Monthly Archives: July 2011

Boy Scout Shirts for Non-Members: Alright or All Wrong?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Gina

It is a controversy, but after all, it’s old news…vintage, if you like. Several years ago, Destiny’s Child showed up at the Kid’s Choice Awards in Boy Scout uniforms tailored to fit the ladies in all the right places. The Boy Scouts of America organization didn’t like it one bit… Continue reading →

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Boy, Do We Need Scouting

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Gina

The international scout Jamboree is in Sweden this week. We’ve have had the pleasure of meeting lots of scouts who have visited us at Gamla Brogatan. Inspired by the scouts visit to Sweden, we thought we’d show this vintage Boy Scouts of America TV commercial featuring Hollywood star Christian Slater in his younger years. Continue reading →

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Barbra Streisand: A Collector of Vintage Clothing

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Gina

Barbra Streisand, the American superstar of screen, stage and song, continues to grow and develop as an artist through her curation and collection of Art Nouveau furniture and vintage clothing… Continue reading →

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Tommy Hilfiger

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Gina

The Tommy Hilfiger brand for women, men, children and home projects a spirit of the American dream, with a youthful, carefree twist. All Tommy Hilfiger products bear the company’s undeniably American red white and blue logo. The company’s namesake started his first clothing business by selling used… Continue reading →

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Ralph Lauren

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Gina

Born Ralph Lifschitz in the Bronx, New York, Ralph Lauren was always interested in fine clothing and style. From a young age, Ralph worked odd jobs so that he could buy new clothes. In his high school yearbook, he stated under his picture that his wish was to be a millionaire. After attending business college and serving in the U.S. Army, Ralph Lauren worked at Brooks Brothers as a tie salesman. With no formal training in fashion design, he opened his own… Continue reading →

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Ralph Lauren & Tommy Hilfiger at AMERICANA Classic Vintage

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Gina

At AMERICANA Classic Vintage, we’re all about modern American classics! That’s why we’ve got a ton of Ralph Lauren & Tommy Hilfiger 3-button piqué polo shirts for men & women in our store this summer… Continue reading →

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AMERICANA Classic Vintage Now Open on Sundays

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Gina

AMERICANA Classic Vintage is now open on Sundays from 12-4! Our store hours all other days are Monday – Friday 10-6 and Saturday 11-5. Continue reading →

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Sweden’s Largest American Flag at AMERICANA Classic Vintage

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Gina

AMERICANA has just received a gigantic vintage American flag! We reckon it’s 7 x 4 meters in size and perhaps the largest American flag in Sweden. This Old Glory giant is now in our store in Stockholm… Continue reading →

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Little-Known Details About Hawaiian Shirts

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Gina

Aloha! As we’re cruising into the hottest part of the summer, it’s the best time for wearing a Hawaiian shirt in all the glory of the sunshine… Continue reading →

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Here’s Some of the Great Folks We Met at Power Big Meet 2011

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Gina

We’ll be at Power Big Meet again next year, but until then… Continue reading →

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