Who is Fred Perry? The name behind my “now” favorite apparel is actually a tennis champion. Frederick John Perry (18 May 1909 – 2 February 1995) was an English tennis and table tennis player. He was a three-time Wimbledon champion and was the No. 1 player for five consecutive years. Alright then, we know that the guy was a winner but how did the famous polo shirt came to be?




Trivia : Did you know that Fred Perry, the iconic tennis player actually invented the sweatband. It started with a partnership with an Austrian footballer, Tibby Wegner. After this, they decided to make some sport shirts which was to be made from white knitted cotton pique with short sleeves and buttons down the front. The shirt was an immediate success when it was launched in 1952. The brand is well-known for the “laurel” logo in the left breast side of the shirt. The laurel was actually the old Wimbledon symbol.

The white polo shirt was only supplemented in the late 50s when the MODS of Britain picked up on it and demanded a more varied color designs. It was the shirt of choice for diverse groups of teenagers throughout the 1960s and 70s, ranging from the skinheads to the Northern Soul scene. As we all know, the MODS rode Vespas and Lambrettas. This is the primary reason why I shifted to this hip Fred Perry shirt.  Fred Perry is synonymous to style, just like the Vespa.  HOW COOL IS THAT?

While I was browsing the Fred Perry website, I came across this Fred Perry 100 Scooter Competition. You just need to sign up and provide some details. It’s fairly easy and the price is a Fred Perry designed Vespa LXV… HOW SWEET!!!!

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Win A Fred Perry Vespa LXV