A small laurel wreath embroidered into the cotton - it’s an iconic and instantly recognisable symbol.But this seemingly innocuous logo means all sorts of things to all sorts of different people.2 Tone heroes The Specials, known for their politically sharp lyrics, wore Fred Perry shirts when singing about the working classes during the 1970s.A Fred Perry collection dedicated to the legacy of Amy Winehouse also exists.Even Gwen Stefani and her No Doubt bandmates have donned the famous logo on stage.And of course tennis player Fred Perry himself - the Stockport son of a socialist MP - wore the polo shirt and launched the brand at Wimbledon in 1952.Mods, Suedeheads, skinheads, ska fans and indie kids are among the many British subcultures to.
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