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Fashion and Film: 1920s-inspired costumes from the 2014 film ‘Magic in the Moonlight’

26 Friday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, cinema, colour, dress dimension, fashion = clothes, fashion and film, fashion fun, fashion historic reference, hats, inspiration, men's suiting, menswear, movie costume - fashion influence, retro-spection, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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The new Woody Allen romantic comedy

 

magic in the moonlight, film, poster

Magic in the Moonlight

starring Colin Firth and Emma Stone

probably will not receive an

Oscar nod for screenplay writing.

…

Set during the 1920s in the beautiful

Côte d’Azur (the French Riviera),

it is the wonderful costumes worn,

which are of arresting interest.

…

(image from ministryoffashion):

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drawings of day dresses worn by the actress

Emma Stone as ‘Sofie’

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Award – winning costume designer Sonia Grande

lent her talents to creating a wardrobe, which is true

to the period:  flamboyant, vibrant, joyful garments

…

Women’s fashion of the ‘roaring ’20s’

had a vibrancy which exuded a sense of ‘joie de vivre’.

Dresses were of light fabrics:  colourful and textural.

Clothing draped loosely, without cling to body form.

It was a period of ‘fashion celebration and liberation’,

as women rid themselves of the restrictive corsets of the

previous fashion era.

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‘Sofie’ in a sailor top 

skirt at knee-length, flirty with side pockets

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Stockings and shoes were equally of fashion fun

in variety of colours and patterns, which coordinated

with the clothing creating a finished look.

Close fit hats, scarves and headbands were also worn

to complement an ensemble and add further style dimension.

…

Magic-in-the-Moonlight costumes, women's, emma peach dress-Wardrobe2

peach drop-waist dress

floral embellished black cloche hat

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(image from pinterest):

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colourful, adorned hat

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Men’s wear was all about suiting, often with a waistcoat.

Suits were made from wool, of neutral colours and with pattern.

The cut was more form fit than of past, to create a slim silhouette.

Neck – wear was de rigueur but more of a casual ‘jazzy’ vibe:

ties (bow and long), scarves, ascots were all part of accessorising

the upbeat look of the time.

Hats, as were befitting the season, completed the overall look.

…

(image from nationalpost.com):

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drawings of three-piece suits

worn by the actor Colin Firth as ‘Stanley’

elegantly tailored for a proper fit

…

magic in the moonlight costumes, womens_mens magic-roses-close

creams and whites for day-wear

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It was the Jazz Age.  The lively tempo of the music

 influenced the lively tempo of dress.

The Great War had ended.  There was a desired intent

to find joy, happiness in life; and the fashion spoke to

these wants and aspirations.

…

(image from mongrelmedia.com):

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gold beaded dress with delicate embroidery work

accessorised with gold headband worn by ‘Sofie;

black tuxedo worn by ‘Stanley’

…

In cinemas now:

‘Magic in the Moonlight’

starring Colin Firth and Emma Stone

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30 years on and still going strong: history highlights from London Fashion Week (LFW), 1984 – 2014

15 Monday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion events, fashion news, history notes, London Fashion Week, meapp fashion highlights, message-wear

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London Fashion Week

This year marks the 30th anniversary of London Fashion Week (1984 – 2014).

Traverse the years’ memorable high points:

the innovative, quirky, boundary-pushing, delight

that is British fashion.

…

 

 

1983

The British Fashion Council (BFC) was founded with an aim to coordinate varied designer exhibitions under one framework, in presenting the best of British fashion to the international press and market.

(image from britishfashioncouncil.co.uk):

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BFC offices at Somerset House, London

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1984

The collection of fashion talent ignites the idea for an organised means of showcase and hence, London Fashion Week is organised and launched by Annette Worsley-Taylor, founder London’s Designer Collective and  PR expert, Lynne Frank.

The first event takes place in a West London car park (February, 1984) with dynamic catwalk shows and exhibitions.

The first ever British Fashion Awards are bestowed with designer, Katharine Hamnett recognised as Designer of the Year.

(image from katharinehamnett.com):

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by designer Katherine Hamnett, message-wear, 1984

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1985

Cult label Bodymap by designers Stevie Stewart and David Holah, set the fashion world a-quiver with its  “Barbie Takes a Trip Around Nature’s Cosmic Curves” collection, off-beat creations and general anti-fashion philosophy.

