Tag: menswear
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World’s Oldest Pants!
There has been some excitement in the archaeological community this week about a find of the bodies of two men. The bodies were found in the Tarim Basin, which is on the eastern end of the silk road as it passes into China. They died roughly 3000 years ago. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/first-pants-worn-horse-riders-3000-years-ago It makes a lot…
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Menswear (again): Down, Not Up
In my slightly obsessive following of menswear trends (and their marketing mojo), I found this businessy tidbit: http://www.businessinsider.com/this-hoodie-is-so-insanely-popular-you-have-to-wait-months-to-get-it-2013-12 Not being a huge fan of the hoodie, this caught my eye. I mean, seriously: Why a hoodie? I like a bit of wool in my outer layers, because it keeps me warmer. A hoodie? I was…
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Well Suited
A few days ago on my FB feed, my gentleman acquaintances were discussing this article. Do you agree or disagree with its many pronouncements? Heaven knows that today would be a great day for a tweed suit with a vest. As would many of the days this past month. Not that it’s surprising that…