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That much is revealed – a side hoop was a must have in the eighteenth century in women’s fashion. Now it’s easy, isn’t it? In case you still don’t know what I’m talking about you’ll find an explanation in the grey box below.

Must known fashion term #3: Side hoop

Just to give you also a synonym for this word – “pannier” has the same meaning and could be used interchangeably. If you’d like to learn more useful fashion terms just click yourself through our fashion dictionary.

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What was typical used only by women is nowadays also a very fashionable accessory for trendy guys – the handbag or so-called ‘manbag’. The black Fred Perry leather bag has double clutch handles to the top, a long shoulder strap and an internal pouch pocket with a logo detail.

The good thing is it could be worn to any occasion whether for a casual get together or also to the office (depends on the business of course!). So guys, have a look at ASOS and get it there!

Frederick John Perry (1909 – 1995), short Fred Perry, born in Stockport, Cheshire was an English tennis and table tennis player and three-time Wimbledon champion. In the late 1940s, an Austrian footballer named Tibby Wegner had invented an anti-antiperspirant device worn around the wrist. He approached Perry who made a few changes and invented the sweatband finally. Read the rest of this entry »

Frederick John Perry (1909 – 1995), short Fred Perry, born in Stockport, Cheshire was an English tennis and table tennis player and three-time Wimbledon champion. In the late 1940s,an Austrian footballer named Tibby Wegner had invented an anti-antiperspirant device worn around the wrist. He approached Perry who made a few changes and invented the sweatband finally. Read the rest of this entry »

Hey guys, since we are all interested in forthcoming fashion trends, we created a new chapter where you can discuss with us why or why not you would wear our chosen outfit below.

Yves Saint Laurent’s current Spring/Summer 2011 menswear collection introduced us to a high-waisted, spotted short, drawn in with a black belt and combined with a casual dress shirt tucked into the short. For the sunny days in summer the designer chose Bakelite sun glasses as a suitable accessory and sandals as footwear.

We are curious to know your opinion of this outfit? Do you like it? Would you wear it or why not?

The Spanish born fashion designer Toni Francesc and his namesake brand was founded in 1992.  Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Toni Francesc first collection was presented in Mexico Fashion Week and Bread & Butter in 2007, emphasizing his fresh and dynamic style, with functional styles intended for modern, uban and sophisticated women. Read the rest of this entry »

The Spanish born fashion designer Toni Francesc and his namesake brand was founded in 1992.  Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Toni Francesc first collection was presented in Mexico Fashion Week and Bread & Butter in 2007, emphasizing his fresh and dynamic style, with functional styles intended for modern, uban and sophisticated women. Read the rest of this entry »

German Hollywood actress Marlene Dietrich was the first woman wearing trousers in the 1930s. It was a scandal because till the 70s trousers were only official made for men and women only had worn skirts and dresses. Frequently shown pictures of actress Marlene Dietrich in trousers helped to make the item acceptable for women back at the time. Read the rest of this entry »

I have to admit when I first heard of a ‘notched lapel’ I didn’t know what it was or I cound’t even imagine what it could be. Since I don’t want you to be clueless I’d like to introduce you to our next fashion term.

Must known fashion term #2: Notched Lapel

And, did my explanation help you by understanding this fashion term or did you already know what it meant? If you’d like to learn more useful fashion terms just click yourself through our fashion dictionary.

ps: Have you discovered a fashion term you’d like to introduce to our fellow fashion speakers? Feel free to drop us a line or leave a comment below and we’ll share it here.