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An A-1 Flight Jacket from Lost Worlds Inc.

November 11, 2012

An A-1 Flight Jacket From Lost Worlds Inc.

All I want for Christmas is an A-1 Flight Jacket from Lost Worlds Inc.

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I’m enamored of this heavy wool cardigan

October 2, 2012

I’m Enamored Of This Heavy Wool Cardigan

Speaking of the military recreationists at What Price Glory, I’m enamored of this heavy wool cardigan. At $75, you can…

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North Sea Clothing

October 1, 2012

North Sea Clothing

North Sea Clothing makes their things the way I like my things made: simple and good. Their designs are simple…

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“Serious Outfits.”

August 7, 2011

“Serious Outfits.”

I call this one “Serious Outfits.” via Agence Eureka

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Wearing shorts during the hottest months of the year

August 1, 2011

Wearing Shorts During The Hottest Months Of The Year

Since I moved to Los Angeles from San Francisco, I’ve had to adjust to the idea of wearing shorts during…

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It’s On eBay: J. Press Peacoat

March 19, 2011

It’s On EBay: J. Press Peacoat

I’ve long been an advocate for actual vintage naval peacoats, rather than designer knock-offs, but this is a beautiful jacket….

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If you’d like to own a pea coat, buy a real one

December 29, 2010

If You’d Like To Own A Pea Coat, Buy A Real One

Here is some advice I have shared before, but bears repeating. If you’d like to own a pea coat, buy…

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Beautiful turtleneck

December 22, 2010

Beautiful Turtleneck

This beautiful turtleneck is the Mariner Sweater by Freeman’s Sporting Club. It’s 88% shetland, 12% cashmere, which sounds nice for…

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It’s On eBay: Timex Camper Watch

November 3, 2010

It’s On EBay: Timex Camper Watch

A couple people have Tumbl-complained, so let it be said that this watch can be found elsewhere for five or…

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William GIbson on The Sound of Young America

October 24, 2010

William GIbson On The Sound Of Young America

tsoya101020_gibson I interviewed William Gibson recently for my public radio program, The Sound of Young America, and the program was…

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FOUR FINDS FOR FALL

October 16, 2010

FOUR FINDS FOR FALL

thisfits: #4: Vintage Peacoat This find was serendipitous. While I was interested in a pea coat, and there are plenty…

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North Sea Clothing makes reproduction submariner sweaters in the UK

October 11, 2010

North Sea Clothing Makes Reproduction Submariner Sweaters In The UK

North Sea Clothing makes reproduction submariner sweaters in the UK.  They cost 115 pounds, including shipping.

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What Price Glory

September 27, 2010

What Price Glory

I was reminded today by a mention in Valet of What Price Glory, a really remarkable military surplus and reproduction…

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Maybe I’ve just been spending too much time with this book

July 2, 2010

Maybe I’ve Just Been Spending Too Much Time With This Book

Ghurka shorts.  Maybe I’ve just been spending too much time with this book, but I’m on board.

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The submariner sweater

February 12, 2010

The Submariner Sweater

The submariner sweater – originally manufactured for the British Navy, now recreated by North Sea Clothing.  Like the best military…

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