The Ivy League look dates from the fifties, but has been persistent in its influence since. I bought Graham Marsh and JP Gaul's The Ivy Look recently to see if it would assist my search for middle-age style. It struck me that the original proponents must now be in their seventies and eighties. However, because it has become such a classic style it can be worn by any age - and no doubt some of the originals still don their Bass Weejuns and button-down collar shirts each morning.
The look was adopted on both sides of the Atlantic, but those generally associated with the style are American, for example, the Kennedy family and Steve McQueen.
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Quite coincidentally, I was wearing a Gant button-down and a Brooks Brothers sweater this morning. With a Harris tweed jacket there is a hint of Ivy League maybe? At least I can claim it as an influence.
Many thanks Paul - useful information. I've been meaning to take a trip to John Simons for a while. I remember the one on Richmond Hill.
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