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Non-Binary Courtwear
Questions around what was appropriate court dress for barristers who are not men began to be considered in 1919, when women were first permitted to practise law and join the...
Non-Binary Courtwear
Questions around what was appropriate court dress for barristers who are not men began to be considered in 1919, when women were first permitted to practise law and join the...
Common Questions about Court Dress
The wearing of wigs and gowns in UK courts has a long history, dating back to the 17th century. We answer the most common questions to do with court attire, what you should...
Common Questions about Court Dress
The wearing of wigs and gowns in UK courts has a long history, dating back to the 17th century. We answer the most common questions to do with court attire, what you should...
A History of Wing-collar Shirts
Though wing-collar shirts have developed through men's fashion, they are also widely worn by female barristers in court and by women who prefer suits on black-tie occasions. Wing-collar shirts have the "wing-collar"...
A History of Wing-collar Shirts
Though wing-collar shirts have developed through men's fashion, they are also widely worn by female barristers in court and by women who prefer suits on black-tie occasions. Wing-collar shirts have the "wing-collar"...
A History of Tunic Shirts and Detachable Collars
In a legal setting, the detachable collar allows barristers to wear two types of shirt in one day. A collarless "tunic" shirt can be worn with a "day collar" outside court to look like...
A History of Tunic Shirts and Detachable Collars
In a legal setting, the detachable collar allows barristers to wear two types of shirt in one day. A collarless "tunic" shirt can be worn with a "day collar" outside court to look like...
What to wear to Call
Your Call ceremony is your first dress rehearsal. The moment you finally put on the costume of a barrister and get called to the Bar. But what do you need and...
What to wear to Call
Your Call ceremony is your first dress rehearsal. The moment you finally put on the costume of a barrister and get called to the Bar. But what do you need and...
A History of Mourning Bands, Weepers and Court ...
For hundreds of years, barristers and the judiciary in the UK have been required to wear different attire in court during a period of mourning. The correctly dressed barrister when...
A History of Mourning Bands, Weepers and Court ...
For hundreds of years, barristers and the judiciary in the UK have been required to wear different attire in court during a period of mourning. The correctly dressed barrister when...
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What to Wear in Court: The New Bar Council Guid...
Court dress has always been a symbol of the profession - its history, its gravity, and its uniformity. But the Bar is changing. And with that comes a welcome update:...
What to Wear in Court: The New Bar Council Guid...
Court dress has always been a symbol of the profession - its history, its gravity, and its uniformity. But the Bar is changing. And with that comes a welcome update:...
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Pupillage Capsule Wardrobe: How to Make a State...
Getting called to the Bar is one thing. Getting dressed for court is another. Pupillage demands a smart, functional wardrobe that carries you from case to conference without draining your...
Pupillage Capsule Wardrobe: How to Make a State...
Getting called to the Bar is one thing. Getting dressed for court is another. Pupillage demands a smart, functional wardrobe that carries you from case to conference without draining your...
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Introducing our Latest Collection!
Court wear has always held significance. It marks not just your role, but your readiness — to advocate, to lead, and to carry the profession into its future with confidence...
Introducing our Latest Collection!
Court wear has always held significance. It marks not just your role, but your readiness — to advocate, to lead, and to carry the profession into its future with confidence...
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I & N Blog: Charlotte Proudman
We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Charlotte Proudman, a barrister passionate about supporting women’s rights in court and founder of ‘Right to Equality’, a non-profit advocating for gender...
I & N Blog: Charlotte Proudman
We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Charlotte Proudman, a barrister passionate about supporting women’s rights in court and founder of ‘Right to Equality’, a non-profit advocating for gender...
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Legally Lifelong: Building a Sustainable, Suppo...
In the demanding world of criminal law, long hours, emotional toll, and high-pressure cases are often accepted as the norm. But behind the courtroom doors, many professionals are living with...
Legally Lifelong: Building a Sustainable, Suppo...
In the demanding world of criminal law, long hours, emotional toll, and high-pressure cases are often accepted as the norm. But behind the courtroom doors, many professionals are living with...
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Looking Back: Designing the First Hijab for Court
When we launched Ivy & Normanton in 2020 as the UK’s first court outfitter dedicated to women, our goal was to make court wear that reflected both the tradition of...
Looking Back: Designing the First Hijab for Court
When we launched Ivy & Normanton in 2020 as the UK’s first court outfitter dedicated to women, our goal was to make court wear that reflected both the tradition of...
