Monthly Archives: May 2011

Vintage Sign Inspiration for AMERICANA’s New Shop

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Gina

There’s a lot going on with the renovation of our store on Gamla Brogatan in Stockholm. In this whirlwind of creative activity, we have begun to think of ideas for our sign, taking inspiration from classic vintage signs from America… Continue reading →

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Vintage Denim Shirts Are Always On Trend

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Gina

Vintage denim shirts are always a must have for both men & women. Celebrities have been spotted all over wearing fitted, baggy, unwashed or well-worn shirts either alone or as a jacket… Continue reading →

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American Folk Art Legend Howard Finster & His Paradise Gardens

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Gina

Howard Finster (1916 – 2001) was an American folk artist, Baptist minister and lawnmower repairman from Pennville, Georgia. Finster claimed that his artistic work was inspired by… Continue reading →

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AMERICANA’s New Store Renovation in Stockholm

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Gina

If you haven’t already heard, we’re opening a store on Gamla Brogatan 23 in Stockholm next month! In the next few weeks, the locale will be undergoing a renovation to get it just right in the AMERICANA style. Until then, here are a few sneak-peek “BEFORE” photos… Continue reading →

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New Music From Former Residents of Athens, Georgia

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Gina

Check out the new music from the Grammy award winning artists who used to live in my former home of Athens, Georgia… Continue reading →

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Throwaway Fashion: Is Vintage Part of the Solution?

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Gina

Consider these statistics… Continue reading →

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Why Are Older Pieces of Vintage Clothing So Hard To Find?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Gina

Consider these statistics from the United States… Continue reading →

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AMERICANA’s Vintage Bowling Shirts Always Score a STRIKE!

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Gina

AMERICANA’s got lanes & lanes of bowling shirts to help you score a strike with your summer style. Here are some of our favorites… Continue reading →

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Bowling Shirts Remain Fashionable Although Bowling Is Not

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Gina

Many bowling alleys in the U.S. that have been in business for decades are gradually shutting their doors as bowling loses popularity as a sport. One such bowling center is… Continue reading →

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The Bowling Shirt

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Gina

Bowling shirts have been popular since the 1950s in the United States, when youth began wearing them as a cool look outside the confines of… Continue reading →

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