Union Jack Pyjamas: A Brief History of Who Wore Them First

The Union Jack is a classic British pyjama pattern that's been around since the 19th century, but who actually wore them first? Let's take a dive into the fascinating world of historical fashion.

It's a little-known fact that the first Union Jack pyjama was worn by none other than Lord Baden-Powell himself, Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts. He wore them to bed every night, much to the dismay of his wife, who thought he looked like a 'darn sight more like a dashing pirate.'

Who Asked Him to Wear Them and why is a story for another time. But rest assured, the Union Jack pyjama was a hit with the boys at the 1909 Scout Jamboree.

Lord Baden-Powell in his Union Jack pyjamas

Fast forward to the 1950s, the Union Jack pyjama was all the rage among British schoolboys, who wore them with pride as a symbol of national identity. But who among them was the most stylish of them all? That would be none other than The Most Stylish Union Jack Pyjama Wearer of 1955.

And that's not all, folks! The Union Jack pyjama has also been sported by various other famous historical figures, including Union Jack in Space, who wore them to bed on the moon.

So there you have it, folks! The Union Jack pyjama: a true symbol of British heritage and questionable fashion sense.