Gingham

 

To commemorate the official first day of spring I would like to present possibly the most spring like print, gingham. I am curious if Tommy will be incorporating any gingham into the spring collection this year. Lets wait and see. 

Kids at Sea

Super cute kids clothing. Check out what else Hilfiger has to offer for your children.

Hilfiger Kids

Retro Wednesday: Sea Voyage Continued

If we take a look at these styles it is nice to see that the yacht look has truly not changed that much over the years.  Men still were the light colored pants and the women with the legs to pull it off still wear hot shorts. The bright colors are still a big part of the yacht inspired style.

Friday Night Movie: The Hilfiger's Latest Voyage

Retro Wednesday: Sea Voyage

I SENT IT!

 

So I did it. I sent in my CV and cover letter to Tommy Hilfiger. After over a year of blogging about the company I have wanted to work for I sent in my application. I am a bit nervous and excited at the same time. I can't wait to hear back from them. I will let you know if I get an interview. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

It's Going to be a Nautical Season

The new seasons campaign is out. A day out on the open seas. The signature Hilfiger colors are prominent in this campaign and the American spirit is alive with the implied independence day celebration of the Hilfigers.

Love This Look

Influence on Fashion Campaign

The first is a campaign from Mac cosmetics holiday collection 2012.

A 1960's unknown fashion campaign. 

Designer Lee Alexander McQueen with Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2006 Met Costume Institute Gala. Both made a huge fashion statement by arriving in the family tartan of McQueen.

It is plain to see that today tartans are not just a barbaric war uniform worn by the people of the highlands of Scotland. Tartans have progressed from their primitive beginnings to become a part of our high society. In today's world fashion designers like Tommy Hilfiger and Alexander McQueen are proud to use tartans in their current collections.

The Modern Man in Modern Tartens

It's beautiful how such a historic traditional pattern is able to survive the test of time and the scrutiny of the modern fashion world. The tartan print has not only survived but triumphed in the faces of fashion editors and designers. Today we can thank the traditions of the Scottish for this traditional yet fashionable print.

The Modern Woman in Modern Tartens

Not Your Typical New Years Eve Dress

Okay so every New Years starts off with a promising evening a great party or cool event. But then at the moment that I arrive at the party I realize it was not all it was built up to be. By this moment I would have already spent the earlier part of the evening getting ready making sure my hair and makeup was done up enough for the New Years eve extravaganza. I would have also spent a bit of time picking out my outfit for the evening maybe even buying a new one. When reaching the event for the evening I would have realized that my hair, my make-up, and my outfit was possibly just bit over done. That is why I love love love this Hilfiger dress for a new years party. It's sweet, sexy, but most certainly not over done. Not what you would normally expect from a New Years dress it carries you in elegance. Wearing this dress with a glammed up necklace would be perfect. When you reach the party and it's not a fancy as you thought just slip the necklace off and into your bag. Perfect.

Older Then Retro Wednesday: Tartan

 

Tartans began in Scotland as a way to distinguish people from different regions. It wasn't till the mid 1700's that clans began to wear the same tartan. This eventually led to what we have today where particular tartans are associated with specific family names.

Have a Cozy Christmas

 

The coziest print of all, the tartan. 

If we look back into tartan history we see tartans were originally made of wool. Luckily for us today we now have soft flannels and cottons to curl up in on Christmas Eve. So get your tartans out and cuddle up for Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone.

Fresh Modern Tartans

Although these prints are more modern and fresh then the tartans of Scotland there is no denying the infusion of tartan print in the design concepts used by Tommy Hilfiger. These photos are from just last springs collection by Hilfiger. And it's no wonder tartans are a reacquiring print for Tommy Hilfiger. With the Scottish immigrating to the New World aka America in the seventeen hundreds their traditions and heritage became deeply rooted in American customs and culture as well.  It is said that today over 28.9 million Americans claim Scottish heritage.

The Family Name

When looking back on my family heritage my mom's side is easy. My grandparents immigrated to America from the Netherlands. So 100% Dutch from my mom's side. But when I looking into my dad's line it is not so clean cut. It turns out my dad is part German, a big mix of some other European stuff and SCOTTISH! I don't even have to look back that far to find my family tartan. My grandmothers maiden name is Stewart. Above is the Stewart family clan tartan.

So I looked into a bit of the history of the Stewart family clan tartan.  It is the personal tartan of Queen Elizabeth II. It is also traditional that the subjects of Queen Elizabeth II wear the same tartan.  In the 1960's the Stewart tartan became known by the motor racing community through three-time Formula One World Champion Jackie Stewart. He always wore his band of Royal Stewart tartan around his crash helmet. The Stewart tartan was brought to life again with the 1970's punk rock scene. There is not just one version of the Stewart tartan either. Tuns of individual families all underneath the Stewart name have created an altered version of this tartan. There is even a mourning version of the Stewart tartan for those who have lost a loved one. So much history and tradition behind a print it's amazing.

Scottish Tradition

I am in Scotland for the holidays this year. The country is vibrant. The culture here is so rich. The people cherish their history and there is such a value in the traditions of the Scottish people. I am so impressed by this I want to spent the entire month on the history and influence the Scottish tartans (or plaid) on fashion and particular the styles the Hilfiger brand has embraced.

Another Hilfiger Outing

 

We join the Hilfiger's on yet another family outing. They are off on their annual family ski trip. Sporting the classic Tommy red, with a sharp navy blue, and gray tones the family looks just as stylish as ever. 

Retro Wednesday- Ski Sweater

The ski sweater or as some call it the Christmas sweater is now a part of our every day winter wardrobe. We wear it to work, around the house, and running around town. They are now made of cotton, cashmere, wool, and even silk and rayon blends. The ski/Christmas sweater has even become the theme of some winter parties. It's cozy, it's warm, and to be honest I don't know how I could make it through the Dutch winters without my winter ski sweater.