Aertex Clothing Releases Autumn 2006 Collection

British heritage brand Aertex launches a ready to wear shirt and knitwear collections.

Shirts
The definitive Aertex perforated white cotton shirt is re-launched for Autumn. Further shirt classics include pure cotton and linen long and short-sleeved shirts in pure white, gingham, windowpane checks and stripes. Western inspired shirts carry details such as double pockets, button detail on the shoulders and classic cowboy press-stud fastenings. Military influence appears on shirts in the form of epaulettes and tab pocket details, in various colours.

Granddad collar shirts see a welcome return with plain or pleated bib front. Colours include pastel pink, lemon, blue and white. Stitch details in contrast colours add originality to the classic pieces.

Knitwear
Stripes, checks and diamond argyle patterns feature on long sleeved jumpers and v-neck tank tops. Colours include stone, chocolate, white, pale blue and charcoal. Trend piece for AW06 is the long sleeved fitted granddad style cardigan and is available in slate grey and taupe with contrast detail on the shoulders and front pockets.

Price range £45 - £65. The collection can be bought online and from key stockist nationwide. www.aertex.com

* Founded in 1888, Aertex was conceived as a revolutionary yet logical idea for undergarments. Lewis Haslam, a Lancashire mill owner and politician began to link the partnering of holes and warmth and with two medical colleagues, began experimenting with aeration – trapping air within the warp and weft of fabric. The result was a fabric that provided a barrier between the warmth of the skin and the chill of the atmosphere.