Archive for January, 2009
Timeless Fashion
Saturday, January 31st, 2009 | Favorites | 10 Comments
I’m an old man at heart. Between my affinity for family history, an early-to-bed/early-to-rise attitude, and my regular aches and pains, I’m probably better suited for an old folks home than the student housing I now live in. Of all my old-timer characteristics, however, there is just one that stands out and really defines me: Cardigans.
I love cardigans. They’re warm, look sharp, and are, well, simply and utterly fabulous. Sadly, though, they are underappreciated by my generation. I guess thats what you get when your poster child is Mr. Rogers. Without question the best way to convert to the cardigan cause is to go out and buy one but perhaps for now a history lesson on fashion’s crowning jewel will suffice:
History of the Cardigan (unabridged)
377,537,322 – 320,679,982 BC (approximate) – Mount Cardigan, 43°38′58” N 71°54′51” W, is formed thanks to the Acadian orogeny. It was one rockin’ party…
1855 – Lieutenant General James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, returns from the Crimean War. The cardigan, supposedly worn by him on his campaign (and receiving its name after him), became fashionable following his glorious return from battle.
1856 – Lord Cardigan is defamed after the true story of his participation in the Crimean War is told. He still looks fabulous.
1968 – Mr. Rogers first asks America “Won’t you be my neighbor?” He asked Canadians the same question in 1963 but they decided the answer was “No” after giving him three seasons. They must have heard that rumor about him wearing cardigans to cover tattoos running up his arms.
1992 – A Swedish pop group is started who call themselves “The Cardigans”. Among their finer hits are “I Need Some Fine Wine and You, You Need to be Nicer” and “Your New Cuckoo”. Their undisputed hits propell them into international stardom.
2007 – Rob joins the world of Cardigans. The world rejoices.
