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Birkin Flares – A new jeans pattern from Baste and Gather
4 Dec 2015

Birkin Flares – A new jeans pattern from Baste and Gather

by fabrickated | posted in: WIP (work in progress) | 15

The Design and Pattern Lauren of “Baste and Gather” recently posted a pair of flared jeans she had designed and made, and called for testers. As you can see these jeans are obviously flared from the knee down. They also … Continued

Birkin, denim, jeans, Lauren Dahl, navy, top stitching
My new favourite colour
18 Jul 2015

My new favourite colour

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis | 15

Remember Pantone Radiant Orchid? Last year this was launched as the “colour of the year” by Pantone, a company which seeks to capitalise on colour trends, which clearly change from season to season and year to year. And when it … Continued

jeans, pink, purple, Radiant orchid, shoes, watch
Menswear Friday – Jeans – what not to wear
17 Jul 2015

Menswear Friday – Jeans – what not to wear

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 6

I have been meaning to write about Jeans for ages. They are such a great staple and nearly everyone wears them.  But it is a difficult subject and, as I soon realised, quite a specialist subject.  Rather than suggesting what … Continued

bleach, elasticated waist, embroidery, Hasslehoff, indigo, James Dean, jeans, menswear, shoes, trousers
How your clothes speak about what you stand for
2 Sep 2014

How your clothes speak about what you stand for

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Style advice | 6

Recently I wrote about wearing jeans for work, and had a day long Twitter conversation about the subject. Anyway, for those of you who don’t know, Housing Associations in the UK come from very humble, often radical, beginnings. My own … Continued

beards, jeans, men with long hair
Men’s style – Is it OK to wear jeans for work?
2 Aug 2014

Men’s style – Is it OK to wear jeans for work?

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 5

I have never worn jeans for work. Except maybe the day we had a spring clean in 2010. Since my time in the Girl Guides I always follow the old BP motto Be Prepared. If a customer, board member or … Continued

denim, jeans, men's style, menswear, workwear

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