An illustration of a gentleman, perfectly dressed to go out and take on the world! There isn't much detail to work with, but I would like to think those kicks are blue suede.![]()
I'm not a big DB-blazer fan, but this one looks really good on this guy, in part, because the proportions and tailoring are so perfect.I like the DB blazer, especially its button stance.
I like the design. It has a nit of a military edge to it, sort of like an Ike Jacket with a zipper closure rather than the buttons. I'm not sure of the date of the illustration, but while I am quite familiar with the McGregor brand, I don't recall ever seeing those designs while growing up in the 1950s/1960s.
I thought the ad/items looked a little different than the traditional McGregor offering. I just Googled it and it says it's from 1955.I like the design. It has a nit of a military edge to it, sort of like an Ike Jacket with a zipper closure rather than the buttons. I'm not sure of the date of the illustration, but while I am quite familiar with the McGregor brand, I don't recall ever seeing those designs while growing up in the 1950s/1960s.![]()
I know it is wishful thinking, but looking at those prices and the design of those suits, I can't help but wish I had access to a time machine. I would go back in time and buy one of each of those suits, in each hue they were offered! Just in case I can find the transportation, would you know if they accepted Apple pay back then? LOL.
It's a fun concept to think about. If you could find a time machine, you'd need physical currency dating from that period or earlier. My guess, they also accepted bank checks, personal checks (with proof of identity) or (with ID again) you could open an account with the store where they'd bill you by mail monthly. Oh, and maybe traveler checks. I know traveler checks were in use back then, so I assume stores accepted them (of course, yours would have to be dated from that period). Also, I have no idea if, back then, local stores in small towns that didn't get many visitors/tourists would accept them.I know it is wishful thinking, but looking at those prices and the design of those suits, I can't help but wish I had access to a time machine. I would go back in time and buy one of each of those suits, in each hue they were offered! Just in case I can find the transportation, would you know if they accepted Apple pay back then? LOL.
I remember Fortrel. In the 1960s, my mom would buy most of my clothes from Penney’s (as J. C. Penney was then known). Back then, the briefs that I wore every day were the Penney’s in-house brand—Towncraft. 50% cotton, 50% Fortrel polyester.Interesting how McGregor had these "new" fabrics like Fortrel. The blends must have been very popular then -- and maybe still are, except to purists.
For sure, handsome suits, great prices and the promising look of success on the faces of our Fab-four. However, the question I find myself stewing over is..."are they consulting on the design of a new suit or perhaps upgrading the design of a classic war bird?"
Impressive work, for sure, but the artists rendition of the human form is angular at best and downright jarring at worst! Just an opinion.Just a really cool illustration.
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