Category Archives: Jackets

Denim Jackets

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Gina

A denim or jeans jacket is true piece of American iconic fashion. The waist-length jacket has button-banded cuffs, an adjustable banded waist and is distinguished by large metal buttons, front buttoned breast pockets sewn on the outside and side slit pockets. Introduced around 1905 by Levi Strauss, the denim jacket was created… Continue reading →

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Strong and Reliable Information

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Gina

We sometimes get in special pieces of denim to AMERICANA Classic Vintage. This Strong Reliable unlined railroad denim jacket is the latest piece, although we know very little about its origins or the brand. One of the guys who really loves denim decided to do some homework and here’s what he found… Continue reading →

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Pointer Brand Exclusively at AMERICANA Classic Vintage

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Gina

Pointer Brand is a 98 year old work wear company founded by L.C. King in Brisol, Tennessee. The company is run today by members of the fourth generation of the King family. Pointer Brand products are 100% made in America. The company uses 12 ounce denim from Georgia or Texas to produce their blue jeans and chore jackets. All other components of Pointer’s garments are locally sourced from the American South… Continue reading →

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Alpha Industries M-65 Field Jacket

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Gina

Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Alpha Industries has been making clothing and military gear for the U.S. Army since the 1940s. One of the company’s most famous designs is… Continue reading →

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C.P.O.

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Gina

C.P.O.s are solid or plaid heavy wool flannel shirt-jackets that have either a quilted or fake fur lining. C.P.O.s are named after… Continue reading →

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Zoot Suits and Teddy Boys

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Gina

Mimosa Dedanann, the doyenne of vintage clothing in Finland & further afield, discusses American zoot suits and their connection to the teddy boy style and culture of the U.K. Continue reading →

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Zoot Suits

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Gina

The zoot suit was originally called “drapes” in the Harlem jazz culture of the 1930s & 1940s. During that time, the suit was worn by and popularized by African-Americans. A zoot suit is characterized by… Continue reading →

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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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Future Farmers of America Jacket

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Gina

Americana’s Video Blog Interested in Americana’s Future Farmers of America Jackets? Then visit Americana at These Events. Add to: Facebook | Digg | Del.icio.us | Stumbleupon | Reddit | Blinklist | Twitter | Technorati | Yahoo Buzz | Newsvine

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Baseball Jacket Details

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Gina

Americana’s Video Blog Interested in Americana’s Baseball Jackets?  Click here. Add to: Facebook | Digg | Del.icio.us | Stumbleupon | Reddit | Blinklist | Twitter | Technorati | Yahoo Buzz | Newsvine

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