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This blog presents a historical view through articles, photographs, reminiscences, and advertisements, of an American style of men's fashion of the mid-20th century known as "The Ivy League Look" or "The Ivy Look."

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September 10, 2009

Varsity Town Clothes, 1963

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Source: SI - 5/20/63
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3 comments:

Richard M said...

From the halcyon days when young men wanted to look mature.

September 10, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Eric Stott said...

I've got a Varsity Town tailcoat and trousers sold by Kaufman's of Pittsburgh, pre-1960. A really nice piece of work, though the thick cloth and huge lapels make it a period piece. It serves me well at the occasional formal dance.

February 27, 2011 at 7:08 PM
Marrkk said...

I have a Varsity-Town (labeled with a dash in the name) sport coat inherited from my father which is from Coles Men's Wear of Battle Creek. It is probably early- mid 50s, as he left Battle Creek in 1956. It is also heavy, with a herringbone-like pattern. The lapels are not so large as to look out of place today. Well tailored and nicely lined.

January 3, 2014 at 7:24 AM

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