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The Fascinating Century-Spanning History of the Women’s Trench Coat
The Fascinating Century-Spanning History of the Women’s Trench Coat
The Fascinating Century-Spanning History of the Women’s Trench Coat
The women's trench coat is a timeless and iconic fashion staple that has evolved over the years, transcending its military origins to become a...
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A Short History of Shorts
A Short History of Shorts
Women’s shorts have been having big fashion moments for a long time, but how did they evolve from a school boy staple to a...
The Surprisingly Feminist History of the Shirt Collar
The Surprisingly Feminist History of the Shirt Collar
Some things we wear are so interwoven with the fabric of life that we never give them a second thought. The collars on our...
Stripes Are the Key to Getting Spotted This Season and Here’s Why!
Stripes Are the Key to Getting Spotted This Season and Here’s Why!
The humble stripe will never go out of fashion and it's easy to see why. Bursting with positive association — from a deckchair on...
The Unspoken Symbolism of the White Shirt Speaks Volumes
The Unspoken Symbolism of the White Shirt Speaks Volumes
We tightroped the white thread of time from Ancient Egyptian underwear through to Louise Brooks in the last blog. Now we follow the symbolism...
The Origins of the Summer Dress Are Still Relevant in 2022, and Here’s Why
The Origins of the Summer Dress Are Still Relevant in 2022, and Here’s Why
The shapeshifting summer dress has breezed through many incarnations, but crucial evolutionary touchpoints echo through the contemporary designs of 2022.    Now the sunshine...