The Trench Coat: Before, During, and After the Trenches
Scarcely are there men’s garments that lack a military background. High-top sneakers, cardigans, even t-shirts were all developed for use by…
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We look behind the scenes at the stories that inspired and created some of the best known brands, items, and materials on the market today.
From Cavalry to Coco Chanel: The Cardigan Unbuttoned
Most of us can’t even read the word “cardigan” without picturing Mr. Rogers arriving at home to exchange his suit…
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Sicily to San Antonio: The Story of Lucchese Boots
We live in a world of false superlatives. Restaurants brag their signature dish is “world famous” or studios claim that…
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Taking Cover: The Long History of the Umbrella
You see it in picnic tables, propped up in sandy beaches, bouncing light in photography studios, decorating saccharine cocktails, and…
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Ventile: From Fire Hoses to Fashion
Gore-Tex may be the go-to for the modern customer when it comes to weatherproof fabrics, however, the heritage boom of…
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History of the Chore Coat – Outerwear That’s Put to Task
Many of our favorite garments were once no more than piece of workwear designed to withstand daily abuse from physical…
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History of the Rugby Shirt
Like most Americans, I don’t know a damn thing about rugby, but unlike most Americans, I’ve at least tried to…
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Unpacking The History of the Backpack
Although we’re only partway through Los Angeles’ endless summer, fall is technically approaching. It won’t mean changing leaves or cooler…
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History of the Fanny Pack/Cross-Body Bag
The old adage goes, “Fashion is fleeting. Style is forever.” Most of the time at Heddels, we focus on the…
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Denim Banners – Art and Advertising for a Simpler Time
In the year 1967, Levi Strauss & Co.finally moved their advertising energies from romantic renderings of the Old West to trendier…
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