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Flannel Shirts - Plaid is Bad? Is There a Solid Contender?

ctgscott — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:38:00 GMT

Has the casual wear icon, the plaid flannel shirt, left the fashion stage again? Not by a long shot. The traditional favorite is anything but dead this winter. One only needs to turn on the Olympics to be reminded of the elevated status of this bold and colorful, old friend.

The USA's snowboard team led by the incomparable and enthusiastic Shaun White is a perfect example. The team wore a uniform during the men's and women's halfpipe competition designed by Burton to be the Gore-Tex equivalent of the quintessential piece of Americana... A bright plaid in red, white and blue cut in the bulky style of a flannel lumberjack or board shirt.

But despite the continuing popularity of the high voltage version, an undercurrent of interest is placing value on the standard flannel shirt with a few fashion adjustments. The go-to, warm and comfy shirt is showing up in simple, solid colors and fitted instead of the usual lumberjack mass. Sales have been brisk of this more subtle contender. It appears that the wardrobe of the casual is making room for a new, more classy alternative.

The shift seems to be more urban than rural and clearly involves the continuing interest in comfortable, casual, interchangeable, separates chosen with an eye toward style. The solid colors offer the benefit of a much more easily matched outfit, and the slightly more fitted cut leaves its wearer ready to layer either above or below.

In the opinion of the author, however, it could just as much be about ease of use! Flannel shirts in medium to heavy weight fabric are so versatile that they are equally good for class on Monday as they are for a date on Friday... just as pleasant under a jacket in winter as with sleeves rolled up on a summer's eve. So while there is no end in sight for the popularity of the classic plaid flannel shirt there is clearly a growing demand for a variety of cozy outerwear a touch more subdued than its criss-crossed and crazy cousin.

Examples of flannel shirts in solid colors.

What about backpacks?!

livefree — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:27:26 GMT

I know these days the backpacks have been hung up in the closet and forgotten in the face of new designer bags like Louis Vuitton or Juicy Couture. I myself am a high school student and convenience is everything. I hate the shoulder bags cuz they slide down too much. so backpacks are the way to go. only thing is I've had the same back pack for three years and want a change for the good. Any good backpacks you would reccomend?

Nicole Richie in House of Harlow accessory Collection

YooHee — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:21:00 GMT

Ashley Paige bikinis??

babyblueprep — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:18:05 GMT

Has anyone seen her line of bikinis? They are adorable! I saw her previews for her reality TV show on TLC (Ashley Paige: Bikini or Bust) and she just has one guy sewing all the bikinis- no mass production at all. It's pretty amazing! It's interesting to see how someone who's supposedly "making it" in the fashion industry still has so many troubles financially. That shouldn't be happening to her! The industry is so hard sometimes, even when people think they have made name for themselves. Hopefully the show helps her out though- I love her designs!

[pic]2009 Our Own Design Collection (guys give me some opinions)

yy_studio — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:38:00 GMT

Hi guys I am posting 2009 collection from our studio.

All the items are designed and modeled by our talented designers...

We are new to Ebay and trying to set up a business to survive and share our passion for fashion with all of you. All of our design are limited production (<10 piece), and we can customize dresses to your own size. International shipping available by DHL/EMS.

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/yy_studio

Please leave your opinions....xx

I CAME FROM NOTHING (c) TM

icamefromnothing — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:43:00 GMT

Designs i have, new pics...

plus ive got some tees on sale too from £10...

Show Coverage: Ready-to-wear Autumn/Winter 2009/10

aimhigh — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:52:00 GMT

These are really grand. But what was on their head i don't like it.

Source: http://showcoverage.vogue.com.au/rea...ection_id=3310

Can Anyone Name Me Any Famous Fashion Models Of The 70's & 80's

ANGeLiiCaLLY — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:41:58 GMT

please help i need to research these for my GCSE's next year for coursework ive tried google everything but nothing seems to come up
many thanks x x:confused:

New Designs, New Collection

Eden — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:52:41 GMT

Some designs that'll probably be used in my womenswear collection. I might use one for the competition.
Don't share round please!
What do we think of them?

Ugg Boots?

ThatAmericanGirl — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:41:00 GMT

When Ugg Boots first got really popular, I didn't see what was so great about them. Didn't hate them but didn't feel the need to spend that kind of money on boots either.

But now I'm really liking the idea. Of course I don't want to go out and buy a pair just to have them go massively out of fashion soon. So what's the deal - are they on their way out yet or is it still safe to get a pair?

Who is your favorite sunglass designer?

a-man-fashion — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:43:00 GMT

Just wonder what is your favorite brands and style for sunglasses?

For me, Ray-ban is always my first choice. How about u? :D

what do you think is the best fashion mag ?

attentionWHORE — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:19:00 GMT

i dont bother buying 10 diff fash mags every month so i could see wuht they all are like so i seriously wanna know, whats the best fash mag so i can stick to and maybee get a suscriptiion to?
i hate vogue. its sooO stuupid. no offense. but maybe ii got it the dumb month =]. its not much about fashion...dunno how it survived over 50 years LOL. jokes. jokes.

anyways, ii wanna know MAiNY abouut celeb fashion, celeb & juust fashion [beauty clothes shoes bags etc.]

thanks.
also, opinions wiil be appreciated lol =]

Pure silver jewelry

iven we — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 06:48:00 GMT

Strling and 925 silver jewelry seems more popular than pure silver jeweley, as the pure siver is soft, easy to oxidation and more expensive. But pure silver is easier to be shaped and carved, so the jewelry made of it is more delicate and all of them should be made by hand.
So what's your opinion, do you like pure silver jewelry?

Seen Devil Wears Prada? love or hate the clothes?

4Rings — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 14:45:00 GMT

i finally saw it and loved it. thought it was light and funny. now the clothes....wow...the clothes. I loved the pieces they had on her. She had a few Chanel outfits on, but does anyone know who designed the other pieces?

if you saw the movie, did you love or hate the clothes? I' love to hear ur thoughts.

What perfume do you use?

stay*cool — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 02:38:00 GMT

I used to use Paris Hilton's scent, but I stopped using it. I don't like it. Now I use Mademoiselle by Chanel. What do you use, and what does it smell like? Mademoiselle smells like roses and vanilla to me.
Or, if you want the professional description: "This perfume has a blend fresh Oriental scent with notes ranging from jasmine and rose petals, bergamot orange and vanilla." :roll:

But I just smell the rose and vanilla.