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Sawtooth Denim Shirt
The original "sawtooth" shirt was developed by Jack A. Weil. Jack was actually the inventor of the Western shirt design. He wanted cowboys to wear more striking and handsome style shirts, but keep some...
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Txture Boot Review
A few years ago whilst learning about Indonesian denim makers, I came across a few bootmakers. One of these makers was Txture. Txture stood out to me through their photos and other visual candy via...
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Blue Jeans: A style repeated
Photo from True Fit bookA few years ago I wrote an article for Acclaim Magazine about the endless recycling of blue jean styles in the fashion industry. I decided to update it for my own blog, due to...
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Oxford shoes, characterised by shoelace eyelet tabs that attach under the vamp, a feature termed "closed lacing".Initially, Oxfords were plain, formal shoes, made of leather, but they evolved into a...
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How to wear Western-Style
Western Style is one of character and story; many people look at the "cowboy" and either think country bum or bad boy. Mainstream is catching up with the style and turning it into...
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Motorcycle Jacket History
Motorcycle Jackets came into the world in the early 1900s. Jackets used for motorcycle riding in the 1920s and 30’s carried a design more similar to aviator or military-style jackets with a button...
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Wrangler Denim History
The Wrangler Brand was originally registered ® by Casey Jones in 1905 and the origins of today’s Wrangler Company date back to Companies manufacturing under other names as early as the first decade of...
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Double RL, Ranch Ralph Lauren History
Nowadays, there are numerous Heritage style brands, but none are as well-known as RRL by Ralph Lauren. Using the phrase heritage has triggered a few fans in the past since it lends itself to making...
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Brown's Beach Jacket History
Brown's Beach Jacket Co. was founded in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1898 by William W. Brown, before moving to Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1901. Although the brand was built to last, it went out of...
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Jungle Boot History
Photo by Pike BrosPrior to WWII, the United States' armed forces had engaged in a number of campaigns in jungle terrain. However, there were no specialised units for jungle warfare, and no special...
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Pitti Uomo 103 Day 1
It's back, and it appears to be almost "normal" now. A past thought, lockdowns for the innocent, and the ability to travel beyond your postcode are no longer a pipe dream.Will Pitti Uomo 103 be...
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Pitti Uomo 103 Day 2
Day 2 arrives at the Fortezza de Basso; the weather in Florence appears to be warmer than usual for this time of year.After Day 1, I was really impressed by the comebacks of many stylish men. Bringing...
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Pitti Uomo 104 Day 1
The Return,It has been five years since my last visit to Pitti Uomo, the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. A lot has changed in my life since then. Currently, I work as a full-time cobbler and...
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Pitti Uomo 104 Trend - Vertical Stripes
During Pitti Uomo 104, I observed a trend that I found both enjoyable and versatile - vertical stripes.Unlike other patterns, vertical stripes complement all body types and sizes, without distorting...
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Fragrance and Style
The topic of fragrance and style is really intriguing. Only a few people bring up smell while discussing style, and when discussing fragrance, occasions are typically brought up but rarely the...
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Dior Homme Fragrance History
Olivier Polge made scent history for Dior in 2005. Dior Homme was at once original, sophisticated, and daring. It was not a traditional example of male fragrance, but rather a new concept of modern....
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