Graham Marsh's A to Z of the Ivy Look Blog
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"It was the summer of 2010 when Tamiko Sadasue, the vivacious wife and President of Kamakura Shirts and wife of the founder, Yoshio Sadasue first introduced me to Kamakura Shirt company. How it came about: Tamiko was on a visit to Paris when she came across my little book, The Ivy Look, An Illustrated Pocket Guide, Classic American Clothing. In the book there was a spread on the Japanese love of Ivy League clothing. We mentioned VAN clothing where, ironically, Yoshio and Tamiko both worked in the 1960s. Tamiko took the book back to Japan and showed it to her husband..."
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A to Z of the Ivy Look Blog
Graham Marsh's blog celebrating the clothing and accessories that define the Ivy Look.
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.”