Sunday, 27 December 2009

An Overview of the Roots of the Modern Day Hoody


G Star - An Overview of the Origins of the Modern Day Hoody



Reference: G Star Hoody



The modern day hoody as we know it today began life way back to the Middles Ages period of history during which time monks wore a cowl with an attached hood



Clothing historians point to the 1930s as the time of the emergence of the hoody when clothing company Champion made the garment for warehouse workmen, to protect them from freezing temperatures. It quickly caught on among the working classes.





When Claire McCardell made the hoody a focal element of her designs for clothing, the hoody quickly earned widespread popularity and appeal and adoption as an item of casual fashion




The recent popularity of the hoody, and the extent of it's adoption in every day life, is thought to dates back to the 1970s and the hip hop culture. The hoody provided cover and instant anonymity and is popular for criminals. This loaned the hoody an edgy cool. Popular culture quickly took this on. For example in the boxing hero movie 'Rocky' the hoody is a central part of the image. The hoody gained kudos as a gritty urban clothing item before very long. Since then the hoody has been adoptedby the urban poor in both the UK, the USA and parts of Europe. and has gone on to be an incredibly popular and widespread item of clothing.



Many companies now design and make hoodys. A great example is the G Star range of hoodies. For examples check out G Star Hoody




Day 184 - The hoodie of happy by Imhara



Reference: G Star Hoodys - G Star from Landau.

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

A Few Facts About Lacoste

Lacoste is one of the best known fashion labels. The crocodile logo can be found on a very wide range of products including polo shirts,Lacoste Jacket, the Lacoste Jumper,leather goods, eye wear, perfume, jewellery.




The Lacoste company has its roots in France. The founder Rene Lacoste designed a polo shirt to wear in the 1927 US Open golf final. Rene won the match and the polo became widely known and copied. In particular it became popular with tennis fans. The Lacoste company was formed in 1933. It’s headquarters are in Paris.



Lacoste is a great design house. Their products are high quality having excellent lines, shape and styles. This is true of lesser known products such as the Lacoste Jacket. Lacoste will never go out of style, partly because of their classic cuts but also because of the on-going skill of their designers.



Lacoste is a world-wide brand. Their chain of stores is international, in more than thirty countries and in at least sixty cities in the USA. Additionally there are countless online stores.




Lacoste – A Brief History

Lacoste is one of the best known fashion labels. The crocodile logo can be found on a very wide range of products including polo shirts,Lacoste Jacket, the Lacoste Jumper,leather goods, eye wear, perfume, jewellery.




The Lacoste company has its roots in France. The founder Rene Lacoste designed a polo shirt to wear in the 1927 US Open golf final. Rene won the match and the polo became widely known and copied. In particular it became popular with tennis fans. The Lacoste company was formed in 1933. It’s headquarters are in Paris.




Lacoste products have excellent line and design and shape. The product range is very high quality representing great value for money. The product ranges, including the ,Lacoste Jacket often are classically styled but also benefit from great fashion ideas from the highly skilled Lacoste fashion design team.



Lacoste is a world-wide brand. Their chain of stores is truly international, having a presense in more than thirty countries and in at least sixty cities in the USA. Additionally there are countless online stores.




Lacoste – A Brief History - Lacoste Jacket}

Lacoste is one of the best known fashion labels. The crocodile logo can be found on a very wide range of products including polo shirts,Lacoste Jacket, the Lacoste Jumper,leather goods, eye wear, perfume, jewellery.



The company was officially founded in 1933 in France by Rene Lacoste. The company headquarters is in Paris. The first product the company originally developed was the famous Lacoste polo shirt. This was inspired by the polo shirt Rene Lacoste designed in 1927 for wearing during the US Open Golf finals in 1927. Rene won the game and the popularity of the shirt took off from there.




Lacoste products have excellent line and design and shape. The product range is very high quality representing great value for money. The product ranges, including the ,Lacoste Jacket often have a classic style but also benefit from great fashion ideas from the highly skilled Lacoste fashion design team.



Lacoste is a world-wide brand. Their chain of stores is truly international, existing in more than thirty countries and in at least sixty cities in the USA. Additionally there are countless online stores.




Monday, 14 December 2009

Description of a Jacket - Lacoste Jacket

Examples of descriptions of Jacket



From Wikipedia:


“A jacket is a type of sleeved hip- or waist-length garment for the upper body. For clothing older than the mid-nineteenth century, a distinction is often maintained with a coat, but in many instances the terms are now interchangeable. A jacket is generally shorter, ending just below the waist, and often lighter. Some jackets are fashionable, while others serve as protective clothing”.


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacket



jacket

n



  1. (Clothing & Fashion) a short coat, esp one that is hip-length and has a front opening and sleeves


  2. something that resembles this or is designed to be worn around the upper part of the body a life jacket.


Source: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/jacket




A short coat usually extending to the hips.


http://www.answers.com/topic/jacket


Example Lacoste Jackets include:



Friday, 13 November 2009

Confident Dressing for Men

What’s A Man To Do?

Styles come and go, developing and changing, constantly evolving and seemingly never ending in new ideas. For the average man it can be hard to stay on top. So we have gathered a few tips which if kept in mind and acted up will help you to feel good and look good at all times and feeling confident, relaxed and good.

Clothing Confidence

Clothes maketh the man. Confidence is vital to your success and overall emotional well being, whether in business or love. So find clothes that help you feel more confident. Confidence comes from knowing you look good but also from feeling good in the clothes you are wearing. Sometimes paying a little extra really does pay off because that little extra quality makes you feel good, and feeling good can lead to feeling confident.. Really consider this strongly – if you are buying clothes that you will wear in situations where personal relationships are important, spend as much as you can reasonably afford (Remember: work within a budget and only spend what you can afford. Perhaps spending more on an item this month means waiting till next month for something else).

The Difference Colour Can Make

The colour of what you are wearing will affect how you look and even how people feel around you! Certain colours just do not mix with certain skins types or hair colours for example. It is possible to get individual coaching on this are and it is expert and worth paying for if you have the money. However here is a cheaper way - ask for in-store advice! Yes that’s right: take some good quality men’s fashion magazines and go to stores where the staff look experienced and ask for their opinion and advice. Show them the magazines, get into a dialogue. Go to more than one store. Compare the advice. You might be surprised and you will definitely get some good ideas.} Brighter younger styles and colours seem more popular right now. Sport colours seem to be very influential This has flowed through popular music, with hip hop stars donning sports wear in their music videos. If you are the conservative type don’t be nervous of this, go with the flow but don’t buy into the extreme fashion styles.

Style for Men

Aim for a stylish look in all your clothes. Style means that your clothes fit, they are not baggy, they look clean and ironed. A very common mistake that men make is wearing clothes that are too large. Get measured correctly, by someone who knows what they are doing. Keep a record of the measurements. All types of clothing can have style, whether you are dressed-down, smart-casual or going to a dinner party.

Don’t Forget Your Feet

Always keep your shoes clean, polished and looked after. For some reason shoes catch the eye and we know that it is important to make a good first impression. So once again we state this simple advice - keep your shoes clean and free from scuffs etc.. For shoe fashion ideas take a look at men’s magazines such as GQ, Mens Flair or peruse clothing and fashion web sites. Study the models and the advertisements – they are written by people who know what they are talking about and give some excellent advice.





Gain confidence by wearing the right style. Check out G Star Cardigans and the great style G Star Hoody.