 

(images from shapersofthe80s.com):

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Bodymap on the runway

 

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1986

 

The British fashion industry is boosted by support from Diana, Princess of Wales and British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher attend the shows.

 

…

 

1988

Naomi Campbell models in Jasper Conran’s spring/summer show and in that year London-born Ms. Campbell becomes the first black model on the cover of French Vogue.

 

(image from fabmagazineonline.com):

 

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Naomi Campbell graces the cover of French Vogue, August 1988

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1989

At only fifteen years old, model Kate Moss makes her runway debut for John Galliano.

(image from lifestylemirror.com):

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A young Kate Moss walks in John Galliano runway show

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1992

The fashion industry is not spared the storm from impact of economic recession.  Only a handful of designers show at The Ritz Hotel, London.  Yet, where there is a storm there is a silver lining.  Twenty-three year old Alexander McQueen presents his first collection  inspired by Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel victims in 1888. Sewn into the clothing was human hair in acknowledgement of the hair the Ripper’s prostitute victims would have sold.

Mr. McQueen was a story-teller and his clothes were the visual representations of the tales.

from Alexander McQueen:
“The inspiration behind the hair came from Victorian times when prostitutes would sell theirs for kits of hair locks, which were bought by people to give to their lovers. I used it as my signature label with locks of hair in Perspex. In the early collections, it was my own hair.”

A new fashion reign begins, a fashion king is crowned:

“Here were capelets made out of crows’ feathers, tailcoats with dramatic sihouettes. The designs were radical, disturbing and viscereal at a time when taste meant sleek and minimal,” recalls Harriet Quick, fashion features director of Vogue. “McQueen’s language is life, death, sex, religion – he’s a true great.”

(image from metmuseum.org):

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pink satin coat with human hair embellishments

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1993

Milliner, Philip Treacy presents his first show,  which features model Naomi Campbell who walks topless.

 

The industry continued active involvement of assistance for emerging talent with the launch of NEWGEN, a platform for gifted up-and-comers.   Designated as ‘ones to watch’ were Alexander McQueen and design duo Suzanne Clements and Inacio Ribeiro of Clements Ribeiro.

 

(image from marieclaire.com):

 

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Alexander McQueen, ‘Nihilism’ collection  s/s  1994

 

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(from clementsribeiro.com):

 

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design duo, Suzanne Clements and Inacio Ribeiro 

 

 

…

 

1994

Interdisciplinary design visionary, Hussein Chalayan premiers his conceptual creations on the fashion stage.

 

…

 

1995

Stella McCartney showcases her first collection.  Models Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell walk in the show.  Ms. McCartney’s entire collection is an instant sell-out sensation.

 

(image from marieclaire.com):

 

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Kate Moss walks the runway for Stella McCartney’s graduate show

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1997

Model with curves,  Sophie Dahl makes her runway debut, sparking new discussion on skeletal physique of runway models and an apparent link to eating disorders, such as anorexia, from the demands of models adhering to an ultra skinny fashion- type.

 

(image from marieclaire.com):

 

SOPHIE DAHL LFW debut 1977 marieclaire

model Sophie Dahl modelling knitwear by Lainey Keogh

 

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1998

 

Roland Mouret’s first collection.  He would later go on to design the internationally acclaimed Galaxy dress (Spring 2006 collection):  the perfect frock for all women.

 

(image from rolandmouret.com):

 

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the iconic Galaxy dress by designer, Roland Mouret

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2000

With his wooden table-cum-skirt, present in the “After Words” collection, a/w  2000 Hussein Chalayan, cements his reputation as one of London’s premier conceptual designers.

 

(image from elledecor.com):

 

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table skirt by designer Hussein Chalayan

 

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View the runway show:

 

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2001

 

Charles, Prince of Wales presents the Designer of the Year prize to Alexander McQueen at the British Fashion Awards.

 

(image from sfgate.com):

 

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 Prince Charles and designer, Alexander McQueen

…

 

2002

With designers Matthew Williamson, Luella Bartley, Roland Mouret, Preen all showing in New York, London Fashion Week suffers a bit of a blow.

…

 

2004

 

Fashion Fringe competition launches, which nurture cutting-edge designers with creative direction and funding.

 

…

 

2005

Topshop becomes the first high street store to present at LFW.

