Khakis in the 1950’s

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June 14, 2013 by Ville Raivio

Today’s link leads to AAAC, where one menwear dilettante has shared scanned copies of original military issue and military-inpired khaki ads. Back in 1950’s the latest installment in the World War series was still in fresh memory and khaki trousers carried definite military spirit, unlike the all-encompassing, bland khakis of today.

Products from Pukimo Raivio

- Brioni, hand made black suit, size 54/56EU
- Tom Ford, grey sports jacket, size 48EU, wool-mohair-silk
- Brioni, blue blazer, size 50EU, metal buttons
- Artioli, burgundy loafers, size 41EU, crocodile leather shoes

http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?91082-Army-vs-Ivy-Khakis-in-the-1950s


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