Saturday, September 10, 2011

Vintage Trends for Fall...Varsity/Letterman Jackets & Sweaters

Like it or not Summer is all but a memory! Goodbye linen, seersucker, cotton & chiffon, we'll see you again in the spring....But fear not, a new season also means new clothes, yay!...So say hello to your old friends cashmere, leather & tweed! It also means a big change at the shop, and after some late-night re-stocking and merchandising we're just about ready for Fall. Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we'll be sharing with you some of the great vintage Fall/Winter finds we've collected over the past year....

1940's Letterman cardigan at Another Man's Treasure Fall 2011

We blogged about Varsity jackets & Letterman cardigans a couple of years back, but the American prep look is more popular than ever for Fall/Winter 2011 into Spring 2012, so we are re-visiting the subject for the first of our Fall trend posts. Take a look through any fashion magazines right now, or around shops as diverse as Bergdorf Goodman, Topshop & Target, and you'll see their racks are brimming with retro American sportswear themed clothing. Of course nothing beats owning an authentic Vintage varsity jacket or Letterman sweater....

1960's 'Maryland State Rifle Champs' Varsity jacket at AMT

Varsity looks on the runways over the past few years


The trend was big on the streets of NYC for Fashion Week February 2011

Celebrity fans...Kanye West, Elle Fanning....and MJ back in the day

1950's 'Paramus High' wool Varsity jacket at AMT



Vintage Letterman cardigans at AMT