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Posted On February 17, 2009 at 3:30 pm in Mens jeans, Published
C.C. Hudson from Spring Hill Farm in Tennessee left his home in 1897 to find work in the growing town of Greenboro, North Carolina. He got a job in a textile factory that made overalls. In 1904 this factory was shutting down Hudson saw his chance. He and some friends bought a couple of sewing machines, rented a small business space and opened their own company: the Hudson Overall Company.
They started out well and grew steadily. In 1919 saw a name change to “Blue Bell Overall Company”. Business was booming for the following years and in 1926 the company was sold for $585,000 to “Big Ben Manufacturing of Kentucky” but the company name “Blue Bell Overall Company” stayed and the business had still their headquarter in Greensboro. It wasn’t still the first space they rented in 1904 but a larger factory space to where they had moved in 1919.
In 1936 the company introduced a new fabric that limited the shrinking after washing to under 1%. This invention kick started sales again and the company grew. In 1943 they acquired a company named “Casey Jones Work-Clothes” and with it a brand name that would make them famous in the future: That brand name was “Wrangler”.
Wrangler Jeans and Wrangler Men’s Jeans for that little bit of Cowboy in all of us.
With equal appeal to men and women – the appeal of Wrangler jeans is after all in the looking at, as well as the wearing, Wranglers men’s jeans in particular are synonymous with a raunchy laid back western image.
Wrangler men’s jeans and that cowboy connection: in 1946 the Pro Rodeo Association of American gave their endorsement to Wranglers jeans and the image was established. Considered an iconic symbol of youth culture everywhere by the 1970’s Wrangler jeans are still as popular today with the young of all ages. In 1996 one in five pairs of jeans sold in America were Wrangler jeans. With bang up to date styles and a reputation for quality and durability Wrangler jeans continue to go from strength to strength and are zealously sought after world wide. Names like the Texas and Ohio keep the western theme going.
The Wrangler stable has great designs to appeal to everybody. Wrangler men’s jeans have a staggering range of styles, fits and finishes for all ages and shapes from the classic wrangler blue jean through all the nuances of straight, tight, loose and easy, and the ever popular boot cut. When it comes individual fit the devil really is in the detail. Wrangler jeans come high waisted, low waisted ( and for the truly body confident) extra low waisted. For those yearning for authenticity there is a choice of button or fly styles. And for the really laid back Wrangler jeans come already strategically faded stressed and frayed. Wranglers men’s jeans are one of the few brands to sport knee pockets. All wranglers jeans are tough enough to look good after a strenuous workout ( you choose what!) and with a choice of machine washable finishes your favourite pair are hot to trot in no time.
Wrangler jeans are firmly established as a hugely popular western brand with international appeal. Wrangler still make jeans specifically for work. So whether you want yours for rugged pursuits, leisure or just to look fantastic in, Wrangler delivers the goods every time.
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Posted On 3:24 pm in Lee Cooper Jeans, Lee Jeans, Published
If you are looking for jeans that make a statement, have quality, style and fit as givens but also have that something extra when it comes to cutting edge designs and general wearability then look no further. Lee jeans and Lee Cooper jeans really do deliver.
Lee jeans and Lee Cooper jeans. Two of the biggest players globally they are in fact the mainstay of two separate Denim Dynasties each with an impressive history and pedigree.
Lee a US company, have been making jeans since 1889 and was founded by Henry David Lee. His first garment factory in Salina, Kansas, produced dungarees and jackets. In 1913, the Union-All work jumpsuit was created, followed by the first-ever “Overall” in 1920 – laying the foundation for Lee’s early growth. Lee introduced many new innovations to manufactured denim,and the introduction of a zipper to their jeans in 1920 was a defining moment.
The decade of the ’50s was a time of intense expansion for Lee as the company ventured into casual wear. Lee expanded its presence throughout the ’60s, spreading to 51 countries and consolidating with VF Corporation in 1969. The company continued to expand its fashion lines throughout the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, launching Lee National Denim Day® in 1996.
They now have an incredible range of styles and finishes from regular straight and slim fit, low waisted, high waisted, flares and the ever popular boot cut.
