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#1 2015-03-28 12:48:43

CaptainMaddox
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From: UK
Posts: 329

The Breton shirt

Not ivy but a very iconic piece of clothing. i have a couple by saint james and armor lux (they are the main players) but I think I prefer the regular crew neck striped shirts, more versatile and the boat neck look can look a little effeminate and well....gay?

Not everyone's cup of tea but I think they have their place every now and agin, but they'll probably look out of place on Acton High st.

Saint James have two: The lightweight Miniquiers and the heavyweight Meridien, if they're too pricey for you try out the Russian Marine Telnyashka the quality on those are decent are decent.

Maybe wear the sleeves rolled up/buy short sleeve/tailor to shorten sleeve to avoid the mime artist look?

 

#2 2015-03-28 13:10:14

stanshall
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From: Gilligan's Island
Posts: 12991

Re: The Breton shirt

/\  or wear black leather motorcycle jacket, old ripped jeans, dirty white canvas sneakers and be the Ramones

... or wear only the shirt, skip the pants, underwear, shoes and socks completely, have a deep tan on a massive bald melon, go to the beach and be Picasso

which is what I'm about to do myself actually,

it takes a confident dude to wear a boatneck anything

I had a red and white Breton-type striped shirt with red ringer crewneck from Sears when I was nine ... Bean used to sell them too but I can only visualize them on preppy girls

boatneck or not I refuse to say the word "crepes"


"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"

 

#3 2015-03-28 14:27:03

woofboxer
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From: The Lost County of Middlesex
Posts: 7959

Re: The Breton shirt


'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'. 
John Simons

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#4 2015-03-28 15:54:12

YoungSoulRebel
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Posts: 270

Re: The Breton shirt

Living with in 500 yards of the Pacific ocean, I decided to grab a few of the Saint James Meridiens last year. I love them for a casual walk on the beach with Mrs.YSR and my dog,  a super frizzy pomeranian. In my opinion, wearing an "effeminate"top and walking an "effeminate" dog cancel each other out to make me look SUPER macho haha!
Im a big fan of the Saint James Breton jumpers as well. I own Matelot sweater and its built like a brick wall, super warm and thick.
Ive ordered from https://brittanyboutique.com for most of them. Great service and they are a bit cheaper for the members in the USA.

 

#5 2015-03-28 17:49:36

stanshall
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From: Gilligan's Island
Posts: 12991

Re: The Breton shirt


"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"

 

#6 2015-03-29 02:54:16

katon
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Re: The Breton shirt

Last edited by katon (2015-03-29 03:34:58)

 

#7 2015-03-29 13:22:11

stanshall
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From: Gilligan's Island
Posts: 12991

Re: The Breton shirt

/\  1982 was a great year for L.L. Bean, every student in the East was buying the stuff like crazy ....  to the point of Total Design Concept, especially at the women's colleges ....


"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"

 

#8 2015-03-29 15:20:12

Tomiskinky
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Posts: 3232

Re: The Breton shirt

Marrimeko do great ones, I have a blue ad white long sleeve version.

 

#9 2015-03-29 15:29:23

Armchaired
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From: Old England
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Re: The Breton shirt


�Careful with that axe Eugene.�

 

#10 2015-03-29 15:54:54

Tommy
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Re: The Breton shirt

"Each year they go on manoeuvres, To prepare for defence they are keen, Sometimes it's the Lakes of Killarney, More often the pond in the Green,The canal it could be of assistance, In defending our own holy ground, But due to proposed legislation, We'll have to sail all the way round.."

The Dubliners, The Irish Navy

There's a picture of my old man, with the rest of the crew shortly after this came out...by a pond,  the captains got a model boat on a string.

 

#11 2015-03-30 05:06:58

Thee Captain
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From: The galaxy MACS0647-JD
Posts: 6972

Re: The Breton shirt

Anything in a Breton stylee I STILL be down with..tend to wear more t shirt stuff these days but long sleeves saw much action in my scenes of the 80s for sure..

Sunspel & John Lewis have done some lovely bits in recent years too I'd add...

Picasso looks the mutts...


He came he saw he gave the WANKER SIGN! Moved on from Talk Bollocks now as it's well shite innit and y'all look MINGIN'..
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#12 2015-03-30 06:19:29

CaptainMaddox
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From: UK
Posts: 329

Re: The Breton shirt

 

#13 2015-03-30 06:38:18

Thee Captain
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Re: The Breton shirt


He came he saw he gave the WANKER SIGN! Moved on from Talk Bollocks now as it's well shite innit and y'all look MINGIN'..
I Lunge Therefore I Am #theecaptainofsuave
https://www.mixcloud.com/TheeCaptainOfSuave

 

#14 2015-03-30 06:58:52

London Calling
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Re: The Breton shirt

 

#15 2015-03-30 10:39:53

J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock
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Re: The Breton shirt

I'm wearing one of these Uniqlo jobs today;

http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/goods/143923

Not bad at all for £12.90! fairly heavyweight, more of a crew neck than the traditional boatneck and 3/4 striped in a marine blue rather than a navy - all features I much prefer.

I've long been inspired by this outrageous mover from the "High Numbers at the Railway Hotel" footage. Breton, khakis and desert boots - a fine look!

https://youtu.be/rH2oEM1QhKE?t=4m8s


adam!
www.neatss.wordpress.com

 

#16 2015-03-30 10:48:43

Bop
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Re: The Breton shirt

Mrs Bop said these were out off fashion now and she wasnt going to carry on wearing hers, I told her to shut up and put it back on!

 

#17 2015-03-30 10:50:47

Worried Man
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From: Davebrubeckistan
Posts: 15988

Re: The Breton shirt

I walk into this thread and just feel like I don't even know you guys anymore.


"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955

 

#18 2015-03-30 21:21:26

chatsworth osborne jr.
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Re: The Breton shirt

Are these the same thing as a Russian telnyashka?

 

#19 2015-05-06 12:13:05

Thee Captain
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Re: The Breton shirt


He came he saw he gave the WANKER SIGN! Moved on from Talk Bollocks now as it's well shite innit and y'all look MINGIN'..
I Lunge Therefore I Am #theecaptainofsuave
https://www.mixcloud.com/TheeCaptainOfSuave

 

#20 2015-05-06 12:59:44

YoungSoulRebel
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Re: The Breton shirt

 

#21 2015-05-21 06:10:10

Thee Captain
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From: The galaxy MACS0647-JD
Posts: 6972

Re: The Breton shirt

Anyone ever gone Fisherman Smock mental?!?

Trust me...Thee Captain's going there again...... gonna get a tent n all and live on that island in the middle of the Serpentine....but Mum's the word...not a word to anyone...

Visitors by appointment ONLY...and be sure to bring some Mrs Crimble's Gluten Free Chocolate Macaroons if you is gonna bother....?!?


He came he saw he gave the WANKER SIGN! Moved on from Talk Bollocks now as it's well shite innit and y'all look MINGIN'..
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#22 2015-09-13 15:21:56

Thee Captain
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Posts: 6972

Re: The Breton shirt


He came he saw he gave the WANKER SIGN! Moved on from Talk Bollocks now as it's well shite innit and y'all look MINGIN'..
I Lunge Therefore I Am #theecaptainofsuave
https://www.mixcloud.com/TheeCaptainOfSuave

 

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