Liberty prints are something that any fashion or art student from across the world will associate with British design. Besides being so distinctive in its quirkiness, it is also a story of true British innovation and industrial spirit. Surely Arthur Liberty had no idea that his idea of importing undyed fabrics and adorning them with locally printed Oriental designs would take off and become what it is today.

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Although it started off with abstract designs, tiny florals and paisley prints, the designs kept coming, and Liberty prints continually grew their range of cotton fabric. Here are five of the best designs.

Hera

This design looks like a mass of peacock feathers that have been laid on a plain background. It was named after Hera, the Greek goddess of marriage and women, as described in http://www.ancient.eu/Hera/. She is associated with peacocks, and hence that name was chosen. During the …

Finally, brands like Diesel and Zara are offering gender-neutral choices that give both men and women the chance to dress in a way that is non-specific to their sex. Mommy bloggers have been complaining about gender-specific toys for a long time, but what about us adults? Wouldn’t we also like the freedom to shop for clothing in the same department?

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Politics aside, there are just so many good reasons why women should bypass the women’s department and head straight to the menswear section. Here are a few.

Choice

It is here that your creative juices will start flowing. Think of what menswear did for Diane Keaton during the seventies in Annie Hall. Besides having a unique look that your friends might only latch on to later, you can start tailoring your look to suit your personality. Everyone knows that the T-shirts in the menswear section are the best …