• Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
Search
Habilitate

Habilitate

A menswear blog about the stories your wardrobe has to tell. In-depth features on clothing items, notable brands and fashion miscellanea.

Menu
Skip to content
  • Items
  • Brands
  • Features
  • Materials
  • Vocabulary
  • Interviews
White pants on a washing line against a yellow wall
  • Vocabulary

Why Brits and Americans Use the Word ‘Pants’ Differently

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on January 12, 2021December 7, 2022

The differing usage of the word ‘pants’ in the US and UK has long been a cause of comic misunderstanding. Here’s how the confusion came about.

Read More
Flat-lay of assorted men's boxer shorts
  • Items

A History of Boxer Shorts

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on January 12, 2021December 7, 2022

The history of boxer shorts makes for a compelling read, even if you happen to be a briefs man

Read More
Clarkes tan boat shoes with razor siping
  • Vocabulary

‘Siping’ and the Soles of Boat Shoes

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on January 8, 2021June 21, 2022

When Paul Sperry invented the Top-Sider, he took a penknife to a rubber sole, resulting in a design he would eventually patent. But did he get there first?

Read More
Clarkes tan boat shoes with khaki pants
  • Items

The Story of the Boat Shoe

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on January 8, 2021December 7, 2022

The iconic Sperry Top-Sider came about all thanks to the efforts of one tenacious yachtman…and a dog called Prince.

Read More

Posts navigation

Previous Page Page 1 … Page 47 Page 48
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Privacy Policy

Social Media

  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Pages

  • About
  • Contact
  • Affiliate Policy
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright

© 2023 Habilitate. All rights reserved.

×