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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Showing posts with label 1957. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1957. Show all posts

December 10, 2012

Our exclusive worsted flannel trousers, 1957

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Our exclusive worsted flannel trousers, cut on our own pattern that features 1/4 forward pockets, back strap, plain front, and contour waistband. 

Source:

The Daily Princetonian - 12/11/57

October 10, 2012

Old School UVa - The Photographs of Ed Roseberry


October 1957 - Scott Stadium


February 1967 - DKE house

 

 February 1963 - ZBT house

 

October 1967

Source: UVA Magazine

September 29, 2012

Brass, pearl or emblem buttons optional, 1957

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Deep navy, olive, or tan blazer, styled in our three-button natural shoulder model with brass, pearl or emblem buttons optional.

Source:

The Phillipian - 10/3/57

June 24, 2012

Conservatism in Color Suits, 1957

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 Here are muted tones and soft stripes, impeccably tailored natural shoulders with lap seams and hooked vent, set off with blended Paisley linings.

Source:

The Daily Princetonian - 11/21/57

March 5, 2012

Famous Co-op Shirts, 1957

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As interpreted by New England's finest shirtmaker, the cherished button-down collar assumes new significance achieved with a becoming arched front flare. Here shown in choice combed cotton Oxford . . . with collar and cuffs unlined for comfort . . . the distinction of center button on collar-back and center back pleat.

Source:

The Williams Record - 9/25/57

October 25, 2011

September 26, 2011

The Eljo's shirt, 1957

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Made especially for us in our four buttons pullover model, oxford cloth, flap pocket, and tapered sides.

 Source:

Cavalier Daily - 10/9/57

April 15, 2011

March 9, 2011

Cornell, 1957









Source:

Cornell University, Cornellian - 1957

October 21, 2010

Greeks, Cornell, 1957

Source:

Cornell University - Cornellian, 1957

April 24, 2010

The Poll Winners, 1957-58

1957

1958

Shelly Manne

Barney Kessel

Ray Brown



Editor's note: The cheesy album covers belie the truly good jazz on the vinyl.

February 11, 2010

Yale, Through the Years

Skull and Bones 1861

Crew, Freshmen, Class of 1907

Crew, 1907

Crew, 1910

[Notice the change in collar style from 1907 to 1910]

Golf team, 1929

1935

1940

1942

Whiffenpoofs, 1949

Debate Association officers, 1949-1950

Pierson College, 1950

1955

Berkeley College, 1957

1958

1962

1962

Amy Solomon, the first woman to register at Yale, 1969


Yale Chauvinist Pig, tie for the 30th reunion of the Class of 1940 in 1970

1971


Source:

Yale University Library - The Manuscripts and Archives Digital Images Database (MADID)

January 15, 2010

Ivy Hits Milwaukee, 1957








Ivy was it for the back-to-campus crowd in 1957 Milwaukee. Click on the link below for more.

Source:

The Milwaukee Journal - 8/25/57