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Gordon Parks
Gordon Parks was one of the greatest photographers of the twentieth century. Parks was also a distinguished composer, author, and filmmaker. He always looked effortlessly cool in his classic Ivy League style. Shop Park's classic look at 2nd Academic. #IvyLeagueStyle #CheckShirt #Beamsplus #JazzIcons #Menswear #FormalMenswear #MensBusinessCasual #Hollywood #BlackLiterature #Poets #Macintosh #BlackArtists
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Kensuke Ishizu may not be solely responsible for bringing menswear to Japan but the presence of the Take Ivy author surely played a huge role. Before streetwear, workwear and avant-garde came to define contemporary Japanese style, Ivy League style dominated Japanese menswear. Familiar brands like, Engineered Garments, Beams +, and Visvim all bring their own interpretations of Ishizu’s traditional styles preserving the dialogue between Japanese and American style. #kensukeishizu #ivyleague #...
Kensuke Ishizu may not be solely responsible for bringing menswear to Japan but the presence of the Take Ivy author surely played a huge role. Before streetwear, workwear and avant-garde came to define contemporary Japanese style, Ivy League style dominated Japanese menswear. Familiar brands like, Engineered Garments, Beams +, and Visvim all bring their own interpretations of Ishizu’s traditional styles preserving the dialogue between Japanese and American style. #kensukeishizu #ivyleague #...
It’s hard to imagine a jazz musician who has had more success with more bands than Wayne Shorter. Back in 1964 he was fusing hard bop and modal jazz recording his 6th album ‘Speak No Evil’ for legendary jazz label, Blue Note. His tenor sax was an essential part of three landmark combos: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (1959-1964), Miles Davis’ classic quintet (1964-70) and the Grammy award winning jazz fusion classic Birdland by Weather Report (1971-86) 27 consecutive years of uninterrupte...
It’s hard to imagine a jazz musician who has had more success with more bands than Wayne Shorter. Back in 1964 he was fusing hard bop and modal jazz recording his 6th album ‘Speak No Evil’ for legendary jazz label, Blue Note. His tenor sax was an essential part of three landmark combos: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (1959-1964), Miles Davis’ classic quintet (1964-70) and the Grammy award winning jazz fusion classic Birdland by Weather Report (1971-86) 27 consecutive years of uninterrupte...
During the late ‘60s and well into the following decade, Pharoah Sanders could be credited for expanding the work of late-stage John Coltrane Karma—and the albums that both preceded and followed it, by Pharoah and his compatriots—provided the foundation of what came to be known as Spiritual Jazz, combining what we commonly call world music with a focus on the art form’s Afrocentric roots, Eastern innovations, pulling in blues, all of jazz tradition and a restless exploration . #jazz #pharoah...
John Coltrane
American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer John Coltrane. The music revolutionary showcases the timeless simplicity of the Ivy League style. Shop the icon's look at 2nd Academic. #IvyLeagueStyle #CheckShirt #Beamsplus #JazzIcons #Menswear
Cecil Taylor
Cecil Taylor was a free jazz pianist, often considered a pioneer in his field. His effortlessly stylish attire complimented the intrinsically complex nature of his music. Shop his look at 2nd Academic #IvyLeagueStyle #FormalMenswear #Beamsplus #JazzIcons #Menswear #Eyewear
Ted Joans
Ted Joans is one of the key writers of the Beat Generation. His famous motto, "Jazz is my religion, and Surrealism is my point of view", is reflected in his style. His clothing remained true to the Ivy League style of the jazz movement, but his dishevelled layering reflected his surrealist outlook. Shop the iconic poet's look at 2nd Academic. #IvyLeagueStyle #CheckShirt #Beamsplus #JazzIcons #Menswear #FormalMenswear #MensBusinessCasual #Hollywood #BlackLiterature #Poets
Gordon Parks
Gordon Parks was one of the greatest photographers of the twentieth century. Parks was also a distinguished composer, author, and filmmaker. He always looked effortlessly cool in his classic Ivy League style. Shop Park's classic look at 2nd Academic. #IvyLeagueStyle #CheckShirt #Beamsplus #JazzIcons #Menswear #FormalMenswear #MensBusinessCasual #Hollywood #BlackLiterature #Poets #Macintosh #BlackArtists
Kensuke Ishizu may not be solely responsible for bringing menswear to Japan but the presence of the Take Ivy author surely played a huge role. Before streetwear, workwear and avant-garde came to define contemporary Japanese style, Ivy League style dominated Japanese menswear. Familiar brands like, Engineered Garments, Beams +, and Visvim all bring their own interpretations of Ishizu’s traditional styles preserving the dialogue between Japanese and American style. #kensukeishizu #ivyleague #...
Kensuke Ishizu may not be solely responsible for bringing menswear to Japan but the presence of the Take Ivy author surely played a huge role. Before streetwear, workwear and avant-garde came to define contemporary Japanese style, Ivy League style dominated Japanese menswear. Familiar brands like, Engineered Garments, Beams +, and Visvim all bring their own interpretations of Ishizu’s traditional styles preserving the dialogue between Japanese and American style. #kensukeishizu #ivyleague #...
During the late ‘60s and well into the following decade, Pharoah Sanders could be credited for expanding the work of late-stage John Coltrane Karma—and the albums that both preceded and followed it, by Pharoah and his compatriots—provided the foundation of what came to be known as Spiritual Jazz, combining what we commonly call world music with a focus on the art form’s Afrocentric roots, Eastern innovations, pulling in blues, all of jazz tradition and a restless exploration . #jazz #pharoah...
During the late ‘60s and well into the following decade, Pharoah Sanders could be credited for expanding the work of late-stage John Coltrane Karma—and the albums that both preceded and followed it, by Pharoah and his compatriots—provided the foundation of what came to be known as Spiritual Jazz, combining what we commonly call world music with a focus on the art form’s Afrocentric roots, Eastern innovations, pulling in blues, all of jazz tradition and a restless exploration . #jazz #pharoah...