the wellington college year book 2010/2011
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I used to joke with my dad
over what he wore and I feel
really guilty about that now
because a lot of what we’ve done
has been inspired by him.
He was in the Army.
He was also atWellington
as was my grandfather
and his brother?—?
everyone went toWellington?!
But some things stick and to be fair
to the CCF we’ve even had putties
in the show. It’s interesting
that I used to hate them
with such a passion
but I still know how
to tie them.
five years of that really sank in and the English
military heritage is an incredible thing from a
fashion point of view. I mean, everyone’s done
it, Balmain’s done it. And it was very natural
for us to do that. Wellington’s definitely had a
strong influence on the brand.
We never would have worn suits if it wasn’t
for chapel on Sundays. I would never have
had my dad’s hand-me-down tailor made
suit? and seen how amazingly well it was
—?
made in 1956 or something. In a funny way
what’s important from a Saville Row tailoring
point of view seeped into our subconscious.
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