Allison Pearson

I speak as the journalist who, on the first day back at work for 'The Daily Telegraph' after the birth of my daughter, went to interview Tom Hanks with an epaulette of banana sick on my jacket.

Welsh Author

Epaulettes often indicate the rank of the wearer, with different symbols and colors.

Military Rank

Epaulettes can be a sign of prestige or honor in the military.

Status Symbol

Military personnel wear epaulettes primarily during ceremonies or formal events.

Formal Occasions

In design, epaulettes add a bold look to clothing and are often purely decorative.

Fashion Statement

Designers may use epaulettes to evoke a sense of authority or military chic.

Symbolic Reference

Epaulettes are often used in costumes to create a historical or military look.

Costume Design

 up first we have the epaulette shark these precious little sharks are one of my personal favorites they live in coastal environments and eat lots of crunchy benthic or bottom-dwelling

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 without any water at all. The epaulette shark may be different from a great white or a bull shark, but it's evidence of evolution.