Weejunisms

In amongst the usual Dad's wear and euro sloane preppy nonsense, in the last couple of seasons, GANT have sneaked in some really nice bits and pieces to their Rugger collection. I don't know what their PR is like in the US but here in the UK it's like they were told they had to sell the stuff and … [Read more...] about The Return of GANT – Quietly and By Accident?

In the late 50s and into the 1960s, the must have accessory for any young blade was a British sportscar. Austin Healey, Triumph TR, MGA, or here the classic Sunbeam Alpine and a nice shearling coat to go with it. … [Read more...] about You Need The Right Car to Go With It…

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

Been a bit tardy with post recently due to other commitments, but fear not I've been clipping ads of interest behind the scenes and will be posting some of them over the next week or so. As well as the odd more in depth piece, sometimes it's nice just to look at stuff, right? Pick up that … [Read more...] about A Man You Can Lean On, That’s Klopman (1966)

I don't normally re-blog the work of others, but sometimes you come across something that's too good not to share. Take the very excellent The Ivy League Look blog's recent post on the CIA having issues wearing Ivy League style.... ... and the Russian KGB trying to mimic it! Always … [Read more...] about I Was a CIA Ivy Look Spy!