Ivy Style: Radical Conformist

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Chronicling Ivy League's timeless menswear influence.

If you have an appreciation for fashion history and the classic elegance of Ivy League attire, "Ivy Style: Radical Conformist" is a must-read. It's not just a history lesson; it's a visual journey through the evolution of an iconic fashion trend that has withstood the test of time. Patricia Mears expertly guides you through the subtleties that made this style a radical form of expression within the conformist bounds of tradition. It might just inspire you to add a touch of class to your own wardrobe.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Ivy Style: Radical Conformist

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ISBN: 9780300170559
Date of Publication: 2012-10-16
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, History
Goodreads rating: 3.93
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A history of "Ivy Style" in menswear, tracing the origins and diffusion of this enduring and classic fashion. Focusing on menswear dating from the early 20th century through today, this elegant book traces the main periods of the interwar years when classic items, such as tweed jackets and polo coats, were appropriated from the English man's wardrobe and redesigned by pioneering American firms such as Brooks Brothers and J. Press for young men at elite East Coast colleges; then from 1945 to the late 1960s, when the staples of Ivy Style—oxford cloth shirts, khaki pants, and penny loafers—were worn by a new, diverse group that included working-class students and jazz musicians; and finally the current revival of the Ivy look that began in the early 1980s. Ivy Style celebrates both high-profile proponents of the style—including the Duke of Windsor, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, and Miles Davis—who made the look their own, and designers such as Ralph Lauren, J. McLaughlin, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Bastian, and Thom Browne, who have made it resonate with new generations of style enthusiasts. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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Chronicling Ivy League's timeless menswear influence.

If you have an appreciation for fashion history and the classic elegance of Ivy League attire, "Ivy Style: Radical Conformist" is a must-read. It's not just a history lesson; it's a visual journey through the evolution of an iconic fashion trend that has withstood the test of time. Patricia Mears expertly guides you through the subtleties that made this style a radical form of expression within the conformist bounds of tradition. It might just inspire you to add a touch of class to your own wardrobe.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.