Evolution of 'Trousers' ?!?

Fashicon found it quite humorous how words can reflect the values of society at a given moment in history. Focusing on ‘Trousers’, here is how the word evolved over 500 years:

breeks 1552- · strosser 1598-1637 · strouse 1600-1620 · brogues 1615-1845 · trouses 1679-1820 · trousers 1681- · inexpressibles 1790- · indescribables 1794-1837 · etceteras 1794-1843 · kickseys/kicksies 1812-1851 · pair of trousers 1814- · ineffables 1823-1867 · unmentionables 1823- · pantaloons 1825- · indispensables 1828- · unimaginables 1833 · innominables 1834/43 · inexplicables 1836/7 · unwhisperables 1837-1863 · sit-down-upons 1840-1844 · pants 1840- · sit-upons 1841-1857 · unutterables 1843; 1860 · trews 1847- · sine qua nons 1850 · never-mention-ems 1856 · round-me-houses 1857 · round-the-houses 1858- · unprintables 1860 · stove-pipes 1863 · terminations 1863 · reach-me-downs 1877- · sit-in-'ems/sitinems 1886- · trousies 1886- · strides1889- · rounds 1893 · rammies 1919- · longs 1928-

You can’t help laughing your unmentionables off at the very thought that the prudish Victorians were so easily embarrassed?!? This 19th Century word, and others like “unwhisperables” and “never-mention-ems”, reflects Victorian prudery. Back then, even trousers were considered risque, which is why there were so many synonyms. People didn't want to confront the brutal idea, so found jocular alternatives.

At Fashicon there is nothing to whisper about, we say it like it is, like the fabulous: Farah Vintage Mills Hopsack Trouser, Fila Vintage Frankie Track Pants and Aem'kei Bustor Pants all available from www.fashicon.co.uk. Visit our site today and see what we have for you - we don’t even mind if you mension-em to your friends?!?

What do you call a Penguin in the desert?!?

Lost.

The best place for you to find an Original Penguin is at www.fashicon.co.uk?!?

Not only does Fashicon bring you only the very best Original Penguin clothing, but also at incredible prices?!?

Original Penguin is a brand that well deserves the name, having built up a keen following way back in the Fifties, with golf buddies Arnold Palmer, Bob Hope and Bing Crosby all joining the polo club. Sure enough, Original Penguin has stayed true to its heritage this season, counting Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp among the fans of its on-trend striped polos and assorted retro attire that looks as good whether you're on the course or in the clubhouse. By the way.. you can pick these up at www.fashicon.co.uk?!?

The famous Original Penguin logo has an interesting story behind it. As history tells us, one of Munsingwear’s salesmen spotted a flock of penguins in the window of a New York taxidermist – and on what seems like a lark, bought one of the stuffed birds. And before long, "Pete" the penguin became the official mascot and logo of golf shirts. Its first shirt – the 1955, was an instant golf classic, first to feature an "action gusset" or a ribbed slice of fabric on the underarm to avoid rips during even the most enthusiastic golf swing.

In 2003, an Original Penguin was recreated by a group of people who love great style and smart clothing. Today's fashionistas have evolved this legend and made it their very own. Fashicon is proud to bring Original Penguin to people with such great intellect, style and humour?!?

What's the catch??

If you tell someone that something is free, they immediately start looking for the catch. After all, the words of wisdom “there is no such thing as a free lunch” have been proven true for many people throughout life.

As any economist can tell you, cost really doesn’t only come down to how much money you have to hand over to get something. There are additional costs, like inconvenience and time spent doing something.

Time is a big factor in many free offers. Companies want a bit of your time in exchange for their free products. Have you ever taken advantage of one of those “free weekend vacation” offers in which you received free accommodation in a beach house in exchange for suffering through a long presentation and sales pitch?

Convenience is the other cost involved with many freebies. Time and convenience go hand in hand in some cases – it may not be especially convenient to fill out form after form simply because it is time consuming, but convenience takes another hit from freebies in the form of spam email. Often, signing up for a freebie can land you on a spam email list, and for some people, getting tons of spam is so inconvenient that they would rather pay full price.

At Fashicon we believe that the freebie is in the eye of the beholder. You have to decide what you are willing to put up with in order to get a free product. We respect our customer's time and want to make their shopping experience as convenient as possible! Instead of chasing after freebies, why not visit the Fashicon Sale and grab a bargain while you can.

It's a pleasure to shop at Fashicon for you can rest assured that your privacy will be respected and you will get quality products for your money. Fashicon protects any information that you give us when you use this website. Fashicon is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Go to www.fashicon.co.uk today, and visit the Fashicon Sale for you will find designer brands at such good prices, you will feel like you've scored a freebie, even better – without the hassle?!?

Fashicon brings you the world's finest designer underwear?!?

Since its inception, Calvin Klein Underwear for Men has led the market by offering consumers cutting-edge design, innovative fabrics, and exceptional fit and quality.

Known for its iconic advertising campaigns featuring top models, celebrities, and newly discovered talent, Calvin Klein Underwear continues to evolve its reputation as the brand of choice for consumers who want sexy, fashionable, and comfortable underwear.

Calvin Klein Underwear is synonymous with quality. The fits and fabrications are developed to perfection to preserve the brand's standard of excellence. Men's fabrics range from comfortable cottons to edgy sheer synthetics.

