Weejunisms

Sears 1966 Christmas Catalogue. It’s that kind of weather here today. … [Read more...] about Sears Christmas Catalog

I also picked up this 1960s Bayard Popover. Definitely something of a boom years ivy extremism going on at the moment. Not to mention the fact that it’s actually snowing here in London. It has an interesting pointed ‘chevron’ hem. It was so cheap even with shipping that I couldn’t pass it up. Got to … [Read more...] about 1960’s Bayard Popover

I knew it. Starting a tumblr blog would mean I would get lazy with the original Weejun blog. It's just one of those things. Blogging with Tumblr is super fast and great for those images or vintage adverts that don't need an explanation. Some things however need to be on here. A long time search … [Read more...] about Finally, Deadstock Walk-Over Dirty Bucks

I've had a few enquiries recently from readers searching for tie up Bass Weejuns - a rare beast indeed and a different shoe entirely to the also rare Sportocasin (whose roots come directly from 1930s golf shoes). Sometime ago I posted a pair of already well worn 2 eyelet lace up Weejuns that I … [Read more...] about Vintage Bass Weejuns Tie Shoes

My long search of the LIFE magazine files also dug up these interesting photogaphs of an earlier college generation, some being outfitted for new wardrobe in local stores, others just general colleg life. The average date seems to be 1954 and the square format of most of them suggest the … [Read more...] about J. Press Newhaven: 1950s

Looking back from 2012, this stuff looks great doesn't it? But let's not forget that history is constantly rewriting itself (and often written by those who don't really know) and laid down for future generations as gospel. (God help those reading some of FNB in 20 years' time!). In reality, if … [Read more...] about Complete College Wardrobe Montgomery Ward 1962

Whilst not being any kind of beardy workwear East End type (and in fact in spite of that) I have always had a soft spot for classic American functional clothing. Back in the day it was LL Bean's catalogue that was prized and poured over just as much as Brooks Brothers or any other obscure US mail … [Read more...] about Corcoran, Hunting, Shooting & Fishing Fall/Winter 1959

Life photographer Bill Eppridge took a lot of images of country boy freshman Timothy Thompson, many more than were published in the 1964 article. The Life take on the piece was 'country boy out of his depth'. The following images are interesting as style refences to the reality of campus Ivy at … [Read more...] about The Freshman Blues Part Two