Monthly Archives: February 2010

Shout Out To All The Folks @ Live & Jive

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Gina

I just want to give a shout out to all the wonderful people I met @ Live & Jive!  I sincerely thank you for your support, encouragement & excitement about Americana. You have inspired & motivated us to move forward … Continue reading →

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Americana’s Debut @ Live & Jive

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Gina

Live & Jive will be Americana’s coming out event in Sweden & I feel just like a hillbilly debutante, y’all! Let me know if you’ve seen the Americana website when we meet in Katrineholm. And as y’all say på Svenska…. … Continue reading →

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Gearin’ Up for Live & Jive

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Gina

Y’all ! I am swamped in American vintage clothes! Literally, as I write this I’m unpacking the boxes of vintage clothes we shipped from the USA. I thought I’d give y’all a sneak peak of what will be @ Live … Continue reading →

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Rocket Room’s Best Dressed: Winter 2010

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Gina

Ladies & Gents! A Little Eye Candy From Last Friday Night Rocket Room’s Best Dressed! © Copyright 2010 Americana

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Pendleton

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Gina

Since 1909, Pendleton Woolen Mills have been weaving fabric at the original mill in Pendleton, Oregon, near Portland.  Starting from weaving Indian blankets for trading from the Pacific Northwest to the Southwest, the company sources wool from local ranches to … Continue reading →

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Subscribe to Americana!

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Gina

Do you like what you’re seeing here at Americana?  Then subscribe…it’s easy & free! We post history & interesting facts about iconic American clothing.  Plus, we’re a rich source of information about all things uniquely American.  And we do it … Continue reading →

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The Flannel Shirt

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Gina

These days, the flannel shirt is fashionable with many diverse groups including rappers, rockabillies, grunge, rock and metal music fans, outdoorsmen, skateboarders and snowboarders.  Flannel shirts are made of a napped fabric that gains softness over time by wearing and … Continue reading →

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Hej Y’all!

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Gina

I come from that part of America…the South, that is…where we say y’all a lot. The literal translation of y’all is “you all.”  The term arose in the South to distinguish the second-person plural you (all) from the second-person singular (you). … Continue reading →

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Americana @ Live and Jive February 27th in Katrineholm Sweden

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Gina

We will be selling hand-picked American vintage clothing from the 20th century such as Hawaiian shirts made on the Islands, bowling shirts from brands such as King Louie & Hilton, work clothes from brands like Carhartt & Dickies, denim & Western … Continue reading →

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The Boy Scout Shirt

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Gina

A boy scout or cub scout shirt, is an embellished work shirt in blue, khaki or army green, traditionally worn by members of the boy scouts. They are traditionally made in America by the United Garment Workers of America and are usually … Continue reading →

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