Gingham For Spring Time Colour!

Hello, Roger here, I know you think it's bloody cold right now here in Sydney and that you might even be filled with a little despair owing to the winter blues and how bloody mad the world seems to be right now - but wait - there's spring! Spring is a time of colour and a time when life renews so be ready, it's coming! And when it comes, brighten yourself up like a brand new flower with a bit of brightly coloured gingham in your shirts. Don't be depressing! It's time to see life begin again!

Life begins again in spring and so too should your wardrobe! Colour for spring!

Did you know the derivation of the word gingham?

The name originates from the Malay adjective, genggang, meaning striped. Some sources say that the name came into English via Dutch. When originally imported into Europe in the 17th century it was a striped fabric, though now it is distinguished by its checkered pattern. From the mid 18th century, when it was being produced in the mills of Manchester, England, it started to be woven into checked or plaid patterns (often blue and white). Checked gingham became more common over time, though striped gingham was still available in the late Victorian period.