Fred Perry Polo Shirts | T-Shirts
Fred Perry polo shirts – the original and number one polo shirt.
As an item of Men’s designer clothing, Fred Perry polo shirts are one of the most famous and instantly recognisable designs available in Menswear. With a heritage stretching back to the 1940’s, few brands have managed to become so iconic and timeless. Indeed the brand was founded as the sportswear brand of choice before crossing over perfectly into the streetwear market.Although Fred Perry clothing is available in a wide selection of styles including shirts, tees, knitwear and sweats, it is the polo shirt that has driven the brands iconic image. The Fred Perry polo shirt was launched in 1952, made as a slim fitting design, the cotton pique complete with the laurel wreath logo, soon became a standout piece of UK fashion.
Despite the brands strong association with the British tennis scene, Fred Perry clothing has become a leading Men’s heritage brand as famous amongst the urban jungle as on the tennis court. The polo shirt from Fred Perry is now a synonymous symbol of British fashion.
Fred Perry polo shirts - a mod and music subculture icon
Amongst all the large selection available, the M1200 Fred Perry pique polo shirt has become a symbol of underground music culture. None more so than the Mod scene, where Fred Perry became the garment of choice for innovators such as Paul Weller from the Jam and Pete Townshend from the Who. Mod culture has always been associated with a sense of smart, sharp styling and the Fred Perry polo shirt shares these values perfectly.Such is the strength of the Fred Perry brand among youth culture, that the list of underground musical connections is a long and distinguished one. Music has often represented a feeling of rebellion witnessed through the cultures of skinheads, suedeheads, soul boys, rude boys and two tone Ska. Fred Perry has enjoyed a central part at the heart of all these Men’s fashion, meets iconic music periods.
More recently, the 1990’s witnessed the explosion of ‘cool Britannia’ and the UK driven Britpop scene. Once again Fred Perry clothing enjoyed an instant association amongst followers of the indie music scene. Icons such as Noel Gallagher from Oasis and Damian Albarn from Blur were responsible for influencing a generation of music, attitude and Men’s fashion. Combining influences from the Mod scene, indie music found its perfect clothing representative in the Fred Perry polo shirt.
Fred Perry polo shirts – the latest timeless fashion at Bridge55.com
Although famous for polo shirts, Fred Perry also offers an extensive collection of Men’s clothes including knitwear, shirts, tees and sweats. All sharing the same high quality fabrics combined with timeless design ethics. Having been an official stockist of Men’s Fred Perry since first opening in 2001, Bridge55 are able to offer an excellent range of all the latest styles at great prices.
Here at Bridge55 we pride ourselves on sourcing only the finest Men’s designer clothing brands at great prices. The clean cut, subtle styling of Fred Perry clothing is complemented perfectly by the latest collections from brands such as Diesel, French Connection and G-Star. We like to think of ourselves as an independent Men’s fashion retailer, that brings in-store, high street knowhow online. Feel free to give us a go, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
