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Who Is The Greatest Fashion Designer

It's subjective and personal, even critics debate, but still opinions are open for interpretation. Is it Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Jean Muir? How does one make the determination? What makes a great fashion designer? I leave the decision to you. Smith Born in 1947, in Nottingham , England , Fashion Designer Paul Smith always wanted to become a professional bicycle racer. But an accident... (posted by Patrick 1 year 142 days ago.)
The Cufflink Invasion

In the 1960's American media labelled the influx of British pop bands as the British invasion, as waves of new music and dress trends flooded across the Atlantic . It was the first time that England had produced a sound style uniquely original. But this was not just a mere awakening for the English music scene; moreover a holistic conversion from what America forced upon the populations of music lovers the world over. The hair... (posted by Patrick 1 year 215 days ago.)
Luxury Silk Tie Designs

If you like something really different in a silk tie then read a comprehensive review of a range of luxury silk tie designs that have been extracted from our popular blog. The reviews cover many popular styles that have stood the test of time. Collage Designer Tie Heavily influenced by The Art Deco movement 1910 to1940, but there is more than meets the eye, the sunburst is evident across the pattern. This is taken from its... (posted by Patrick 1 year 215 days ago.)
Silk Ties Over Time

As timeless as Falling Water House by Mr Wright, ageless like classic Greek and Roman architecture; the silk tie, an ideal medium for designers to capture the past present and future on a small peace of cloth that throughout the ages has become the epitome of male self expression. Tracing its origins would be like tracing the footsteps of Genghis Kahn. For centuries, in peace and in conflict artists have been creating... (posted by Patrick 1 year 223 days ago.)
Tamla Motown Song Lyrics Discovered

I bought an old wooden box from a second hand furniture store just the other day. Opening it up, I found a few old newspapers and a pair of drumsticks. Finally two pieces of cardboard bound with a piece of string. I cut the string and opened up to find a single sheet of paper. With the words of a song hand written, Titled "When Mo Sang The Blues" It was signed at the bottom by Millie and dated 1966 Motown. I... (posted by Patrick 1 year 339 days ago.)
The New Silk Route An Early Inspiration

The colours of designers work inspired a young boy in childhood dreams, across the treeless plain, the desert sands with family and possessions, wrenched from the arms of beloved friends, cast nightmarishly into a strange land, a strange town, where men wore Bermuda shorts, knee high socks, short sleeved white shirts with crisp collars. Striped ties, Trilby hats and brief cases anchored to hands; Standard dress... (posted by Patrick 2 years 53 days ago.)