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I'm rereading " IVY STYLE" again.
www.ivy-style.com
The stories told by Richard Press (former president of J.Press & grandson of Jacob ) are very educational, & there is much to learn from them. However, I also feel that some of the details might differ slightly from the actual historical facts.
www.ivy-style.com
The stories told by Richard Press (former president of J.Press & grandson of Jacob ) are very educational, & there is much to learn from them. However, I also feel that some of the details might differ slightly from the actual historical facts.
Ivy Style
Fashion Fades. Style is Forever.
www.ivy-style.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I'm rereading " IVY STYLE" again.
www.ivy-style.com
The stories told by Richard Press (former president of J.Press & grandson of Jacob ) are very educational, & there is much to learn from them. However, I also feel that some of the details might differ slightly from the actual historical facts.
www.ivy-style.com
The stories told by Richard Press (former president of J.Press & grandson of Jacob ) are very educational, & there is much to learn from them. However, I also feel that some of the details might differ slightly from the actual historical facts.
This Fray shirt is finally retiring today. It’s been a truly wonderful shirt.
January 15, 2026 at 8:52 AM
This Fray shirt is finally retiring today. It’s been a truly wonderful shirt.
According to an 1894 article on neckties, it states that:
“Scotch, English and American madras and cheviots appear in great varieties. These materials are of foreign manufacture, are in fast colors …”
In other words, it explicitly notes the existence of Scotch, English, and American madras.
“Scotch, English and American madras and cheviots appear in great varieties. These materials are of foreign manufacture, are in fast colors …”
In other words, it explicitly notes the existence of Scotch, English, and American madras.
January 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM
According to an 1894 article on neckties, it states that:
“Scotch, English and American madras and cheviots appear in great varieties. These materials are of foreign manufacture, are in fast colors …”
In other words, it explicitly notes the existence of Scotch, English, and American madras.
“Scotch, English and American madras and cheviots appear in great varieties. These materials are of foreign manufacture, are in fast colors …”
In other words, it explicitly notes the existence of Scotch, English, and American madras.
I do not trust the history presented by Brooks Brothers at all—especially given issues such as the reversed regimental tie—so I became curious and began researching madras myself.
January 14, 2026 at 1:36 PM
I do not trust the history presented by Brooks Brothers at all—especially given issues such as the reversed regimental tie—so I became curious and began researching madras myself.
I found an advertisement for the New York branch of Yamato-ya shirts. It is a wonderful thing that the oldest Japanese shirtmaker still has a shop in Ginza even today.
The Yale alumni weekly v. 33 (1923/1924)
www.yamatoya-shirts.co.jp/history.html
The Yale alumni weekly v. 33 (1923/1924)
www.yamatoya-shirts.co.jp/history.html
January 14, 2026 at 2:47 AM
I found an advertisement for the New York branch of Yamato-ya shirts. It is a wonderful thing that the oldest Japanese shirtmaker still has a shop in Ginza even today.
The Yale alumni weekly v. 33 (1923/1924)
www.yamatoya-shirts.co.jp/history.html
The Yale alumni weekly v. 33 (1923/1924)
www.yamatoya-shirts.co.jp/history.html
The IZOD "British Origin Fraud" Scandal
In the 1950s, IZOD, the iconic brand of Ivy Style, was strictly disciplined by U.S. authorities for deceptive marketing.
・Timeline: Filed Sept 13, 1955 | Decided Feb 22, 1956
・Case No.: Docket No. 6412 (52 F.T.C. 856)
In the 1950s, IZOD, the iconic brand of Ivy Style, was strictly disciplined by U.S. authorities for deceptive marketing.
・Timeline: Filed Sept 13, 1955 | Decided Feb 22, 1956
・Case No.: Docket No. 6412 (52 F.T.C. 856)
January 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM
The IZOD "British Origin Fraud" Scandal
In the 1950s, IZOD, the iconic brand of Ivy Style, was strictly disciplined by U.S. authorities for deceptive marketing.
・Timeline: Filed Sept 13, 1955 | Decided Feb 22, 1956
・Case No.: Docket No. 6412 (52 F.T.C. 856)
In the 1950s, IZOD, the iconic brand of Ivy Style, was strictly disciplined by U.S. authorities for deceptive marketing.
・Timeline: Filed Sept 13, 1955 | Decided Feb 22, 1956
・Case No.: Docket No. 6412 (52 F.T.C. 856)
I strongly suspect that René Lacoste likely wore IZOD's "Dozi" shirt prior to establishing the Lacoste brand with André Gillier.
What are your thoughts on this?
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What are your thoughts on this?
