Thursday, June 10

tractor beam

I should like those Saint James/Breton style shirts (sometimes called marinière or tricot marin too I believe). I'm a bit of a Francophile, like nautical-y stuff, they have a great backstory... even have time for Jean Paul Gaultier and he loves the damn things. Just too boat necked/drop shouldered for me... look great on ladies. The sweater version, ok that might work.

This *ahem* homage below made by JCrew looks good to me though. Yes a bit of fakery but doesn't hit you over the head like the original. Sacrilege to some no doubt. Will look even better on sale.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I like the one from J. Peterman better.

http://www.jpeterman.com/Mens-Shirts/Russian-Navy-Shirt

Has more of a "Picasso" vibe than this sweater version.

Horrible Old Man said...

I just picked one up from llbean for 20 bucks, can't find it on their website however...

PS Come introduce your self at Ace sometime, I keep wanting to leave a note on your car

aTreasuryOf said...

Yes, the lack of the wide neck makes it less School Play-ish, and better for layering.