TAKE IVY

Written by Lee King

Described a “treasure of fashion insiders” by the NYT, Take Ivy first saw the light of day in Japan back in 1965, thus setting off the explosion that was the U.S influenced “Ivy Style” fashion embraces by students in Tokyo’s trendy Ginza shopping district. Created by 4 enthusiasts of sartorial style, This is a collection of candid shots taken on the campuses of the elite, Ivy League universities across America. Focusing on the men and their clothes, this tome perfectly encapsulates the unique fashion that defined a generation. Never before has such a fashion phenomenon been borne from academia, and it is unlikely to do so in such a way again.
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