Can someone ID the sunglasses worn by the chap on the right? Note the curved top bar and round, not oval lenses ; that's I'm looking for...any repros being made? Thanks!
I did. Got this one, which, if you use your imagination a bit, has a Stiffel-like pattern to it:
http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=56792&vid=1&pid=250887&scid=250887013
They are "slim fit", so even an XL was a bit tight for me in the chest and sleeves. Quality/fit are...
"-noting that it was a popular Fifties style"
-Actually, the Grizzly jacket came out in the 30s and continued into the 40s. I wouldn't associate it with the 50s.
" the style faded fast, and is no longer extant"
-Well, I guess you could say that about most clothing styles from decades...
-Well, one look at the photo says it all-these "Grizzlies" look ridiculous. Deerskin? The shape is
WAY too boxy and for $600 I'd be rather suspicious of the quality as well. If you're interested in
getting a Grizzly you'll need to pony up more $$$ and get a vintage one or get a well-made...
-You ought to check out Sun Surf (Japan) shirts....easily the best repro aloha shirts made today, and quite affordable at around USD$100 & up:
http://www.sunsurf.jp/index.html
You can find them new and used on ebay as well.
-You needn't fret about that with a vintage rayon aloha shirt.....the rayon used in the 40/50 "silkies" (and modern Sun Surf ones) actually feels cool and smooth in the summer heat. Wearing an undershirt with one is redundant and quite frankly, nerdish. You might as well tuck your shirts in and...
Anybody know if these 75th Anniv. Grounders are sold by a company other than selectism.com? Their shipping rates are excessive. I did a google search and found nothing.
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