Golly, Johnny that’s a mighty nifty shirt! Not what you would expect to hear in the form of a compliment these days. Well, Japanese clothing brand Deluxe could change all of the that with it retro cool hipster Spring 2010 collection called "1956."
The very fashion-forward label takes us back in time with slim-fitting khakis, cardigans, varsity jackets and even a series of Hawaiian shirts. In keeping with the current trend of going retro, all the staples of 1950’s cool are on display.
This spring offering is sure to have cool kids and hipsters alike jumping into the closest time machine or shelling out a couple bucks for Deluxe’s take on retro style.
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