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Anatomy and Review of Crockett&Jones Shoes
0June 30, 2013 by Ville Raivio
England is home to many shoemakers in general and the shire of Northampton to several factories in particular. Crockett&Jones, founded …
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Matthaeus Schwarz, the Original Menswear Buff
0June 30, 2013 by Ville Raivio
Today’s link: BBC News shares the story of an eccentric accountant from the 16th century. For four decades, Matthaeus Schwarz …
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Interview with Nick Hilton
0June 30, 2013 by Ville Raivio
VR: Your age and occupation? NH: 65, Clothing merchant. VR: Your educational background? NH: Private secondary schools, Bard College …
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Alan Cornett in Quote
0June 30, 2013 by Ville Raivio
‘I think we can (or at least ought to) recoil in horror at, say, wearing pajamas on an airplane. Or …
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Sea Island Cotton Characteristics
0June 29, 2013 by Ville Raivio
Cotton is everywhere. Nearly 25 million tonnes of raw cotton fabric is grown annually, with six countries holding the production …
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