Category Archives: Classic American Brands

Top 10 List – Classic American Vintage Clothing

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Gina

It’s a hard thing to decide on, but AMERICANA has put together for you a Top 10 List of items that anyone should have who wears vintage clothing, loves American vintage or is inspired by classic American style. They are… 1. … Continue reading →

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Sticking With The Classics

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Gina

Do you think the rugged heritage look is something new for this season?  Well, think again! This article appeared in TIME magazine in 1976 describing how outdoor clothing and traditional work wear became fashionable for the urban set back then: … Continue reading →

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L.L. Bean

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Gina

  L.L. Bean is based in Freeport, Maine and was founded in 1912 by its namesake Leon Leonwood (L.L.) Bean.  The company started out by making the famous rubber-bottomed and leather-upper Maine Hunting Shoe.  Later, L.L. Bean expanded to an … Continue reading →

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My American Hometown Shoe Store

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Gina

This is the first installment in a series about the people, places & things from my recent trip to America… In just about every small town in America, there’s a little shoe store that carries quality brands for local customers. … Continue reading →

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Abercrombie & Fitch

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Gina

Abercrombie & Fitch is a fashionable casual-wear retailer in the United States with over 300 locations.  The brand is synomous with quitessential American youth and has been described as “neo-preppy”.  The company is well-known by the public through their trademark … Continue reading →

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