Lees jeans have definitive styling and fit. They have a proven record in constantly producing innovative and trend setting designs which sit comfortably beside traditional jeans.
Lee Cooper jeans started life as Morris Cooper Work wear in 1908 and began manufacturing jeans as leisure wear after the World War 11 ,changing its name to Lee Cooper at the same time.
Lee Cooper is the first jeans company in Europe. From ‘workwear’ and ‘military wear’ to ‘mustwear’ the brand continues to develop an international following, continually innovating fashion product design and pioneering in music, from its UK headquarters.
Lee Cooper has had a passion for denim design ever since the beginning. Lee Cooper are always on top of trends and technology, but know that genuinely authentic denim doesn’t need to be over designed, over washed and over priced.
Whether you like your jeans, comfort or easy fit, bootleg , stonewashed, used or even ‘distressed and dirty’ Lee Cooper Jeans can deliver And if you are looking for that retro 70′s look bought bang up to date, Lee jeans have a ‘used’ 24 “ flared version . Their current best seller is the Lee Cooper 36 ins leg bootleg with a mid stonewashed, used finish.
The Florida investment company, Sun Capital Partners acquired Lee Cooper in May 2005, and with their investment Lee Cooper has expanded considerably, now boasting sales in over 70 countries. Lee Cooper now has 683 of its own stores, producing over 5 million pairs of jeans a year.
Lee jeans and Lee Cooper jeans both have their dedicated followers. If you are looking for jeans with a classy pedigree, quality, style , fashion and fit - you name it they’ve got it in spades.
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Posted On 3:16 pm in Business plans, Published
You have got a really good innovative idea for a new business and you are ready to take action to turn your dreams into reality. At this stage you would almost certainly benefit from professional help with a business plan. A sample business plan could be a good starting point in helping you marshal your ideas.
Getting the right help with your business plan at the right time is the key to turning your dreams into reality.
Essentially getting help with a business plan means consulting experts in the field to enable you to avoid the mistakes of setting up a new business venture. The right help with a business plan will enable you to present your ideas to potential backers and customers in a professional coherent and persuasive way.
A successful plan provides a strategy for getting from where you are now to where you want to be, identifies resources needed and highlight the pitfalls on the way. And perhaps just as important the actual preparation is a sanity check which will enable you to assess the feasibility and potential of success.
A good starting point could be a sample business plan. And although your business is unique there are sample business plans available on a wide range of ventures from setting up a business administration service to running a fruit farm.
Of course one size won’t will all but a sample plan will help you relate to what other successful businesses have done. It will also give you direction on layout and presentation.Working through the prescribed structure and standard headings of a sample business plan will signpost you through the process and help ensure you don’t miss out anything vital. A a sample plan will help you decide what level of assistance you need with your business plan.
Getting specialist help with your business plan can make all the difference and achieve a business plan that really gets results. Getting the right help at the right time with your business plan will ensure you avoid mistakes, and get your business off to the right start. Freeing you up to focus on running your business.
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Posted On 3:10 pm in Mens clothing, Mens jeans, Published
The phrase “blue jeans” comes from the French language “bleu de Gênes”, literally the blue of Genoa. Jeans fabric, or denim, originated in the southern french town of Nîmes and owes its name to the location. In the French language, the fabric was known as “cotton de Nîmes,” in French pronounced “de Nîmes” which abroad quickly became just “denim.” The first mens jeans were made in Italy more than 500 years ago in the 1500s. These jeans were sold through the harbour of Genoa.
The first examples of mens jeans were made for the Genoese Navy, which required tough all duty trousers for its matelots. They required strong and durable trousers that could be worn wet or dry, the legs of which could easily be rolled up whilst the sailors undertook all the dirty jobs involved in running the ship. These mens jeans were cleaned by dragging them in big nets behind the ship, and the exposure to sea water and sun would gradually bleach the tough blue jeans to white
Men’s jeans are arguably the mainstay of men’s clothing. While many wardrobes these days won’t include a suit most men have at least one pair of jeans. A survey by a leading London University revealed that many people questioned stated that jeans were their most personal and comfortable item of clothing.
