Behind our magazine is 40+ years of collecting clothing, objects and ephemera connected with the mid-century period. Often, an entire photo-shoot will be based around a single rare item, that is used and then never taken out of the air-tight storage box again. Now it’s time to make room for new things and to pass-on rare books we have used for inspiration but have more than one copy of. We are on eBay but offer these goods early to our readers, whom, we hope, will appreciate their rarity and quality.
Original t-shirt from the Bruce Weber / Patricia Field collaboration in 1985, after the featured image of boxer Andy Minsker appeared on the cover of the Italian cult fashion magazine Per Lui the same year. This one is 100% original and has been well worn (as can be seen in the pictures). The Andy Book can come with the shirt in a package for £250.
Read MoreMade in Highland Park (Los Angeles) by Mr Damian Monsivais from a tough but lightweight salt-n’pepper chambray c.2017, the cap was then given to the Japanese embroidery artist Doodle 80 for the skull and crossbones. Clearly well worn, with a superb patina, this is very rare. Fits a M / 57cm.
Read MoreMade in a dark blue felt-like textile, this looks like it has never been worn and is an original item from the 1930s. Designed to protect the face in freezing conditions, this is a real collector’s piece. Fits a size M to L. £200.
Read MoreMade in a soft cotton twill and in (what seems like) unworn condition, this is a small size and would fit a 55-56cm hat size. This was purchased from a dealer at the Rose Bowl, used on several photo-shoots for Men’s File and then stored. This would be ideal for a woman.
Read MoreOne of the most directional brands in heritage fashion, the made-in-London company created this stylish Corsair jacket as part of a show at the Royal College of Art in 2010. The show proposed the newly redesign Enfield efi engine and Bullet frame as a stock bike with endless possibilities for customisation – from cafe racer to flat-tracker.
Read MoreThis is made by the original Belstaff company before the Italian take-over and was purchased as part of a job-lot of new Belstaff dead-stock in the early 1990s. The jacket has been worn for photo-shoots although seems as new.
Read MoreBack when LVC was really editing its back catalogue in the context of history and not current fashion, it produced some remarkable and (now) very rare items, such as this 1960s replica racing jacket.
Read MoreThe fabled Browns Beach Cloth is now replicated by a few select brands in Japan, that reproduce the fabric as it was in the 1930s. Warm and light.
Read MoreOver 10 years old and used, but looks almost new.
Read MoreRalph Lauren’s most sophisticated replica brand always seems to get it right!
Read MoreMr Nigel Cabourn at his best. A beautifully tailored harris tweed blazer, cut in the naval style.
Read MoreThis is a 1990s replica Lee 101 jacket. The sleeves have been removed and patches added over the years. Size S/M
Read MoreA romp through the archive of a top beauty photographer of the late 1960s.
Read MoreMixing aesthetics with architectural and social theory, that is a great for lovers of mid-century style and students needing the critical perspective.
Read MoreThis is Weber at his best and most authentic.
Read MoreProbably the most comprehensive history of skateboarding ever compiled.
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