Thanks, Yuca! Tu español es bueno también.

Well, I have to explain my opinion better. I think only spanish mods and fashionistas know the term Ivy, and there isn't a real Ivy scene or Ivy shop in Madrid. First Brooks Brothers store was opened last year (there was an outlet store on the outskirts). However, it's true the Ivy influence in spanish classic style. I mean, common people don't know Ivy but in fact they are wearing ivy items. My father is a good example of this. He doesn't know what thing is Ivy, but you can see him in winter wearing a herringbone jacket, blue shirt with spread collar, repp tie, flannels not pleated and tassel loafers. Or in summer with beige pants (no khakis), penny loafers, surcingle belt, polo shirt and navy blazer.

I think this influence started in 60s, maybe like a kind of continental Ivy. In 80s the spanish posh (or ‘pijo’) style was definitely based in casual preppy (Ralph Lauren is a sacred brand since that). And nowadays there is a certain influence of Ivy in some cheap stores. You can buy knit ties and saddle shoes in Zara, or a seersucker jacket and a madras shirt (or similar) in Mango, while El Ganso was obsessed in the beginning with Thom Browne.

The fashionist area is no my thing.....but they know Ivy, of course, and mix it with italian and british clothes http://foro.sinabrochar.com/sastrerias-y-camiserias/5455-sastreria-italiana-sastreria-inglesa.html

Man 1924 has really beautiful  clothes.The owner is a friend of Scott Schuman (http://www.thesartorialist.com/tag/carlos-castillo/) and all that jazz.....

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Ivy in Spain??

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¿Dónde están mis cerdos?

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