John Smedley Clothing + John Smedley Sweaters
Saturday, March 3rd, 2007
John Smedley is widely acknowledge as the world’s leading knitwear brand. John Smedley clothing is uniquely exceptional to its very core. John Smedley has been making fine knitwear in Derbyshire for over 200 years. Their family business was there at the birth of the industrial revolution when the first factories and looms were being built. In England’s traditional knitting heartlands are found generations of experience and skills in knitting and hand-finishing world-class knitwear. To refer to a ‘Smedley’ is to highlight what seems to be a piece of knitwear of an especially fine gauge: the finer the gauge, the closer and smoother the knit. There are reasons why John Smedley’s knitwear has become so iconic. There is the timelessness of our knitwear - traditional designs updated for 21st century living and the quality of their garments made from the finest raw materials; they can trace their Merino wool back to the sheep station in New Zealand.
Fashion fades, but style remains. The essence of a John Smedley piece of knitwear is a blend of the traditional and the contemporary, from the way it is made to the way it is worn. The result is a modern classicism that looks good with almost anything and looks right at almost any occasion. The new capsule collection John Smedley “Mode” and extended accessories range is one to watch.
Affliction clothing is worn by the world’s meanest geezers. If your looking for a brand with an edge check out Affliction. Affliction emerged at full speed when it launched in August 2005. Affliction has created not just a buzz, but a sonic boom in the fashion world. Rock bands, celebrities, and fashionistas can’t seem to get enough Affliction. With fans like Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Avenged Sevenfold, Pride Fighter Josh Barnett, UFC Fighter’s Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture, and Magician Criss Angel just to name a few, Affliction has already become the new celebrity fashion standard.
Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B. brand was inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer’s character in Scarface, for it’s latest collection. Married to the Mob she maybe, but the L.A.M.B. collection has an angelic style. The L.A.M.B. brand has a proven ability to hit the right notes and the latest collection is no different. In addition to the Married to the Mob look, the latest L.A.M.B. collection has a global bent, including cheetah printed tops and trench coats, khaki safari suits and a strapless tent dresses, embroidered tunic hooded sweatshirt and a Mexican printed dress, and of course the Gwen Stefani trademark skinny jeans and boob tube.
Reebok demonstrate their ethical & environmental credentials with the following online statement. This is a laudable step forward by the fashion forward sports brand. Let’s hope this is a sign of a shift in the fashion industry as a whole. Nice one Reebok!
Paul Smith honored. Each year the Royal institute of British architects (RIBA) awards Honorary fellowships to those people who they feel have made particular contributions to architecture in its broadest sense, its promotion, administration and outreach, its role in building more sustainable communities; and its role in the education of future generations. This year the committee have awarded Paul Smith an Honorary fellowship for the contribution he has made towards architecture and design over the years. The Fellowship is a lifetime honour conferred on annually.
