Archives for March 2011

Unusual Playboy chukkas in what appears to be tan leather with a natural blond crepe sole... … [Read more...] about Apres Ski Playboy Chukkas, Michigan 1963

Both the plaid sports jacket and the holdall are really nice, although I'm not sure I'd want to wear one and carry the other at the same time. The holdall should be one for the Japanese reissue... … [Read more...] about Pendleton From Head to Toe – 1958

Sometimes it's hard to remember just how ubiquitous these things were. Herb Lester sent me some links to a treasure trove of vintage campus images from the Boom Period. I'll post them as I get time, many of them need no comment but just help get that feel of the Look and how these clothes were … [Read more...] about Pushing Weejuns On The Side. North Carolina 1963

Today I received a pair of vintage Bass Weejuns in the post from my good friend and thrifting colleague on the West Coast, Fred. He'd picked them up from a US Ebay seller who didn't ship internationally, but had been a touch small for him. Lucky for me, as they fit me perfectly. This is the … [Read more...] about Deadstock Bass Weejuns: Tassel Loafers 1970s & 1980s