The Transformations of Ivy Style

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The following post from Permanent Style by a guest writer captures some of the transformations of American Ivy Style in other countries. The Japanese version is well-known -- I had read David Marx's Ametora which the writer refers to, and which is about the development of Japanese Ivy style. The British have long adapted some of the elements of Ivy style into their own trad styles. But I had not heard of French Ivy. It seems that traditional styles in many societies have been influenced by trad style in the US. Here's the piece:

https://www.permanentstyle.com/2021/05/what-is-french-ivy.html

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· #21 · Jun 12, 2021

fishertw said:
If they don't arrive by Monday, I'll call them back. I counted recently and am at about 10 pair ranging from black AE Sheltons to Merrill low cut hiking shoes. My favorites right now are Gokey oxfords and AE boat shoes. Not having worn a tie or jacket for over a year and a half, I've little use for anything that is dressy in any way. Always good to compare notes.
Cheers, Tom

I had to look up Gokey oxfords, and I love how these look.

I used to buy sleeker and sleeker shoes, but I realized they didn't fit as well into the overall aesthetic of my wardrobe.

Chunkier shoes and silhouettes generally slot into everything I wear much nicer.

I can see these being worn with an outfit like this.

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· #22 · Jun 13, 2021

delicious_scent said:
I had to look up Gokey oxfords, and I love how these look.

I used to buy sleeker and sleeker shoes, but I realized they didn't fit as well into the overall aesthetic of my wardrobe.

Chunkier shoes and silhouettes generally slot into everything I wear much nicer.

I can see these being worn with an outfit like this.

Absolutely. Gokey was, until recently, owned by Orvis. I had this shoe when Orvis owned the company. It did not fit well. When the current owner(Boyt Harnesss Company) purchased the firm, they surveyed customers and found that many needed to have orthotics in their shoes. They redesigned this shoe as well as their boat and camp moc shoes. The transformation has been great for me as this line of shoes fits my lifestyle and asthetic as you mention. I have had both the oxfords and camp mocs since early winter and they are my regular "go to" shoes.

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