Looks like Take Ivy is getting reissued soon. So I decided to re-up the download link of the digital scans!
Take Ivy Digital Version
Enjoy!

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The other day I was hanging out at my favorite Japanese bookstore (or the only one that I know of) Kinokuniya. I love going there on a Sunday afternoon when the weather is rough and just hanging out at the cafe trying to act like I can read the Japanese language.

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I suppose I assumed most of the blogosphere has had their hands on a digital version of “Take Ivy” for a while now.
If you havn’t heard of it, it was a book originally published in 1965. T. Hayashida (a photgrapher from Japan) visited the Ivy League universities and documented the fashion style of the era. [...]

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I’ll admit its hard to stay up to date with all the new lines rolling out for spring. Luckily I didn’t miss the opportunity to post about one of my favorite lines.

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As the denim and chambray train continues to roll on. Its hard to find a company that isn’t involved in the movement one way or another.
I enjoy set ups like this as it forces companies to do something better and different to stand out further. Thank goodness or else everyone would wear J.Crew chambray.
Leave it [...]

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These in my opinion are some of the best boots you can get.
Made by Alden in Massachusetts, Modified last (gives you better arch support) and a rugged sole that can re resoled over and over again.

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Another favorite of (capsule) for me was Yuketen.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with brand Yuketen was founded by Yuki Matsuda (above) who used to work in a “Made In The USA” shop in Japan. He had always admired hand sewn moccasins and immigrated to the US to do so. With an unbelievable commitment [...]

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Waste(Twice) is starting to become one of my favorite brands.
Founded in 2002 and designed by Motoki Kawanabe and Shinsuke Kojima. They are a Japanese clothing company that is pretty much exclusive to Japan. Good luck finding it here unless you get a new best friend over east.
If I’m lucky my buddy in Tokyo will hook [...]

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