Tag: ivy league

Les Tricheurs in full on YouTube

  I got an email recently from Enamel Verguren (Manu), author of the Mod Chronicles books. It related to a French movie from 1959 called Les Tricheurs, about which he was writing a piece for the Double Breasted fanzine. I've not been able to find a copy of the movie […]

John Simons – new shirt designs

The website is still some time off, but luckily, the new stock at John Simons does appear via the medium of social networks, so we can get an idea of what's just landed. The new shirts are likely to appeal to the ivy-leaning mods out there, especially the popover blue […]

Uniqlo madras check shirts – discounted

I know we've featured these before, but we're mentioning the Uniqlo madras check shirts once again for three reasons: 1. They now have all sizes in stock for both long and short-sleeve styles.2. It's warm, making these shirts ideal for the weather.3. They're discounted even more. Take your pick from […]

Fred Perry Madras check Harrington

We featured a fairly standard check Harrington from Baracuta yesterday, but this Fred Perry lightweight Madras check Harrington jacket certainly takes things a step further. Part of the Laurel collection and designed with summer in mind, this bold 'shirt jacket' (as it is referred to) has a twin-button collar, single-button […]

Lacoste Elias Blouson Jacket

One day I might do a top 5 or top 10 Harringtons article, because Baracuta is no longer the only player in town these days (although their higher-end range is still edging it right now). Anyway, in the meantime, here's another option – the Lacoste Elias Blouson Jacket. This is […]

Gakken Mook Fashion Text Series

Some of you might be aware of the Ivy illustrated books, superb pocket guides to the ivy league look that came out of Japan some years back. They went quickly and are now very collectable. Which is why we think these Gakken Mook Fashion Text Series books should be snapped […]

Gitman Vintage Madras check shirts

Possibly of interest to those of you with an ivy leaning are these Gitman Vintage Madras check shirts. Two designs available (the other pictured over the page), with both of the US-made Madras cotton shirts offering an archive cut, V-stitched chest pocket, button-down collar and box pleat. Not cheap though […]

Sebago Oxblood Penny Loafers

Loafers aren't to everyone's taste, but if they appeal to you, these Sebago Oxblood High Shine Leather Penny Loafers might well tick the right boxes. An ivy-inspired gem, these Sebago loafers, as well as having that high gloss finish, have a hand-sewn toe and heel, along with a black sole. […]