Casual chic: The inspiration of vintage leisure and sportswear – Permanent Style
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The origins of the ‘casual chic’ look we’ve discussed in recent months - which I see as a route forward for relaxed yet smart menswear - can perhaps be seen in the leisure and sportswear of the 1930s. That era saw the growth of leisure pursuits, and the clothes they
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Permanent Style Vintage sportswear, Vintage clothing men, Casual chic
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Casual chic: The inspiration of vintage leisure and sportswear – Permanent Style
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Casual chic: The inspiration of vintage leisure and sportswear – Permanent Style
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Casual chic: The inspiration of vintage leisure and sportswear – Permanent Style
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Casual chic: The inspiration of vintage leisure and sportswear – Permanent Style
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Casual chic: The inspiration of vintage leisure and sportswear – Permanent Style
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Casual chic: The inspiration of vintage leisure and sportswear – Permanent Style