Gladstone, William Ewart (1809-1898) refers to the British political leader who served as Liberal Prime Minister four times He enacted educational and parliamentary reforms and supported Irish home rule.
He is not typically associated with the fashion industry, but he did make an impact on men's fashion through the Creation of the Gladstone Bag, which was named after him. The Gladstone bag is a leather bag with a metal frame that was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is still used by some today as a stylish and practical travel bag. The bag features a hinged frame that allows it to open wide, making it easy to pack and access the contents inside. It is often characterized by its boxy shape and sturdy construction, and has been featured in films and television shows as an accessory of sophisticated and elegant characters.