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S-13 RENÉ LACOSTE - HIGH COLLAR MAGAZINE
Lacoste is the most famous polo shirt brand in the world. How has this French brand been created? And what was tennis players RENÉ LACOSTE live through? Here we study the world’s best polo shirt – Lac...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:15 AM
I strongly suspect that René Lacoste likely wore IZOD's "Dozi" shirt prior to establishing the Lacoste brand with André Gillier.
What are your thoughts on this?
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What are your thoughts on this?
highcollarmagazine.com/s-13-rene-la...
In the 1920s–30s it should be British-made, so the labels would have been different. I’ve found a tie label, but I’m not sure if it’s the correct one.
January 13, 2026 at 2:26 AM
In the 1920s–30s it should be British-made, so the labels would have been different. I’ve found a tie label, but I’m not sure if it’s the correct one.
IZOD of London DOZI collection , before Lacoste — 1927.
The fact that it was stocked by Brooks Brothers is crucial.
The fact that it was stocked by Brooks Brothers is crucial.
January 13, 2026 at 2:05 AM
IZOD of London DOZI collection , before Lacoste — 1927.
The fact that it was stocked by Brooks Brothers is crucial.
The fact that it was stocked by Brooks Brothers is crucial.
Brooks Brothers News For Summer 1955 In Men's And Boys' Clothing And Furnishings Catalog
January 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Brooks Brothers News For Summer 1955 In Men's And Boys' Clothing And Furnishings Catalog
OXFORD "FLAP POCKET" SPORT SHIRT by COLUMBIA in 1916
The Clothier and furnisher v. 88 (1916)
The Clothier and furnisher v. 88 (1916)
January 12, 2026 at 9:56 AM
OXFORD "FLAP POCKET" SPORT SHIRT by COLUMBIA in 1916
The Clothier and furnisher v. 88 (1916)
The Clothier and furnisher v. 88 (1916)
WOLFF'S SHIRT SHOPS
NEW YORK
1915~1916
NEW YORK
1915~1916
January 12, 2026 at 9:10 AM
WOLFF'S SHIRT SHOPS
NEW YORK
1915~1916
NEW YORK
1915~1916
This advertisement is one of J. Press’s earliest ads placed in a Yale-area publication.
1915 The Yale record
J. PRESS – TAILOR
262 York Street, Opposite Pierson Hall, New Haven, Conn.
1915 The Yale record
J. PRESS – TAILOR
262 York Street, Opposite Pierson Hall, New Haven, Conn.
January 11, 2026 at 4:22 PM
This advertisement is one of J. Press’s earliest ads placed in a Yale-area publication.
1915 The Yale record
J. PRESS – TAILOR
262 York Street, Opposite Pierson Hall, New Haven, Conn.
1915 The Yale record
J. PRESS – TAILOR
262 York Street, Opposite Pierson Hall, New Haven, Conn.
1915 WOLFF’S SHIRT SHOPS
“THE STUDENT”
The Shirt that you College Men practically live in — and for which you have been paying $2.00. Made of a Top-Grade White Oxford, with a swagger long deep-pointed collar attached which buttons to the shirt, and with soft French cuffs.
“THE STUDENT”
The Shirt that you College Men practically live in — and for which you have been paying $2.00. Made of a Top-Grade White Oxford, with a swagger long deep-pointed collar attached which buttons to the shirt, and with soft French cuffs.
January 11, 2026 at 3:56 PM
1915 WOLFF’S SHIRT SHOPS
“THE STUDENT”
The Shirt that you College Men practically live in — and for which you have been paying $2.00. Made of a Top-Grade White Oxford, with a swagger long deep-pointed collar attached which buttons to the shirt, and with soft French cuffs.
“THE STUDENT”
The Shirt that you College Men practically live in — and for which you have been paying $2.00. Made of a Top-Grade White Oxford, with a swagger long deep-pointed collar attached which buttons to the shirt, and with soft French cuffs.
BROOKS BROTHERS
SACK SUITS
Of Glen Urquhart Plaids, Lord Lovat Tweeds, Gun Club Checks, etc.
Flannels and Tropical Worsteds for Warm Weather, COOL AND INEXPENSIVE.
The Yale record v. 34, no. 15, 6/2/1906
SACK SUITS
Of Glen Urquhart Plaids, Lord Lovat Tweeds, Gun Club Checks, etc.
Flannels and Tropical Worsteds for Warm Weather, COOL AND INEXPENSIVE.
The Yale record v. 34, no. 15, 6/2/1906
January 11, 2026 at 3:21 PM
BROOKS BROTHERS
SACK SUITS
Of Glen Urquhart Plaids, Lord Lovat Tweeds, Gun Club Checks, etc.
Flannels and Tropical Worsteds for Warm Weather, COOL AND INEXPENSIVE.