 

(image from london-attractions.info):

 

topshop-oxford-street from london-attractions.info

Topshop flagship store at Oxford Circus

 

..

 

2006

Chrstopher Kane unviels his first LFW collection.  He went against the grain and presented “neon brights when black was in and figure-hugging when full-flowing ruled.”  His risk-taking collection was hailed a success.

 

(image from telegraph.co.uk):

 

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Christopher Kane presented first independent show in September 2006 at London Fashion Week

 

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2007

Matthew Williamson returns to  show from New York  to show at LFW.  In addition to a show-stopping collection, an additional high point was Prince’s impromptu performance. “All dignity was abandoned as I, and many others, stood, camera-phones pointed at the legend, dancing and clapping like idiots.”  (Jo Elvin, editor of Glamour)

 

(image from zimbio.com):

 

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recording artist Prince performs at Matthew Williamson s/s  2008 show

 

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2009

 

LFW to Somerset House and Anna Wintour returns to front row after a two year absence.  Her presence is regarded as indication that the US is taking full note of the import of LFW.

 

(image from zimbio.com):

 

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Obviously, happy to be coming back!  Anna Wintour, front row LFW 2010

 

…

2012

 

London is riding high from the success of the Summer Olympics Games and milliner,  Philip Treacy does not disappoint.  He  presented a hat show, which is quintessentially British fashion-cued:  witty, quirky, inventive.

(image from standard.co.uk):

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by milliner Philip Treacy,  s/s  2013

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2014

And here we are,  the s/s 2015  shows and presentations.  LFW has come a long way, baby and continues to move on from strength to strength.

 

(image from londonfashionweek.co.uk)

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London Fashion Week tents at Somerset House

 

…

sources on LFW history from: The Independent,
Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Farm,
The Telegraph, The New York Times
 

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The ’60s: a decade of the weird, worrying and wonderful

03 Wednesday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in history notes

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60s_Banner from torontohydro.com_V2

The dizzying decade of the ’60s was

weird, wild, whacky, wonderful, worrying.

It was  the start of ‘something big’

a period of ten years,

which shaped a generation and

 left a lasting impression on successive ones.

…

Some of the highlights: 

a quick stroll down ’60s lane

Within each year group

events are isted in no particular order of chronology .

Just ‘letting it be’

…

(’60s timeline details from jeffs60s.com):

’60

The Civil Rights Movement momentum:  In Greensboro, North Carolina, (USA) four Black students begin a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter.  The incident sets in motion other similar nonviolent protests throughout the Southern United States.

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(image from hearmedaily.com):

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‘Counter sit-in’ against racial segregation in the U. S.

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’61

The DNA genetic code is broken.

The Vietnam War officially begins

Russia sends the first man into space.

John F. Kennedy becomes the 35th President of the United States.

John F. Kennedy establishes the Peace Corps.

Construction of the Berlin Wall begins, restricting movement between East Berlin and West Berlin

Baseball player Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hits his 61st home run in the last game of the season, against the Boston Red Sox, beating the 34-year-old record held by Babe Ruth.

 

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(image from esa.int):

YURI GAGARIN HEADLINE

Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin

is the first ‘space man”

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(image from kbizam.com):

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JFK and his wife Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

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(image from cvce.eu):

 

Mauerbau 1961 / Harzer Straße

Construction of the Berlin Wall by GDR (East Germany),

overseen by military troops

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(image from theculturezone.com):

60s peace corps from theculturezone.comindex

“Charity (should) begin at home.”

Established by President John F. Kennedy,

the Peace Corps is a volunteer service run by the U. S. government

to assist people throughout the world who are in need.

…

 

’62

In a televised address, U.S. President John F. Kennedy announces to the nation the existence of Soviet missiles in Cuba.

Dr. No, the first James Bond film, premiers in UK theaters.

Pull tabs on cans are introduced.

The term “personal computer” is first mentioned by the media.

The Beatles’ first record, “My Bonnie” is released.

 

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(image from coca-colacompany.com):

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A modern beverage:  Tab sugar free cola and pull-tab cans

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’63

President Kennedy is assassinated.

The U. S. Congress enacts “equal pay for equal work” legislature for women. (A goal yet to be fully achieved.)

World famous American actress Marilyn Monroe is found dead of an apparent overdose. It becomes the most controversial death on record.

Zip codes (post codes) are introduced in the U.S.

