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How the Pursuit of Status Shapes Our Aesthetics: Talking with David Marx

April 27, 2023

How The Pursuit Of Status Shapes Our Aesthetics: Talking With David Marx

Sometime around the turn of the 20th century, social theorists split into specialized fields. The area of political economy, once…

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The Miyuki-Zoku, 1964

April 18, 2016

The Miyuki-Zoku, 1964

David Marx posted this great photo on Twitter today. Shown above are some members of the Miyuki-zoku, a 1960s Japanese…

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Interview with W. David Marx, Author of <i>Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style</i>

January 18, 2016

Interview With W. David Marx, Author Of Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style

Whether you’re into prep, denim, or streetwear, W. David Marx’s new book Ametora will have something to say about why…

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When, Where, What to Wear, According to the Founder of VAN Jacket

November 5, 2015

When, Where, What To Wear, According To The Founder Of VAN Jacket

For Lapham’s Quarterly, W. David Marx chronicles the seep of Ivy Style into Japanese culture, an influence strongly pushed by…

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Summer in Japan

August 5, 2015

Summer In Japan

Some great photos from W. David Marx, showing how some men dressed in Japan shortly before and during the war….

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Coordination guide from men’s tailoring magazine Danshi Senka

August 5, 2015

Coordination Guide From Men’s Tailoring Magazine Danshi Senka

Coordination guide from men’s tailoring magazine Danshi Senka (男子専科) in the early 1950s.  (via W. David Marx)

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