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Bomber jackets were originally designed with functionality in mind. Pilots in WWI needed something to keep them warm while they flew at freezing high altitudes. They were immortalised in fashion when Tom Cruise wore one in the movie Top Gun. Every man, woman and child wanted one as they epitomised the virtues of suave and cool. Bomber jackets gave wearers an edgy, intrepid-adventurer look. It’s doubtful that many slaves of fashion gave any thought to the fact that their latest acquisition saved the lives and limbs of countless airmen in both world wars.

Aeroplane cockpits in WWI weren’t closed as they are today. It was clear that pilots needed something to prevent them from being frozen to death or losing limbs to hypothermia as temperatures could go as low as -50 degrees Celsius. In an effort to solve the problem the US Army established an Aviation Clothing Board. In 1917 they started distributing heavy-duty, fur-lined leather flying jackets. On the opposite side of the Atlantic, the British Royal Air Force was trying to come up with a solution of their own. It was only in 1926 that Leslie Irvin found a solution when he designed a sheepskin flying jacket that was immediately snapped up by the RAF.

While they have kept the classic look and style of traditional bomber jackets, modern designs have been tailored to fit modern men. In general, men were smaller in the 20s and 30s than they are now. They were thinner and didn’t have the V-shaped bodies that define today’s fit young airmen. The shoulders in particular have had to be broadened to fit modern physiques.

In the late 80s and early 90s, the period after Top Gun, bomber jackets were at their peak fashion-wise. Their popularity slowly declined after that, with only bomber die-hards keeping them in the front of their cupboards. But they are expected to make a comeback, as fashion fundis predict their resurgence in autumn and winter of 2007/2008.

The prospected trend is borne out by the fact that some of the hottest celebrities have been spotted out and about wearing bomber jackets. While it’s doubtful whether Tom Cruise will be able to lead the fashion trend again due to his steadily declining cool factor, Johnny Depp is more than capable of taking over. While it must be admitted that Johnny could make plastic rubbish bags look like haute couture, his appearance in a bomber jacket is enough to send hordes scuttling to the nearest retro shop.

Nowadays the jackets are made from a range of materials ranging from traditional leather to silk and synthetics such as nylon. They are even available in metallic colours, as opposed to the traditional black or brown. Those in the know say that they can be worn with tailored shirts and skinny ties: a trend that is sure to amuse war veterans. It seems that however you choose to wear them, they will always carry the air of a maverick.

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Scotland has always had a reputation for traditional fabrics, such as tartan, tweed and cashmere, but its modern designers are currently coming into their own and putting a new slant on Scottish fashion.

Tartan has been worn with pride for centuries by the Scots and makes a bold statement that reflects the nation’s dramatic heritage. Today it’s largely kept for traditional events, or as evening dress in the form of kilts for men or sashes for ladies in the classic Royal Stuart, Black Watch and Buchanan styles.

It is far from being a tame option, however, as there are in excess of 13,000 types of tartans to choose from, in all manner of colours, ranging from classic reds and greens to more off-the-wall yellows and purples.

Harris Tweed is another of Scotland’s traditional cloths and is something of a specialty fabric. Only tweed that has been hand woven by islanders from Lewis, Harris, Uist and Barra in their homes, using pure virgin wool that has been dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides, is allowed to use the Harris name, and bears the famous orb stamp.

The fabric is largely used to make smart winter jackets, as it is renowned for its durability and warmth, which is particularly useful in a Scottish winter!

When it comes to softer knits, Scottish cashmere is among the finest in the world and comes in a variety of delicious pastel shades. Over the past few decades, designer Belinda Robertson has helped to transform the fabric’s image as a staple fashion item for middle-aged women into that of a must-have fashion item for younger generations. She now designs for private labels in the US and Japan.

Cashmere is also much more readily available on the high street now, which must in part be due to this cashmere revival.

In fact, in spite of its reputation for using predominantly traditional fabrics, in recent years, modern Scottish clothing has really taken off. New Scottish designers such as Christopher Kane and Jonathan Saunders have succeeded in really putting Scotland on the map.

Stocked in some of Britain’s most glamorous stores, clothes by both designers have also started numerous current fashion trends. Kane is known for kicking off the recent trends for animal print and ruffles and Saunders’ dresses employ an eye-catchingly modern style in bold and monochrome shades.

What’s more, the trend of new Scottish designers looks set to continue. The yearly Scottish Fashion Awards have helped to develop a buzz about Scottish fashion, to the extent that The Scottish Fashion Council was created two years ago to promote awareness of Scottish fashion design worldwide.

The Council also aims to promote and nurture young Scottish design talent and will presumably back students from Edinburgh College of Art, which is set to develop a Scottish Academy of Fashion, and Glasgow School of Art, renowned for its rich artistic heritage.

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With societies most affluent shoppers enjoying their money more while shopping for fashion accessories, premium designer brands are all scrambling to be noticed by this most discriminating segment of the buying public.

With recent economic trends placing an increasingly larger amount to of disposable income in the exclusive shoppers bank account, they have responding by coining the new common phrase “image is everything” that can be heard in malls across the land.

This trend is not limited or confined by borders and is now spreading worldwide. In fact, when Prasanna Bhaskar, who happens to be retail manager for Louis Vuiton calculated that the 300-plus Suhali Goat Leather Handbags he allocated for a newly burgeoning Indian market would be enough, he soon found out his initial estimates were inaccurate.

They sold out completely within sixty days, which only stands as mute testament to the growing International demand for this type and style of high end designer handbag.

In fact, with price tags of $2,964.36, he assumed that a fashion accessory of this type might be a long term proposition in the newly emerging Indian high end retail sector. However; the exact opposite turned out the be true, as other similar products are also flying out of exclusive shops and boutiques all across India.

It seems that denim has become a permenent part of todays fashions and designers seem to simply never run out of creative uses for it.

Marc Jacobs has proven this point once again by creating a Quilted Denim Large Hobo Banana that carries a $880.00 price tag on it.

Its unique overall look that features bulky brass straps and catchy slanted zipper pockets make this roomy functional bag a must have item. Of course, it features Marc Jacobs signature signature brass hardware as as well as creative top stitched leather features.

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