Historically men’s jeans were essential men’s clothing for manual workers in America. Tough hard wearing and practical they were designed to last. Today they are still bought for those same features but have now evolved into the mainstay of men’s work and fashion clothing world wide.
Jeans have been around for eons but that doesn’t mean they can be taken for granted. One size certainly doesn’t fit all! Jeans are always changing and that includes style, fit and finish. The choices range from, boot cut, stone washed, easy fit, flared, straight and skinny to name but just a few. There are two processes involved in the finishing, dry and washed. The washed variety have the advantage of being softer and pre-shrunk. The dry version acquires the distressed look of washed denim over time.. Apparently some advocates of dry denim refrain from washing new jeans for several months, hanging them to dispel the smell!
Men’s jeans are big business and the top designers innovations are closely scrutinised each season often resulting in affordable high street versions. Many people still prefer, however to buy designer. Currently there appears to be renewed interest in the 1950’s styles in particular the classic Levi 501 look.
It is possible to pay hundreds of pounds for state of the art men’s jeans. It is also possible to purchase good value for money men’s jeans that are stylish, practical and durable – the choice is yours. Any good supplier of men’s clothing will offer a wide range of men’s jeans to suit all shapes sizes and budgets. Check out our men’s clothing range for just the right jeans to add to your collection.
Men jeans, timeless, ageless and classless. Worn for work and leisure, worn for impact, worn with a suit jacket. Whatever the occasion always worn with panache.
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Posted On 3:02 pm in Levi Jeans, Published
In 1853 Levi Strauss arrived in San Francisco and opened a wholesale dry goods business selling items to small stores all through the West. Then in 1872 Jacob Davis writes to Levi Strauss, telling him about the process he invented to rivet the pocket corners on men’s pants to make them stronger. He suggests the two men take out a patent.
Three years later Levi Strauss & Jacob Davis are granted a patent on the process of riveting pants and this is the invention of the blue jean. The pants – called “waist overalls” – have one back pocket, a watch pocket, a cinch, suspender buttons and a rivet in the crotch. There may have been a tradition of pocket stitching on men’s work clothes but this has not been proved for certain. The cinch and suspender buttons were standard on men’s pants. Levi did not invent the cut or fit of the waist overalls; what they did was take ordinary men’s work pants and rivet them, creating the new category of workwear which we today call blue jeans.
Levi Jeans, originally work wear for lumberjacks and farm workers in the American South in the 19th century are the first and only choice for many fashion conscious jeans wearers today. And nothing personifies this well deserved image more than the iconic Levi 501 Jeans.
With a history and pedigree spanning over 130 years. Levi Jeans have evolved from the original utilitarian garment for manual workers in the American South in the 19th century to a designer and must have item for the fashion conscious jeans wearer of the 21st century. Yet Levi Jeans are still sought after for their practicality and durability.
Levi Jeans come in a mind-boggling and mouth watering variety of styles which include; the basic comfort straight leg version, the loose fit ’Boyfriend Cut’ ( worn slouchy and below the waist) , the ’Boot Cut’ ( they do what they say on the tin – i.e. facilitate your boots), to bang up to date skinny jeans ( not for the faint hearted – or more generously proportioned !) Just to add to the fun the choice of finishes range from ; ‘stone wash‘, ‘one wash’ ’black’, and , originally challenging to parents everywhere , ’the broken in’. Incidentally such is the generation spanning appeal of Levi Jeans that those same parents are now probably wearing these as a comfort choice themselves!.
For the connoisseur , however, the iconic and cult Levi 501 Jeans with the trade mark button fly is the Levi Jean of choice. The granddaddy of all jeans and still the leader for understated effortless everyday style. Ageless and timeless Levi 501 jeans have been the must have dream jeans for teenagers ( of all ages!). Nothing says more about lifestyle and aspirations than these stylish and wonderfully understated Levis’. Indeed Levi Strauss are so cognisant of the importance of the brand to the history of jean making and to their success as a company that in 1997 they paid $25,000 for a pair of vintage (1890) Levi 501 jeans.
If you like to dress to impress and have room and resources for just one essential , statement pair of jeans in your wardrobe then it has to be Levi Jeans and for the connoisseur it has to be Levi 501 Jeans.
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