Fashicon recomends the following pieces: Calvin Klein Prostretch Trunk – Black, Calvin Klein 365 Single Pack Trunk – Blk/Wht, Calvin Klein Prostretch Metallic Trunk– Black and Calvin Klein Button Fly Boxer Brief – White.

Fashicon provides our valued customers with an enjoyable shopping experience and only the best in designer men's underwear which leaves them feeling entirely satisfied and keeps them coming back for more?!?

Fashicon, just a Twitter away?!?

Just a year or two ago, the ability to bring you such detailed and tiny slices of information would have required the work of a network of dedicated STALKERS. Nowadays, to acquire such information takes nothing more than a computer and access to the social networking site Twitter.

Celebrities seems to be embracing the social networking revolution, As much as we may welcome Philip Schofield on our television screen every weekday morning, are we really ready to accept him into our lives 24/7?!?

Or would you rather read about Alan Carr's dilemma on whether to pay his "council tax over the phone or post a cheque".. NO, follow a twitter account that actually benefits you and spares you from unrelated, or even insulting comments.

One Twitter account that is worth following is www.twitter.com/Fashicon. Here you can find regular fashicon updates and be the first to know about upcoming sales, highlights, discount codes, and much more. If you read something that interests you, why not visit our website at www.fashicon.co.uk and see for yourself?!? Unlike celebrities these days, we encourage 2-way communication and would love to hear from you as well, so contact fashicon whenever you like, we'd be happy to receive your feedback?!?

Grab a Gabicci?!?

Gabicci was first launched in 1973, after which it fast became an underground style leader. Gabicci established a look adopted by the Northern Soul music scene, later to appear in the early ‘terrace looks’ mostly by northern football fans. The retro revivals during the 90s meant that Gabicci styles were again being worn on the club scene, but in decreasing numbers as the original garments became increasingly rare, and with that, unreasonably pricey?!?

Through this association with the young music scene, from it’s Northern Soul roots right through to today’s Indie bands, Gabicci has been received by youth culture as an iconic brand.

Gabicci Vintage was relaunched 2007 and was received with open arms by our vintage 80s buyers reliving the 80s casual terrace revival. Set for today’s market, the look is ‘slim’ with quality yarns and fabrics used throughout the collection in rich and contemporary colours.

Gabicci re-styled for a new generation, take a look for yourself here www.fashicon.co.uk.

Well that about brings you up to date, enjoy browsing the fashicon site and please feel free to contact us, we'd love to hear from you?!?

Look out for Fashicon?!?

The innovative Boxfresh Leppard T-Shirt from Fashicon has inspired us to inform you - our valued customer of 5 ways to protect your eyesight.

Follow these 5 tips to protect your eyesight and prevent any problems arising in the future.

1. Wear sunglasses.

2. Take regular breaks from the computer screen.

3. Eat the right food like mango, squash, broccoli, green beans, and spinach.

4. Know your family eye history.

5. Wear safety glasses when doing cleaning, DIY or gardening.

Keep a close eye on our website at www.fashicon.co.uk for we will bring you the latest fashion brands from across the world, together with a reliable and trusted service making fashicon the only online destination you will need.

Confused by colour?!?

Ever looked in the mirror and felt dull?

Want to wear more colours but not sure which ones suit you?

Fashicon will show you which colours will give your outfit the WOW factor.

Different colours bring out the best in different people, by looking at the colour of your skin and hair you can determine what suits you best.

If you have fair skin and fair hair, these colours will work wonders for your appearance:

Blues, Greens (especially if you're red-haired), Pinks from violet to purple, Deep reds, Greys and Black.

With that said, you might want to steer clear from the following colours: Yellow tones, Orange tones and Shades of beige (off-white and champagne).

Fashicon suggests: Baracuta Polo Shirt – Blue, Boxfresh Gethin Jumper, Farah Vintage Merriweather Polo Shirt – Green, Villain Cardigan.

If you have Fair skin and dark hair, these colours will make you look exceptional:

Intense blues, Reds and pinks (especially bright shades), Contrasting colours, Khaki green and Black.

Don’t wear: Pastel tones (which don't contrast enough), Brown and beige or White.

Fashicon suggests: Original Penguin V-Neck Jumper – Marine, Fila Vintage Matchday Jacket - Red/Blue, Boxfresh Langham T-Shirt, Modern Amusement Crow Hoodie.

If you have Dark skin and light hair, try these colours to make the most of your colour palette:

Shades of beige, especially champagne, Greens, Shades of brown, Oranges and Reds.

You might want to avoid: Black (except in small amounts), Maroon, Navy blue and White.

Fashicon suggests: Proper English Pretty Girls T-Shirt, Original Penguin Striped Polo Shirt, Farah Vintage Cartwright Jumper, Aem'kei Mercuror Polo Shirt – Spearmint.

And lastly if you have dark skin and dark hair, you will look best wearing:

Blues, especially navy blue, Bottle green, Shades of pink, Black, Shades of grey and Orange

Try not to wear shades of yellow or Beige.

Fashicon suggests: Boxfresh Bronson Jacket, Farah Vintage Appleby Track Top, Fila Gold Vulcan V-Neck Jumper – Pink, Original Penguin V-Neck Jumper.

Visit www.Fashicon.co.uk today and make an informed decision when it comes to choosing the right colours for you?!?