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Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Gloveral Duffle done right
I found this picture while trolling the internet. It was too cute not too share. All shibu inaru dogs should wear Gloverall Duffles don't you think?
-Family portrait by Akihiro Furuta
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Feature: Gloverall
The word Duffle originally referred to a Heavy Woollen Cloth closely woven for warmth and manufactured in the Belgian Town of Duffel. However over the years it has come to signify a hooded coat with distinctive toggle fastenings which was adopted by the British Navy and used by officers and men of the watch to protect against the biting Atlantic and North Sea winds. The toggles could be unfastened whilst wearing thick gloves, and hoods were carefully designed to fit over peaked Naval caps.
The pictures below are from the Gloverall catalogue.
Photographs of servicemen during the 1914 - 18 war show a duffle type coat. Between the end of World War I and the start of World War II the coat was modified into the traditional Naval Duffle.
Each Gloverall coat comes with a card that has a message from Mrs. Frieda Morris, the wife and business partner of Mr. Harold Morris. It reads as follows.
"in 1950 out of sheer necessity my late husband Mr. Harold Morris and myself went into business as industrial clothing specialists with an already established connection that had been built up over a period of some years previously. We then sold cotton, leather, plastic-coated chain mail, industrial Gloves and also cotton Overalls. My husband dreamed up the name Gloverall. I made the script and had the foresgiht to register it as a 'brand' name which is now covered in most countries."
-Mrs Frieda Morris
The most well known Gloverall Duffle is named after Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. Known as Monty he was a Field Marshal (the highest military rank in the United Kingdom). Monty was known to wear the original naval duffle which this one was fashioned after in his honour.
Find the Monty here.
Find the contemporary slim duffle for men here.
Duffle coats are for women too!
Find the women's contemporary duffel in cranberry here.
(removable storm flap)
(adjustable hood)
(wooden toggle with leather strap)
Find the toggle melton cape coat here.
"Recognized worldwide as the foremost Original Duffle Coat Gloverall has gained Iconic status as a design classic. Playing a part in fashion and culture through the last 60 years Gloverall draws on it's Military and Industrial Heritage to be one of the most respected and loved British Brands.
A balance of tradition and modernity reflects through our coats with manufacturing in England and our newly introduced collection Made in London England."
The history of this coat and of this brand is really exciting, but the cultural significance and the style seal the deal.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Feature: Alexander Olch cashmere tweed tie and bow tie
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
New Arrivals: The Laundress
The Wash and Stain Bar is fantastic for all around stain removal, we find it is also a great way to keep white shirts white.
The Wool and Cashmere shampoo will keep your woollens soft, and smelling of cedar.
Remove pilling and keep your sweaters looking like new with the Sweater Stone.
For our current range of The Laundress products available online click here.
For a much wider range please visit us in person. New items will be posted online shortly, if you can't wait feel free to send us an e-mail at: shop@lark.me
Monday, November 16, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
front page: The perfect cardigan
The Lark Cardigan with a Frank Leder skirt (not available online yet, only in store) and Zeha Berlin heels (also available in grey).
Our Lark sweaters are all made in Scotland with merino wool. We created what we feel is the perfect cardigan. It's perfect because of the simplicity, the fit and the mother of pearl buttons.
Check out our inspirations for this cardigan here. You can never have enough French New Wave in your life.
We haven't forgotten our men. The perfect men's Lark cardigan has two front pockets, mother of pearl buttons, a deep V and roll cuffs. It's perfect for layering. Here we have styled it with a Lova shirt (not available on line yet, only in store), Alexander Olch tie, Tiger of Sweden pants (only available in store), and Zeha Berlin oxford shoes.
Them men's Lark cardigan is made in Scotland with Merino wool.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
neighbourhood news: Main Street Fire
Many of you may have already heard about the fire that took out 5 businesses on the west side of Main street just south of Broadway. Dane took the pictures below with his phone early this morning and even in these grainy pictures you can see that the destruction was devastating.
You can read more about the fire here.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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