I kicked it off Friday by initiating the debate with Part 1: Elastic Waist or Die! It’s a light summer read.

On Tuesday, I got pushed back in the rotation behind a giant Rockstar, destroying my numbers, so there’s a distinct possibility you may have missed Part 2: Volleyshorts or Die? This one’s definitely built more for the early spring.

Wait, did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? That’s right, he did. Then the second column is built for a long winter. Sorry.

Either way, this blog is all about paying homage to what used to be…

Tommy Bahama

 Vineyard Vines
 

Polo

 Nautica

Jams

 

Mossimo 1

 

Mossimo 2

 

Mossimo 3

 

 Speedo

Nike 1

 

 

Nike 2 

Le Coq Sportif 

 Vilebrequin