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#26 2008-03-25 10:56:36
- The_Shooman
- A pretty face
- From: AUSTRALIA
- Posts: 13195
Re: Question for trads (Oxxford).
Which makes me ask....
what's the story with the Fedora Lounge guys? l post a brand new pair of classic quality shoos, but no-one ever likes them. They seem to prefer cheap second hand brands. Why?
#33 2008-03-25 12:52:21
- Taylor McIntyre
- Son of Ivy...
- Posts: 342
Re: Question for trads (Oxxford).
I actually don't hate "Trad". I've promoted it since '04 and only criticised it since '06.
I see it as a great way in to what I love. A very of-the-moment marketing opportunity. I do want to see it made better though. Ideally I'd like to see it become really 'Traditional' and therefore Ivy League and not just a post-Preppy Internet game.
However, if I can't "improve" 'Trad' then I'd still like it to exist. I'm not out to destroy anything.
If 'Trad' doesn't actually want to be traditional then that's fine - but it must then honestly be what it is and not lay claim to a tradition which it does not represent.
I'm against anything fake (so says the Internet Troll!).
All the Best to ye now -
Sunderlander 
#36 2008-03-25 13:13:34
- H. Logg
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- Posts: 133
Re: Question for trads (Oxxford).
I just checked out all of the posts that Shooman linked. If only my good lady would have seen me look at those guys in those clothes... the reaction would have been priceless I'm sure!
#37 2008-03-25 13:17:06
- tripchauncey
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- Posts: 568
Re: Question for trads (Oxxford).
Chums,
In America, perchance the term "Trad" is seducing because it avoids the social class issues of ivy league or preppie. Ironic that the board dwells on social class issues, but so be it. I reckon there are not too many Hahvahd men on BBR.
Cheerio.
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#39 2008-03-25 15:58:25
- Admiral Cod
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Re: Question for trads (Oxxford).
"You will find that men of style and their adherents are considered either political enemies of the people or reckless, gluttoness consumers while most live in squalor" - FNB
#40 2008-03-26 02:29:36
- Taylor McIntyre
- Son of Ivy...
- Posts: 342
Re: Question for trads (Oxxford).
I agree with the Admiral & what's wrong with "Trad" being that?
Why does "Trad" feel the need to pretend to be something else with a load of hokum added on to back up its claims? C'mon, you can't really be a Yankee born in Virginia can you?
"Trad" DOES exist on the Internet. You can't deny that. And it IS what Admiral Cod says. Why deny that?
"Trads" should be proud of what they are not always on the backfoot.
One small point, Longwing - J. Press is Ivy League as it is today. Only in Japan is J. Press Trad and Japanese Trad IS different to what is being attempted on AAAT.
And its a difference worth celebrating.
Best -
#43 2008-03-26 06:15:00
- longwing
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Re: Question for trads (Oxxford).
"Ivy League" is a stupid name. "Trad" is much better.
#49 2008-03-26 08:29:45
- Admiral Cod
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- Posts: 412
Re: Question for trads (Oxxford).
"You will find that men of style and their adherents are considered either political enemies of the people or reckless, gluttoness consumers while most live in squalor" - FNB