Fashion Pieces That Won’t go out of Style
Coffea Flair Editorial
The world of style is a fickle one. The item that was hip and happening one year will make you the laughingstock of the office the next. For evidence, consider the popularity of boot-cut jeans. as well as fedoras. Given the merciless and ever-shifting nature of the fashion industry, many trends manage to catch on and hold on. Stock up on these classic styles if you want an investment that will last through the shifting fashion seasons.
Levi Jeans
They cannot be destroyed. They are incredibly adaptable. Since nearly the beginning of recorded history, they have been form-flattering on people of all sexes. In 1853, Levi Strauss offered his first pair for sale in San Francisco. It's fair to say that the Levi 501 ($98), the brand's iconic style, is the most classic pair of pants ever made.
Converse Chuck Taylors
Converse, a small shoemaker in the Boston suburbs, debuted its first basketball shoe on American soil in 1917. After five years, the shoe had been refined into essentially its current iteration ($65) at the request of an American semi-pro basketball player who had some design ideas. Charles "Chuck" Taylor was the name of that player.
Camel Topcoat
The camel topcoat has endured the ebb and flow of fashion because it is universally flattering. (Camel, as a color, may be even more adaptable and easier to pair than white.) The term comes from the time when they were actually woven from camel hair.
Aviator Glasses
Aviator sunglasses, which got their name because they were originally created in 1936 by Bausch & Lomb for use by pilots, are now a trademark of Ray-Ban and a favorite accessory of a certain hero who is known for taking on seemingly impossible missions.
A Classic Timepiece
Despite the rise of fashionable and trendy wearable technology, nothing can replace a traditional analog wristwatch. Whether you're dropping your bonus on a Talley & Twine or putting down cash for a Benjamin Banneker, there's more to it than meets the eye when it comes to fine timepieces. In the long run, it will benefit not only you but also your children and grandchildren. You now possess an heirloom.
Designer Bags
Some things just get better with time, like a good wine. Check out our article on Fashion Bags you Need in Your Closet.