The Man Who Popularized the Button-Down Collar has died. Elliot Gant, age 89
Elliot Gant, left, with his brother, Marty. After World War II, when our troops came home, the cycle of fashion shifted with the introduction and popularization of new fashion trends. Flat front khaki pants, bermuda walkshorts, button down collars and penny loafers became the cornerstones of men's fashion. These fashion trends became very popular with the students of Ivy League [...]