Allotmentcore: why everyone is dressing like Barbara in The Good Life
Clogs, chore jackets, straw hats and woven baskets are the look of the season.
The Guardian reports: Clogs, chore jackets, straw hats and woven baskets are the look of the season.
But are the brands and people embracing this aesthetic really doing any gardening? Lately, it feels like you can’t move for clogs.
This lifestyle story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Barbara, Good Life and Little House.
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- Barbara, Good Life, Little House
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