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Graham Marsh, Co-Author of "IVY LOOK"
It’s amazing!
"During the years that Kamakura have been producing the Vintage Ivy shirt collections there has never been a blue oxford-cloth, button-down shirt.
However, this genuine favourite has pride of place in the latest collection,...."
Graham Marsh's A to Z of the Ivy Look Blog
Letter Y
"During the period that President John F. Kennedy was commander-in-chief of the Ivy Look, he was partly responsible for making yachting a seriously popular pastime, although it has to be said it was most popular amongst the East Coast elite whose dollars funded this watery sport.
Clotheswise back then, it was a very low tech affair. There were oilskins known as oilies and some hooded anoraks but mostly it was whatever came to hand such as windcheater jackets and waterproofed Arran and Norweigan sweaters. Also many pieces of army and navy surplus outerwear such as duffle coats, deck jackets and even U.S. Navy standard issue G-1 leather flight jackets. No clothing went unused - in other words, undisputably low tech..."
Where it all began
Maker's Shirt Kamakura, since 1993
"Our strength is in our sincerity, and we are dedicated to making quality shirts. Craftsmanship in Japan means taking the utmost care even in the smallest details, making many of our craftsmen skillful with their hands. We are confident in what we produce, even in such specialized manufacturing.”