Posted in American, Apparel Arts, accessories, apparel, books, design, fashion, footwear, history, style, vintage, tagged Apparel Arts, boots, Esquire, footwear, magazine, menswear, shoes, vintage on October 19, 2009 | 4 Comments »
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The Nordic — Character in Shoes
With its square front and rugged styling, the Nordic reflects its ancestry. Adapted from a Norwegian Ski Boot — and the sensation of Continental Resorts — Taylor-Made Craftsmen have added an unusual comfort. Smart with flannels and all sports attire, it fits into any man’s wardrobe.
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Square-Toed Blucher Oxford
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Posted in American, Auto, apparel, fashion, films, history, pop culture, style, vintage, tagged 1950s, Auto, car, culture, drag, fashion, film, hot rod, racing, teen, teenage, vintage on July 26, 2009 | 2 Comments »
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1950s hot rod culture at it’s best. Yes, there’s the prerequisite corny score and script… but more so, enjoy the glorious landscape of 1950’s fashion, pomade, and hot rod heaven.
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Posted in American, British, apparel, fashion, history, vintage, tagged design, fashion, illustration, menswear, rules, vintage on March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.” –Oscar Wilde
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Posted in American, British, apparel, fashion, history, tartan, vintage, tagged design, fashion, menswear, tartan on March 25, 2009 | 4 Comments »
“Capital punishment would be more effective as a preventive measure if it were administered prior to the crime.” –Woody Allen
In this case, I have to agree.
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Posted in American, British, LIFE archive, Preppy, apparel, fashion, history, tartan, vintage, tagged design, fashion, menswear on March 23, 2009 | 3 Comments »
“Edward VIII replaced his fly buttons with a zip, a revolutionary move; and his Fair Isle pullovers, shorts and Windsor knots were considered by some to foreshadow the end of Empire.” –Angus McGill
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Posted in American, apparel, fashion, history, vintage, tagged design, fashion, GQ, menswear on March 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Did you ever get the feeling that the world was a tuxedo and you were a pair of brown shoes?” –George Gobel
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Posted in American, Art, Preppy, apparel, fashion, history, vintage, tagged Art, design, fashion, menswear on March 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our little friend has a better wardrobe than most people I know–
and they’re in the business.
Go ahead– throw on that Duffle coat and plaid cap, buddy.
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Posted in American, LIFE archive, Preppy, accessories, apparel, fashion, history, tartan, vintage, tagged 1950s, fashion, menswear, plaid, tartan on March 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely.” –William Somerset Maugham
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