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Fisherman Sweater History

The Fisherman Sweater Fisherman sweaters used to be something that were seen as items of warm and rugged work wear, but much as changed, and fisherman sweaters have followed jeans to make that transformation from work wear to a 20th century fashionable clothing item.Fisherman Sweater HistoryRooted in our common heritage, commercial fishermen, weekend sailors, farmers and in fact people from all walks of life love the fisherman sweater. At sea, and in town, it is a symbol of simpler times when you could look good in something that was designed just to be practical and keep you warm, not to show off a label in order to be some kind of status symbol like many garments manufactured today.The fisherman sweater has its origins in Brittany. Surprisingly it was not the fishermen that started to wear them, but merchants who during the 18th century travelled to England to sell onions, these merchants wore an item of knitted wool clothing that made them recognizable from a distance, the garments were made with very tight stitching, using a stitch designed for warmth, water proofing, and considerable resistance to the wind.The fisherman sweater first worn by fishermen was a long garment, tightly fitted, designed to protect a sailor's back and keep the body warm. Highly practical, it had buttons on the side to aid quick wearing and removal, and was made from unwashed sheep wool, which still contained the sheep's natural oil, which had protected the sheep from the elements; this oil is removed from modern wool, as it can smell a bit. The fisherman's sweaters were made in many colours like red, white, blue, and fancy patterns were eventually woven into the sweaters to depict ropes and ladders etc.The future of the Fisherman Sweater It has been a long journey for the fisherman sweater and it has survived many changes in fashion. In these times of high-tech clothing made in some cases from materials that were first invented for astronauts, it is nice to know that a garment made from good old fashioned wool which has been knitted in a design which has not changed much in hundreds of years ago is still as popular as ever and probably will still be for some time yet..

Mark Shenton Owner of woolovers.com Please read one of my others articles on fishermans sweaters here http://www.woolovers.com/shop/fishermans_sweater.asp.

Jeans and Sneakers: Fashion Don?ts in Paris?

Are sneakers a barely acceptable ?dress-down' accessory in Paris, or a fashion statement which US tourists can use to their advantage? The Senior Editor of web magazine Paris Eiffel Tower News, Phil Chavanne, discusses the topic from all angles.

by Phil Chavanne

Being the Senior Editor of Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News.com, visitors' e-mails have a magical tendency to find their way to my desk. The good side of it is I am allowed to pause vainly as an expert on all that is Paris, and impart my thin knowledge of the French capital to studious travelers. Amongst the many questions offered, one keeps coming back: "Is it considered bad taste to wear sneakers in Paris?" Ah-ha! That's an issue P.G. Wodehouse's Bertie Wooster would have been delighted to jump on.

Following in the footsteps of this worthy role model, I shall bring an answer to this existential torment once and for all with thundering authority.

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Valentine's Day Tips - Top Ten Most Outrageously Expensive Valentine's Gifts 2006

Houston, TX (ContentDesk) February 8, 2006 -- Americans are set to dish out a staggering $13.7 billion this year on Valentines Day, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Jim Trippon, CPA and one of Americas foremost authorities on the money habits of self-made millionaires, has released his annual list of the most outrageously expensive gifts to give your significant other this holiday season. The NRF says that Americans will spend an average of $100.89 in total this year, up slightly from the previous years statistics. Given the credit card rates that are often at 24 percent and assuming minimum payments, Trippon says that this years day of love will cost the average consumer closer to $1300 when interest and finance charges are included.
Each year it seems that Americans top themselves in spending for Valentine's Day, says Trippon,...

Valentine's Day Tips - Top Ten Most Outrageously Expensive Valentine's Gifts 2006

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Womens Belts

Belts worn by women do not exactly serve any purpose other than being ornamental in most cases. Although leather belts are used often with jeans and casual wear, fancier ones make great accessories with eveningwear.

Women's belts are definitely fancier and available in a lot more designs and styles than men's belts. As with men's belts, women's belts are available in leather, plastic loops, plastic strips, and reptile and animal skins. They are available with tie-on or Velcro instead of plain old buckles.

Womens belts are usually studded with rhinestones, turquoise and other semi precious stones and go well with formal apparel. More expensive range includes custom made belts and those studded with diamonds and have gold or silver buckles. Ladies western belts come in a wide range. They are mostly made of reptile skins and are in chain models that are studded with rhinestones or turquoise.

Ladies leather belts are available in a wide variety...

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