Comments on: No Obselesence at J. Press.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:42:10 +0000

Great post. I still get J. Press catalogs in the mail. Things are bit more expensive, but still excellent quality (no chinese about it).

By: Michael Williams

Michael Williams — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:37:39 +0000

LST,

I agree and that makes me wonder if these are in fact from later than 1963. Although, there were a bunch of old catalogs at J. Press when I worked with them and these scans came from the same pile as the color scans that I posted earlier. So I assumed they are of the same era. I don’t ever remember even seeing any catalogs from the 70′s. So I’m fairly certain that these images aren’t post-1969.

Regards,
ACL

By: longsufferingtrad

longsufferingtrad — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:17:04 +0000

The lapels on photos 4-8 are much broader than I would have expected for 1958-1963. I would have guessed 1973.

By: Laguna Beach Trad

Laguna Beach Trad — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:41:30 +0000

Awesome post, as always. Where did the idea originate that Trads *only* wear 3/2 sacks? I wonder. Tradstyle is more diverse, I think, than some are willing to let on.

By: longsufferingtrad

longsufferingtrad — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:48:53 +0000

David Wilder said a while back that J Press began to offer more 3 button sacks as Brooks offered less. A good short term strategy perhaps, but somewhat limiting for the longer range.

If Press sells it, I’ll consider buying it. 3 or 2 or 3 to 2. But misterman better be stylin cause now that I read a continuous lean I’m getting some wild ideas.

By: Russell Street

Russell Street — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:18:48 +0000

Inspiring as always.
Two Button, three button, double-breasted…
That’s the truth about this style at both Press & Brooks.
Thanks -
R.S.

By: weejun

weejun — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:04:10 +0000

excellent post