Last edited by Oliver (2012-05-26 10:46:45)
@ Woolster - yeah, those prices are bonkers. I had actually seen the Gant polo myself but I had wondered if it was genuine vintage. Up till now I had never seen a *vintage* Gant polo with that kind of label on it, stating "Gant Shirtmakers". I thought that maybe it was a modern shirt from the Yale Coop Campus Store line. I guess you learn something new every day.
There are two really nice brooks poplin summer suits on ebay right now in a rare 37s - both listed for a reasonable BIN price. I would be all over them except the measurements are a bit big for me and frankly I already own enough clothes that fit a bit loose. I hope someone here can benefit - if anyone needs links pm me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rancourt-Co-Venetian-Moccasin-Plainsman-Brown-Chromexcel-size-7D-US-7-5-C-D-/140762148538
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-Tan-Weltline-Penny-Loafer-Rancourt-Co-Rider-Boot-Ralph-Lauren-12-D-/290719323739
I have a french workers jacket - one of the blue ones Bill Cunningham always wears. Fly fronted with a small collar. I love it, very casual workwear vibe.
without the patch pockets, you're looking at a pair of seersucker pjs.
Papillion. Penal colony Ivy!
It's a bit like the "Ice Cream" Jackets favoured by Mods around '64.
I love it. I'd wear it for sure.
I remember summer holidays in Ibiza when I kid and there was always this one old local guy who used to walk up and down the sea front every evening talking to people. He would wear a workers jacket in I guess a chambray with a collarless white shirt underneath and some pretty baggy cotton pants. I think maybe very plain white plimsolls too. That guy was cool as hell. A good look for Summer in Europe. Especially if you are a bazillion years old.
Do you know of any pictures of Mods in these ice cream jackets? I know the sort of jackets you mean and I've heard the term but I don't think I've ever actually seen one worn.
Scotch Ivy?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-60s-Mens-Jacket-Blazer-Sportcoat-Stanley-Blacker-White-Horse-Cellar-Blue-/370621442270?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item564ac268de
That one has been up on eBay/Etsy for many long months.