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Vintage poplin shirt
The cotton poplin used by Christian Weber is a vintage poplin because the fabric is washed before processing. The ready-made poplin shirts have French seams, a hunter linen reinforcement in the collar, a blind patch breast pocket, unmistakable signatures such as an embroidered feather on the sleeve and 2 hand-embroidered crosses on the stand-up collar. ...
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Suede Overshirt
Velours is the French word for velvet, which can also be called suède. The overshirt. Light Vintage Suede* from Christian Weber is made of suede. Thanks to its Italian origin, the "rough* leather is as soft as velvet and as light as silk. ...
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Military Drill
Anyone who has served in the military knows what drill can mean. The fabric of the same name, a favorite of all military fabrics for thousands of years, inspired Christian Weber to turn the tables and drill a casual jacket for comfort. ...
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Extravagant drill for an overshirt
Men's fashion was inspired by the prehistoric military. Men were quickest to embrace the close-fitting lines of the jacket and saw it as a status symbol of masculinity. ...
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From Beckett to Beanie
The beanies from WEBER + WEBER are made from merino wool. The fine wool from merino sheep is pre-washed, ecologically dyed in small factories and knitted by master craftsmen. The invention of beanies remains British. It reached mainland Europe in 1940. ...
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Flannel
It was fine Welsh society that tinkered with a process to soften woolen fabrics by napping them. In the 16th century, flannel was born in Wales. The area is known for cold, wet winters. Roughing involves pulling out individual fibers so that they form a soft pile. ...
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