Shuron Ltd. Eyewear

An ACL reader and frequent tipster sent in a suggestion for The American List that I thought deserved a little more attention than a simple listing. Greenville, South Carolina based Shuron Ltd, is an eye wear manufacturer that has been turning out frames since the time of the Civil War. The company is most well known for their sixties style frames, but Shuron is also famous for being a sunglasses supplier for the U.S. military in WWII. These iconic sunglasses — now called the “MacArthur” after the famous Army General Douglas MacArthur — are still offered today. (Thanks to Michael for the tip)

Could this be the Preppiest Movie Ever?

Not Metropolitan or Wall Street, I’m talking about Trading Places. The 1983 comedy set in old-money Philadelphia is a perfectly costumed dose of 1980s Prep / Wasp goodness. The subject matter may be tongue-in-cheek, but you would be hard pressed to find a more preppy styled movie.

Independent Spirit Awards | Pajamas, Vests, Spectacles and Suede.

My business partner Ali always says that the Independent Spirit Awards are by far her favorite awards show. “They are just so casual, so fun and relaxed” she says. The guys came out dressed just like Ali said, casual and comfortable. Definitely how I would want to dress for an awards show.

JOSH HARTNETT HAS GOOD STYLE. ANY IDEA WHO MAKES THAT JACKET?

MY FRIEND ROB DRESSED RAINN WILSON FOR THE EVENT. I LIKE HIS NERDY LOOK. WONDER WHAT HIS SHOES LOOKED LIKE?

GLEN HANSARD FROM THE MOVIE ONCE LOOKED GOOD IN SPURR DENIM.

Men’s Vogue | Movies With Style.

The guys over at Men’s Vogue put together an amazing feature on movies that influenced men’s fashion. You can see the entire story here.

Some of my favorites below:

Plein Soliel (1960)

The Graduate (1967)