The Ivy

Imagine the afternoon sun peeking out from behind the embrace of a downy white cloud crawling across the sky. The air is crisp and the occasional breeze dances across your exposed skin as you idly stroll down a back country road. The sound of your thoughts mix with the crunching of fallen leaves underneath your feet creating an organic, poetic melody.

Sounds wonderful, right? Of course it does; but not all of us can escape out into the spacious countryside. And when you can't escape, how can you pretend? Well, by wearing an ivy. Now some of you may be wondering what an ivy is, or why you would be wearing an English climbing plant. The ivy also goes by the common name of the "newsie cap". Ringing any bells? This flat cap originated as the headwarmer for the working class, but over the years has gained more of an upper class image. The wonderful thing about this versatile cap is that it creates a casual image while maintaining that sophisticated oneness. The ivy comes in many different fabrics and makes a great addition to any autumnal ensemble. Thrown with jeans, a vest, and an oxford it says, "I'm into relaxing, so let's meet at the pub for merriment and unique music." Combined with an overcoat and silk scarf it speaks volumes in a different direction. Final verdict: this English isle accessory should be a "must" for your closet... and like the Swiss Army knife, the possibilites are endless.