There are many discussions about various aspects of the "classic Americana" aesthetic in streetwear, but I couldn't find a dedicated thread. I'm very interested in classic Americana in style as well as the greater pop culture, so I'm starting a thread in hopes of getting an overview.
When I say "classic Americana," I mean workwear (Western or traditional blue collar), militaria, and classic athletic pieces, along with modern pieces inspired by those lineages, whether they subvert the aesthetic or play it straight. Carhartt, Dickies, Red Wings, Converse, M65s, Western shirts, work jackets, henleys, sweatshirts, thermals, t-shirts, chambray, etc. Brooks Brothers is certainly classic Americana, but not really what I'm thinking of.
I have particularly selfish motives because I'd like to start posting some clothing- and style-related posts on my Americana-related blog. This stuff is also the basis of my own wardrobe, but most of my items are by traditional makers (Dickies, Carhartt, Converse, mainstream basics) as opposed to "stealth wealth" Americana.
My own take on Americana style is anti-fashion by virtue of being cheap and minimal, and although I still have some punk rock influence (tattoos, Doc Martens rather than Red Wings or Clarks), I pretty much play it straight. My Nudies are my only current stealth item.
So, do these influences show up in your personal style? What brands and pieces do you like, and why? Do you have a personal vision of the aesthetic, and do you subvert it, stealthbeast it, integrate it with outside elements, etc.?
When I say "classic Americana," I mean workwear (Western or traditional blue collar), militaria, and classic athletic pieces, along with modern pieces inspired by those lineages, whether they subvert the aesthetic or play it straight. Carhartt, Dickies, Red Wings, Converse, M65s, Western shirts, work jackets, henleys, sweatshirts, thermals, t-shirts, chambray, etc. Brooks Brothers is certainly classic Americana, but not really what I'm thinking of.
I have particularly selfish motives because I'd like to start posting some clothing- and style-related posts on my Americana-related blog. This stuff is also the basis of my own wardrobe, but most of my items are by traditional makers (Dickies, Carhartt, Converse, mainstream basics) as opposed to "stealth wealth" Americana.
My own take on Americana style is anti-fashion by virtue of being cheap and minimal, and although I still have some punk rock influence (tattoos, Doc Martens rather than Red Wings or Clarks), I pretty much play it straight. My Nudies are my only current stealth item.
So, do these influences show up in your personal style? What brands and pieces do you like, and why? Do you have a personal vision of the aesthetic, and do you subvert it, stealthbeast it, integrate it with outside elements, etc.?
The reason I started this thread was to get people's takes into one thread, and you're one of the main "Americana" guys whose posts I enjoy reading.
