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BRITISH THREADS: Burberry, Barbour & Fred Perry: Class and Cloth in the UK (BRANDED IN HISTORY: Stories You Wore) - Softcover

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Synopsis

British Threads journeys through the fashion battlegrounds of Britain, where brands like Burberry, Barbour, and Fred Perry became uniforms of class and identity. From trench coats in the Blitz to mods on scooters and punks in safety pins, British clothing tells stories of defiance, conformity, and heritage. This book explores how garments navigated the tensions of empire, tradition, and rebellion—shaping not just wardrobes but the very culture of Britain itself.

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