The Yale record v. 34, no. 15, 6/2/1906
SACK SUITS
Of Glen Urquhart Plaids, Lord Lovat Tweeds, Gun Club Checks, etc.
Flannels and Tropical Worsteds for Warm Weather, COOL AND INEXPENSIVE.
The Yale record v. 34, no. 15, 6/2/1906
McGregor Sportswear
DAVID D. DONIGER & CO.
73 Fifth Avenue, New York City
Stuyvesant 7986
The Haberdasher v.83-84 (1926:Jan-June)
DAVID D. DONIGER & CO.
73 Fifth Avenue, New York City
Stuyvesant 7986
The Haberdasher v.83-84 (1926:Jan-June)
January 11, 2026 at 10:29 AM
McGregor Sportswear
DAVID D. DONIGER & CO.
73 Fifth Avenue, New York City
Stuyvesant 7986
The Haberdasher v.83-84 (1926:Jan-June)
DAVID D. DONIGER & CO.
73 Fifth Avenue, New York City
Stuyvesant 7986
The Haberdasher v.83-84 (1926:Jan-June)
The 1914 Manhattan Shirt Company advertisement depicts a short-sleeve ‘Sailro’ shirt with a buttoned flap chest pocket, proving that flap-pocket shirts were already a standard feature in American sports and outdoor shirts before the First World War.
The Clothier and furnisher v. 85 (1914-1915)
The Clothier and furnisher v. 85 (1914-1915)
January 11, 2026 at 5:55 AM
The 1914 Manhattan Shirt Company advertisement depicts a short-sleeve ‘Sailro’ shirt with a buttoned flap chest pocket, proving that flap-pocket shirts were already a standard feature in American sports and outdoor shirts before the First World War.
The Clothier and furnisher v. 85 (1914-1915)
The Clothier and furnisher v. 85 (1914-1915)
Very important word "Reversible Derby" in 1901
ー The Clothier and furnisher v. 58 (Feb.-July 1901)
ー The Clothier and furnisher v. 58 (Feb.-July 1901)
January 11, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Very important word "Reversible Derby" in 1901
ー The Clothier and furnisher v. 58 (Feb.-July 1901)
ー The Clothier and furnisher v. 58 (Feb.-July 1901)
The Clothier and furnisher v. 85 (1914-1915)
January 10, 2026 at 12:22 PM
The Clothier and furnisher v. 85 (1914-1915)
Evidence from magazines published in Oct 1900(The Clothier and furnisher) suggests that reversed regimental stripe ties were already established in the market.
Therefore, the claim that Brooks Brothers invented the repp tie in 1902 is completely incorrect.
Therefore, the claim that Brooks Brothers invented the repp tie in 1902 is completely incorrect.
January 10, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Evidence from magazines published in Oct 1900(The Clothier and furnisher) suggests that reversed regimental stripe ties were already established in the market.
Therefore, the claim that Brooks Brothers invented the repp tie in 1902 is completely incorrect.
Therefore, the claim that Brooks Brothers invented the repp tie in 1902 is completely incorrect.
I found it....
What Brooks Brothers is often credited with inventing in 1902—the rep tie of the cravat/scarf era—was already present in the United States throughout the 1890s.
The Clothier and furnisher v. 23 (Feb.-July 1894)
What Brooks Brothers is often credited with inventing in 1902—the rep tie of the cravat/scarf era—was already present in the United States throughout the 1890s.
The Clothier and furnisher v. 23 (Feb.-July 1894)
January 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM
I found it....
What Brooks Brothers is often credited with inventing in 1902—the rep tie of the cravat/scarf era—was already present in the United States throughout the 1890s.
The Clothier and furnisher v. 23 (Feb.-July 1894)
What Brooks Brothers is often credited with inventing in 1902—the rep tie of the cravat/scarf era—was already present in the United States throughout the 1890s.
The Clothier and furnisher v. 23 (Feb.-July 1894)
The Clothier and furnisher v. 88 (1916)
January 9, 2026 at 8:21 AM
The Clothier and furnisher v. 88 (1916)
The Clothier and furnisher v. 88 (1916)
January 9, 2026 at 8:19 AM
The Clothier and furnisher v. 88 (1916)
Wow! I found Arrow “Gordon” flap-pocket button-down Oxford shirts from 1914 and 1916— before J.Press.
The Daily Pennsylvanian
19 December 1914
The Daily Pennsylvanian
19 December 1914
January 6, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Wow! I found Arrow “Gordon” flap-pocket button-down Oxford shirts from 1914 and 1916— before J.Press.
The Daily Pennsylvanian
19 December 1914
The Daily Pennsylvanian
19 December 1914