Welcome to The Ivy League Look

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."

This blog will not present modern-day iterations of this "look"; it will be shown in its original context as an American style worn during this specific era. Author commentary will be kept to a minimum.

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November 11, 2009

Horne's "The Ivy League", 1951

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"The Ivy League is smart, distinctive and sensible as it conforms to natural body lines...no built up excess padding, no binding...just easy freedom."

Source:

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 8/25/51

[Author comment: This is the earliest "Ivy League" clothing reference that I have discovered.]
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1 comment:

Richard M said...

A good explanation-it was the pared down look, after the football shoulders of the 40's.

November 11, 2009 at 6:27 AM

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