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VINTAGE 1960s CROMBIE COAT.... THE SORT STOCKED BY J. PRESS! Made by Kilmaine of Ireland--suppliers of Crombies to J. Press when this coat was made! c. 40, 42. Measurements: Chest: 22 1/2 Sleeve: 24 3/4 Shoulder: 19 Length: 37 This is a fantastic coat with lots of history--and a clear...

RECENT NORDSTROM SHAWL COLLAR TUXEDO Tagged 42R. Measurements: Chest: 22 3/4 Sleeve: 25 (+1) Shoulder: 19 1/2 Length: 31 1/2 Waist: 17 3/4 Inseam: 31 (+2) A lovely recent tuxedo by Joseph Abboud for Nordstrom, this is cut from 97% wool and 3% nylon for strength. An elegant shawl-collar...

VINTAGE 1960s TUXEDO BY "AFTER SIX" Union made in the USA between 1962 and 1968. c, 38, 40L. Measurements: Chest: 20 1/2 Sleeve: 25 3/4 (+1 1/2) Shoulder: 18 Length: 32 1/2 Waist: 17 1/8 (+1 1/2) (Laid flat; double for size) Inseam: 29 1/2 (+2 1/2) This is a lovely example of a 1960s...

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STUNNING 1968 BESPOKE TUXEDO, HAND-MADE BY JOSEF BORG OF PRINCETON! Made by the tailor who worked on *Sunset Boulevard*. c. 36, 38R/L. Measurements: Chest: 19 1/2 Sleeve: 25 3/4 (+1 3/4) Shoulder: 17 Length: 31 1/2 Waist: 15 1/4 Inseam: 31 1/2 (+1 1/2) This is absolutely gorgeous! This was...

VINTAGE 1950s J. PRESS SHAWL COLLAR TUXEDO. In Very Good condition with its original Talon zipper. c. 40, 42. Measurements: Chest: 21 1/4 Sleeve: 25 1/4 (+2) Shoulder: 18 1/4 Length: 31 3/4 Waist: 17 Inseam: 30 (+2 3/4) Rise: 13 1/4 This is absolutely wonderful! Union Made in the USA for J...

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UTTERLY COOL 1950s TUXEDO BY CRAWFORD CLOTHES Union made in the USA between 1949 and 1962. c. 40, 42R. Measurements: Chest: 21 1/2 Sleeve: 24 3/4 (+2) Shoulder: 19 Length: 30 1/2 Waist: 16 (+2 1/2) Laid flat; double for size--so between 32" and 37". Inseam: 31 (+1 1/2) This is Rat Pack in...

RECENT BROOKS BROTHERS SACK TUXEDO Union Made in the USA. Tagged 48R. Measurements: Chest: 24 3/4 Sleeve: 24 1/2 (+1 1/2) Shoulder: 21 1/4 Length: 30 3/4 Waist: 19 (laid flat; double for size) Inseam: 29 (+2) A lovely contemporary Brooks Brothers tuxedo, this has a single button front and...

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A short article I wrote on my visit to Landau, when I acquired these pieces: https://www.ivy-style.com/goodbye-to-landau.html

VINTAGE IRISH TWEED FROM LANDAU OF PRINCETON! I acquired these lengths of Irish tweed when I visited Robert Landau at Landau's just after it closed. He told me that he had, in turn, acquired them from Josef Borg--the preeminent Princeton tailor who worked on the costumes for *Sunset...

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