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The Ivy Look Heads Across U.S.
0August 9, 2013 by Ville Raivio
Daily reading: Google Books offers a full scanned copy of LIFE’s November 22 issue from 1954. On page 68 begins …
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A history of the polo coat
0August 9, 2013 by Ville Raivio
The polo coat is a beige double-breasted overcoat usually made with patch pockets, wide lapels, a half-belt, set-in sleeves, turnback …
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Heavy Tweed Jacket
0August 9, 2013 by Ville Raivio
Despite its name, Heavy Tweed Jacket is not a photo collection of woollen steel jackets. The blog concerns itself with …
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How to Mend Cracked Leather on Shoes
0August 8, 2013 by Ville Raivio
Today’s link leads to the Japanese cobbler Brift-H’s site. Although most of the text will be lost in translation, or …
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Viyella Fabric
0August 8, 2013 by Ville Raivio
Viyella is a shirt fabric woven from a mix of cotton and wool. Its name was derived from Via Gellia …
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