Beatles hits, ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ and ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ are released in the U.S., launching the beginning of Beatlemania.

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(image from rateyourmusic.com):

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 LP album cover of the boys from Liverpool

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(image from pbs.org):

Signs saying Women Unite carried by wome

‘Sisterhood is powerful’

pressure on Congress results in equalizing legislation

…

’64

Studebaker-Packard introduce seat belts as standard equipment.

Ford Motors introduces the “Mustang”.

3.5 billion dollars worth of vending machine sales.

…

(image from fordreview.com):

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 Ford’s Mustang:  “The poor man’s Ferrari”

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’65

Malcolm X is assassinated.

190,000 troops are in Vietnam.

32,000 people make 54-mile “freedom march” from Selma to Montgomery.

The Beatles performed the first stadium concert in the history of rock, playing at Shea Stadium in New York.

A Charlie Brown Christmas, the first Peanuts television special, debuts on CBS.

Medicare Bill passes in the U. S. (a social insurance programme).

…

(image from britannica.com):

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On patrol:  U. S. combat troops in Viet Nam

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(from from my.raisingthegrade.ca):

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“You’re a good man, Charlie Brown!”

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’66

How the Grinch Stole Christmas, narrated by Boris Karloff, is televised for the first time on CBS. It will become an annual Christmas tradition, and the best-loved film ever based on a Dr. Seuss book.

Trekkies, this one’s for you!:  Star Trek, the classic science fiction television series, debuts with its first episode, titled ‘The Man Trap’.

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T. V. cult classic Star Trek:  scene from episode 1,  ‘The Man Trap’

…

Taster’s Choice freeze dried coffee is introduced.

In an interview published in The London Evening Standard, The Beatle’s John Lennon comments, “We’re more popular than Jesus now,” eventually sparking a controversy in the United States.

The Beatles play their very last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California.

…

’67

Dr. Christiaan Barnard performs the first heart transplant.

Love Is a Many Splendored Thing debuts on U.S. daytime television and is the first soap opera to deal with an interracial relationship between a White man and a Amerasian woman.  CBS censors found it too controversial and ask for it to be stopped, causing show creator Irna Phillips to quit.

U. S. government declares LSD an illegal substance.

Rolling Stone Magazine is founded.

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(image fromboards.soapoperanetwork.com):

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‘Not (quite) ready for primetime’:

Love is a Many Splendored Thing

first U. S. soap opera to present an interracial couple.

Storyline is banned by CBS network bosses.

…

(image from time.com)

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Dr. Christiaan Barnard

South African cardiac surgeon completes

the world’s first successful human-to-human heart transplant

…

’68

The musical Hair officially opens on Broadway.

Richard Nixon is elected President.

Saddam Hussein becomes Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Council in Iraq after a coup d’état.

A nation mourns:  Robert  Fitzgerald Kennedy is assassinated in California. Sirhan Sirhan is apprehended on the spot.  Martin Luther King, Jr. is assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Riots erupt in major American cities for several days afterward.

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(image from cbsnews.com):

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RFK

murdered on the campaign trail in his bid for the U. S. presidency

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MLK

slain U. S.  civil rights leader

…

’69

John Lennon returns his OBE to protest the British government’s support of the U.S. war in Vietnam.

Monty Python’s Flying Circus airs its first episode on the BBC.

Members of a cult led by Charles Manson murder Sharon Tate, (who was 8 months pregnant), and her friends at Tate and director-husband Roman Polanski’s home in Los Angeles.

U. S. astronaut Neil Armstrong is the first  man to walk on the moon.

After 147 years, the last issue of The Saturday Evening Post is published.

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(image from english.cntv.cn)

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“That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind”

said by astronaut Neil Alden Armstrong as he takes

the famous first step on the lunar surface

…

 

Given its  progressive pace, it is of little  wonder that the ’60s have left an

indelible mark on almost every societal aspect:

politics, economics, art, science, behavior

and yes … the fashion!

More on that later.  Stay tuned!

 

 …

For additional ’60s timeline details

and other bits of ’60s news and trivia,

 have a look at:

http://www.jeffs60s.com/

…

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: Cycle – fashion (then and now)

19 Saturday Jul 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, dress = ensemble, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, headwear, history notes, retro-spection, style ideas?, style inspiration, travel-wear, urban wear, urban-chic

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With summer 2014 in full -swing

transport by bicycle

is in evidence everywhere-

on country lanes and city streets,

great for getting from here to there.

