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Walrus Teeth
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Duffle coats originated from Duffle, Belgium. Hoods are oversized to fit over Naval caps – toggles are easily fastened and unfastened while wearing gloves in cold weather at sea.
Genuine duffle coats: 1) made of thick wool 2) tartan lined 3) hooded 3) fastened with wood or horn toggles called “walrus teeth”
Blazers: Roguish Red to Laid-Back Blue
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According to Hoyle, Blazers were named after the original bright red fabric. The blaze of color may have faded, but the smart styling has not.
Fact Credit: Wikipedia
Myth of the Fisherman’s Sweater
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According to myth, fisherman wore unique cable knit sweaters so their bodies could be identified if they drowned. There is no evidence to support this myth, but Irish families may have had their own signature style of knitting sweaters.
Featured cable knit: Rogues Gallery Washed Black Cable Knit