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Monday, December 2, 2013

William Barry - Catching Fire!


Playboy Sept. 1964
In light of the recent box office hit Catching Fire, I found this ad to be quite topical.  See the first line.  Of course, this isn't about the movie.  Apparently, these men are in imminent danger of combusting.  And they look good doing it.

Note for the interested:  That trench coat costs "about" $40, which is "about" $292 in modern dollars.

Ad text:  Catching fire!  Fashion's favorite twins boast "Chillbarrier" linings of "Orlon" acrylic. (Left) "The Double Vee."  Tri-Tone, dry cleanable Quillon genuine suede in combination with shaker knit.  Vertical zipper pockets.  Tri-Tone combinations of Antelope (shown), Charcoal Grey and Loden.  About $35.  (Right) "The Toggle Master" 39" melton coat with genuine leather trim on collar, pockets and toggle closures.  Detachable hood.  Camel (shown), Black, Covert.  About $40.  Both also boy-sized and priced.  Designed by john paul goebel for William Barry, 390 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y. LW 4-3170. (For store nearest you, see listing on the left hand page).
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