…

For some cycling is a seasonal fair-weather past time.

For many cycling has become the go-to means of daily transport:

environmentally friendly, cost efficient (no petrol costs),

easy to navigate through road traffic and enjoyable.

…

Yet cycle-fashion presents its own unique sartorial challenges:

how to look effortlessly chic, while pedaling around town:

to dress for ultimate comfort and ultimate style.

What to wear for a bike ride has been a query posed

since the invention of this two wheel transport wonder.

…

The construction of the bicycle, as we now it today,

was perfected by the late 1890s-

thanks to improvement in tire design and metallurgy.

…

For men, the bicycle was quickly embraced as a cost

effective means of transport for work and leisure;

 cycling- dress was relatively straightforward.

Long trousers were worn,

tucked to prevent entanglement in the wheel spokes, as well as

 the problem solving and smart – look,  knee length knickerbockers.

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(image fron anywhen.com):

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the composer, Edward Elger

cycle-fashion fabulous in long trousers, easily done

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(image from commons wikimedia):

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knickerbockers:  practical cycle-fashion

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Given the restrictive nature of women’s clothing during the 19th century,

dressing for cycling presented its challenges for the ladies.

Yet, the pioneering forces of the feminist movement proclaimed

the bicycle as a symbol of emancipation:

a doing-away with the confining corset and bothersome bustle skirt –

for clothing of dress-ease and dress-practicality.

…

(image from heritage-explorer.co.uk):

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sensible skirts for cycling

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(image from change your life ride a bike):

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loose skirts for the ladies

knickerbocker trousers for the gents

…

In the opinion of Susan B. Anthony, noted American suffragette:

“the bicycle has done more for the emancipation of women

than anything else in the world.”  (c. 1896)

…

Today, cycle-fashion is as creative and varied as one’s imagination allows.

A few inspiring looks:

…

(image from free.fr):

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pretty ballerina

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(images from pinterest):

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nautical

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it’s in the details: 

grey patterned statement headgear with red straps

coordinated red plaid skirt and mocha-hue trench

…

cycle fashion pinterestac58453ddfd0fb28ed00852bd761adc5

eclectic style setting:  equestrian hat, metallic mini, leather high tops

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a bit boho

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(image from enzo club):

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fashionably accessorised ride: canvas / leather bike bag

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(image from dailymail.co.uk):

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on the move:  London City Boys

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(image from a fashionable sport):

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a YAKKAY helmet (Danish design)

safety and style

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(image from le 21eme.com):

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a touch of the Orient

…

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stilettos?  mais oui bien sur!

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(image from caramel a la mode):

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denim – wear:  shirt and backpack

…

 

(from free.fr)

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a bicycle built for three:  knickerbockers and argyle socks

…

Sartorial Inspiration

Cycle Fashion from the Tweed Run

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(images from the dailymail.co.uk)

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the ladies in fine fashion form

Tweed Run, London 2014

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all in the family

Tweed Run, London 2014

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(image from velo city girl):

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print / pattern mix

Tweed Run London, 2014

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(image from japan trends):

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a flowing cape caught in the breeze

Tweed Run Tokyo, 2013

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(image from the londonist):

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arts blending:  music and fashion

Tweed Run, London 2013

…

 

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Birth of a Nation: 4 July 1776

04 Friday Jul 2014

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1776, 4th July, American Independence Day, civil liberties, civil rights, history notes, Richard Henry Lee

Congratulations!

It’s a new nation!

The United States of America

…

June 1776

Richard Henry Lee

American statesman, born in Virgina, educated in England

urged the 13 American colonies

to declare independence from England

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2 July 1776

Members of the Continental Congress voted in favour of independence.

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4 July 1776

The call for independence was officially proclaimed and

established the foundation of a nation based on the

principals of ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’ of its citizenry.

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Although in words a perfect beginning,

throughout its history the U. S. government has been challenged

by citizen groups who had to fight and eventual win

recognition of their civil liberties as guaranteed under the law.

These modern ‘freedom fighters’ of civil rights on issues of

race,  gender,  sexual orientation

evoked the tenets of an 18th century document

The Declaration of Independence

to support their grievances

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It’s truth core continues to march on.

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Friday, 4 July 2014

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Happy Independence Day,  America!

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