All About Beanies
In the early 1990s, the beanie saw a reemergence in popularity due to the "grunge" clothing trend as well as the popularization of snowboarding and other cold weather sports activities. The modern beanie is usually made of fleece, or special synthetic material that wicks moisture away. Woven versions, resembling tobogganing caps, are also popular sportswear accessories for winter sports -- such as snowboarding. As one travels north into colder climates the beanie swings away from the 'form' it favors in the south to the 'function' of the north. In areas such as Canada and the northern states it is more functional … [READ MORE]
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Celebrity Tuques
The tuque is no longer simply a utilitarian item designed for the sole function of keeping the head warm in winter. Today's tuque is a fashion statement, as witnessed by the number of celebrities wearing the various knit caps, beanies, toques and other winter hat fashions.
Explore the tuques worn by the likes of Bob and Doug, the MacKenzie brothers, Michael Nesmith of the Monkees and Robert Clothier's character Relic in the long-running Canadian TV series, The Beachcombers. Fast forward to today's fashionistas sporting the toque … [READ MORE] |