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 …
Another paisley button down I bought today. This one from Arrow Cum Laude. I used to wear an identical shirt 30 years ago when I was 15, after watching a screening of Shirley Clarke’s The Cool World. I agree with Z at the Suitroom - this is going to be the next big craze for the ivy/preppy …
thesuitroom: That’s a paisley, not an emblematic. Great shirt. This is the next step after the madras craze dies down. Your move, Gant/Gitman theweejun: This early 1960s McGregor 765 emblematic button down just arrived from the USA. Haha, you’re absolutely right Z. I learned that term …
Seen on US Ebay. ‘The Ivy Leaguer’ - vintage grey jersey popover button down shirt. …
Towncraft Penn Prest Button Down Shirts. JC Penney 1966. …
Splendid unearthing of vintage ads and news articles on the Ivy Look in Australia by this chap (more at the link) …
This early 1960s McGregor 765 emblematic button down just arrived from the USA. It’s actually deadstock but seller didn’t point that out. Nice when that happens instead of the seller making out something is mint when it’s trashed. Short sleeve with locker loop and avk collar …
V Neck Sweater & Button Down Shirt. North Carolina. 1963 …
Wear Dated. Liberty Slacks, Joe Namath in Clarks Desert Boots. 1966 …