Posted: December 8, 2015 |
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Did you know that the hoodie, which is now a staple in most Americans’ closets, was designed with athletes and manual laborers in mind? While the hoodie has been around for only 80 years or so, it has made a lasting impression on American culture. From its conception, and throughout the decades that followed, people have worn hoodies for every reason from simply trying to stay warm to demonstrating a political standing.
While hoodies may give a nostalgic feeling for our high school or...
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Posted: December 8, 2015 |
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Take a minute to think of that one accessory that you always grab when you want to add something to your outfit. Perhaps it’s a pair of sunglasses on a bright day or a classic timepiece. Maybe you’ll wrap a scarf around your neck or carry a chic handbag. Whatever your go-to item is, chances are you didn’t name a hat. And why not?
We think hats are totally underrated. Not only do they protect you against the elements – shielding your face from harmful UV rays and adding an extra ...
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Posted: November 11, 2015 |
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Men’s underwear can be traced back to 5400 BC. Artifacts from ancient times were used to partially cover male sex organs, but the earliest ones left some parts uncovered. In different social and cultural settings, this display was used as a sign of a male’s strength, sex drive, manliness, and status. However, over time, as religion spread and the concept of modesty and morality changed, so did the designs and functionality of underwear.
Ancient & Medieval Underwear: Loincloths and Brai...
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Posted: November 11, 2015 |
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Polos shirts have an interesting history that dates back to the early 1800s. The shirt evolved due to a sporting need for a shirt better suited to the steamy, tropical environment in India.
Today, the iconic polo has become the leisure shirt of choice for most Western males.
Early History
The origins of polo as a sport began in Manipur, India during the early 1800s (for info on the history of Manipur’s polo, check out this site). British soldiers stationed there witnessed the locals ...
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Posted: November 11, 2015 |
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In 1960, Alberto Korda captured a photograph of Ernesto "Che" Guevara that would turn out to be one of the most reproduced and well-known images of all time. Korda took the picture of the Argentinian Marxist revolutionary at a critical moment in Cuban history just before the Cuban Revolution. While the photo was not immediately popular, years later it would find a way to spread like wildfire.
Che Guevara
Che Guevara’s journey into the icon he is today began while he was a medi...
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Posted: November 11, 2015 |
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The “baseball hat,” or “cap,” is a widely worn, convenient, and functional article of clothing. Individuals from all walks of life can often be seen wearing them in many different styles. From celebrities trying to shield themselves from the paparazzi to players of many sports such as tennis, golf, and, of course, baseball, baseball caps have become a leisure fashion staple. However, where exactly did the baseball cap originate?
People have been playing baseball since the 18th century....
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Posted: November 11, 2015 |
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When many think of tie-dye, their minds travel to the 1960s and 1970s hippie movement in the United States. However, the history of tie-dyeing can be traced to pre-historic times. There is tie-dye evidence as far back as the 300s BC, as Alexander the Great mentions in his texts the beautiful dyes he encountered in India. For centuries in India, Japan, and Africa, different tying and dyeing techniques have been practiced using both natural and man-made elements to create both plain and patterne...
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Posted: October 28, 2015 |
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With new t-shirt designs coming out every minute, sometimes it is nice to sit back and think about where the whole thing started. Some of our most recognizable and beloved shirts can be forgotten about with the new ones that saturate the market. Well, not to worry. Here are the most iconic t-shirts of all time. So, sit back and take a stroll down memory lane.
James Dean's Plain White Tee
Why don’t we start out with the most basic t-shirt of them all? Even though t-shirts today are w...
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Posted: October 16, 2015 |
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Have you spent money on underwear that’s been uncomfortable? Want this to end? Well, don’t feel dismayed; you’re not the only one. There are millions of men right around the world that have trouble buying underwear that fits comfortably. Although it’s an item that no one will see, it is still an important clothing piece which shouldn’t be downplayed. The following are some underwear buying tips for men that you can use to make your life more comfortable downstairs.
Men’s Underwear...
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Posted: October 16, 2015 |
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Have you ever worn a collared shirt and felt that it didn’t suit you? Couldn’t work out why? Well, this is because not every collar is designed in the same way. In fact, there’s a great variety of well-known and distinctive collar designs which affect how they are worn and who should wear them. A rule of thumb that everyone should follow includes:
The softer the collar, the more casual it is.
The more structured and stiffer the collar, the more formal the shirt appears.
In today...
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