(This was an unpublished post from 2015 but warranted publishing I think - The Weejun) I've been meaning to write something about the Baracuta G9 for some time. One of the problems is that I love the jacket, and all it's details and history but am ambivalent towards the company itself. Why? … [Read more...] about The Baracuta G9 (or How To Devalue An Iconic Product By Alienating Your Core Customers)
Ametora – The Story of American Traditional in Japan
American Trad Hits Japan The subject of American style in post war Japan, particularly Ivy has always been of interest to me. Pre-internet days one could only guess at the roots - Hollywood movies, GIs in occupation, loss of confidence in Japanese tradition after the war. Well it turns out … [Read more...] about Ametora – The Story of American Traditional in Japan
The Return of Hutton Famous Desert Boots
"Desert Boots The Way They Used to Be Made" That's the slogan for the latest re-emergence of a classic heritage brand, Hutton aka Hutton of Northampton. For those followers of The Weejun and any online reference to suede chukkas, Hutton will of course be known as the original makers of the … [Read more...] about The Return of Hutton Famous Desert Boots
In Praise of De Paz. One of the Great Stores of The World.
De Paz, Via Ugo Bassi, Bologna One of the reasons for my blogging slowing down is that often the posts can take a negative turn and that’s no fun to write or to read. Today’s post is most definitely a positive one. These days real tradition is being rapidly lost in favour of faux heritage … [Read more...] about In Praise of De Paz. One of the Great Stores of The World.
(Updated) A Deadstock Lion of Troy Popover, Casablanca & The Genome Project
(Update at the bottom - 3rd Sept 2014) I know what you're thinking. The Weejun must have really lost the plot this time. What has the movie Casablanca and the nobel prize winning race to crack the human genome code got to do with the Ivy Look? Well, I found some kind of ivy holy grail for sale … [Read more...] about (Updated) A Deadstock Lion of Troy Popover, Casablanca & The Genome Project
1960s Deadstock Bleeding Madras Shirts – A Nice Little Haul
Like many people I know obsessed with the look, I'm always buying stuff out of season. When things are rare, old stock or even just plain old limited edition; well what can you do but buy 'em up and store 'em away for the metaphorical rainy (or perhaps sunny) day? Unusual then, that I found this … [Read more...] about 1960s Deadstock Bleeding Madras Shirts – A Nice Little Haul
In Praise of O’Connells
A few days ago the Buffalo Times did a great piece on the modern day 56 year overnight success of Buffalo's greatest landmark, O'Connells. Once the preserve of those 'in the know' O'Connells is now about as great a niche online success as it's possible to find. Traditional Meets The Modern … [Read more...] about In Praise of O’Connells
I Took My Own Advice: 1970s Tan Bass Weejuns
Shopping Your Own Closet Really Works! Last week I wrote about 'shopping your own closet'. Well, I thought I'd take my own advice today and start digging around in some of those carefully preserved items way back at the bottom of stacks of shoe boxes in what's supposed to be my office. As everyone … [Read more...] about I Took My Own Advice: 1970s Tan Bass Weejuns