Common Era

Common Era or Current Era, abbreviated CE, is a calendar era that is often used as an alternative naming of the Anno Domini system ("in the year of the Lord"), abbreviated AD. The system uses BCE as an abbreviation for "before the Common (or Current) Era" and CE as an abbreviation for "Common Era". The CE/BCE designation uses the year-numbering system introduced by the 6th-century Christian monk Dionysius Exiguus, who started the Anno Domini designation, intending the beginning of the life of Jesus to be the reference date. Neither notation includes a year zero, and the two notations (CE/BCE and AD/BC) are numerically equivalent; thus "2016 CE" corresponds to "AD 2016", and "400 BCE" corresponds to "400 BC". The Gregorian calendar and the year-numbering system associated with it is the calendar system with most widespread use in the world today. For decades, it has been the global standard, recognized by international institutions such as the United Nations and the Universal Postal Union.

Common Era (clothing)

Common Era is a menswear fashion line designed and managed by Kit Halvorsen. It is based in San Francisco and Boston. The line is quickly expanding, and offers parts of the collection at reputed San Francisco boutique, MAC (Modern Appealing Clothing).

Information

Common Era's style is derived from the East Coast's classy prep intertwined with the current fashion forward trends. The company is based in Boston as well as San Francisco. They are dedicated to keeping production their clothing out of sweatshops, and every piece of clothing is made with quality in the United States. The employees are also the top paid for their work. The company is known for its attention to detail in its pieces.

Background

The designer and manager, Kit Halvorsen, began his life with an interest in art. He was a painter, photographer, and a graphic designer. It wasn't until his later years he discovered a love for fashion design that specialized in menswear. He is fascinated by artistry and aesthetics within each garment. He also believes that most forms of art are not very accessible, but fashion is an art form that affects everyone's lives: "Everyone gets dressed in the morning."