| The Autumn/Winter collection of the historic and iconic | | | | of their century-old production techniques. The down |
| Wrangler Blue Bell is almost upon us. This collection is | | | | jacket and gilet take a progressive and thoughtful |
| truly representative of the talent and drive of the | | | | approach to their weight and warmth. The fleece is |
| Wranger Bluebell brand. It merges vintage styles with | | | | thick and strong but also soft for comfort. Completing |
| archive Wrangler designs, but it is also strongly | | | | the 50-piece Wrangler Blue Bell Autumn/Winter 2009 |
| influenced by modern life, in particular about how we | | | | collection is T-shirts, Polos, Cords, a tailored suede |
| wear and use denim. This makes for a durable and | | | | jacket, chambray and denim shirts, bags and leather |
| versatile collection that you know not only looks great | | | | belts. |
| but also has the function to match its beauty. | | | | The name Blue Bell refers to a clothing company that |
| Jeans are the dominant force behind Wrangler Blue | | | | was formed in 1904 called Hudson Overall Company. |
| Bell's 50-piece Autumn/Winter '09 collection. There are | | | | This company created workwear for hard-labour jobs, |
| five, all original fits and one denim jacket. The especially | | | | such as farmers, street workers and construction. To |
| developed, unique washes follow natural patterns of | | | | show their appreciation for the Hudson Overall |
| wear, which gives all of the items the genuine charm | | | | Company, some railroad workers presented the |
| and soul of classic vintage pieces. No detail has been | | | | company founder, C.C. Hudson, with a railroad bell. This |
| overlooked from the masterful pattern-cutting, and | | | | bell was placed in the factory in Greensboro, North |
| historic influences come screaming through the designs | | | | Carolina where it soon became the company's |
| such as in the way the pockets are arranged to stop | | | | mascot. |
| wallets from escaping. | | | | Over time, the brass bell was gradually covered in blue |
| The Wrangler Blue Bell tops have received equal | | | | cotton dust from the manufacturing process. |
| treatment. The Chequered Gingham shirt is a perfect | | | | Eventually, the bell became blue. This collection is a |
| demonstration of rough chic. The yarn is flecked with | | | | salutatation to this history and a marching tribute to the |
| colours from Blue Bell's limited colour pallete is honour | | | | progressive, free spirit this represents. |