Friday, June 6, 2014

Wear your state, wave your flag, and be proud of your home...It's fashionable!


Let’s talk about pride for the places we live.

For ages now, people have worn clothing to represent a sports team they love or a college that they attended. Showing team pride is no secret- In Ohio, it’s the Buckeyes. However, it wasn’t until recently I noticed people starting to show pride in the places that they’re from as well, not just the sports teams that play there.

Anytime I’m in England, there are no lack of Union Jack’s in clothing, socks, shoes, and even underwear- residents wear their flag with pride. A few months ago we started carrying necklaces and charms in the store that have our state shape on them (Ohio). Each time I got these necklaces and charms in the store, we would sell out of them in days. I began to realize that this trend wasn’t going away, it was in fact escalating. No matter where people are from, right now, it is fashionable to love your home- and display that pride in the outfits you wear.

Two weeks ago, Carnaby Street Style started carrying shirts made by a company that represent home pride and the idea of loving where you are from. “Be Proud Ohio” is a great company started by two Ohio natives with a desire to make a product that Ohioans could wear with pride, to showcase the state that they love. The company’s product description reads, “Let these products represent your deep love for this place: a community with a pulse that runs beyond its borders. Wherever you end up, be proud of your home. “

These words, “Be proud of your home” resonate with me, and I love that, right now, there is clothing, jewelry, socks and various other products that help people all across the state and globe show pride for the places that they live.

So wear your state, wave your flag, and be proud of your home- It’s fashionable! And you better believe I’ll wear my Ohio necklace with pride (But when the World Cup starts next week- I’ll also have my England team jersey on).
Emma

Boutique Owner and Everyday Girl