John Lasseter’s Hawaiian shirts May 21, 2011
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John Lasseter, director of the 2006 Disney-Pixar animated film “Cars” and the upcoming “Cars 2,” showed a reporter his collection of more than 300 Hawaiian shirts. And, yes, he wears them.
You’ll see the Route 66 shield several times on his apparel.
I once asked a Pixar publicist about buying some of the Route 66-themed shirts. Lasseter’s shirts are custom-made and thus aren’t for sale.
The video is part of a story that will appear online next week in the San Francisco Chronicle.
(Via the Chronicle Baby Blog)
Next on the Mother Road April 23, 2010
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Next, a fashion website based in Great Britain, recently had a film shoot on Route 66 in West Hollywood to the Mojave Desert. Here’s a behind-the-scenes video:
Here’s the finished product:
Dig the soundtrack by the Dandy Warhols.
Tying the knot on Route 66 January 10, 2010
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The Brides of Oklahoma magazine released its spring/summer issue Friday, which includes a photo shoot of wedding gowns on Route 66.
A behind-the-scenes video can is below. Sharp-eyed viewers will see the Round Barn of Arcadia and the Sidewalk Highway between Afton and Miami:
The magazine can be found at these bookstores.
Not just a road trip November 19, 2009
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Here is one of French fashion designer Louis Vuitton’s Journeys. You’ll probably see familiar landmarks in this clip, titled “Once Upon a Time in the West.”
Get your kicks with this shirt October 6, 2009
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If you’re a woman who wants to add something road-related to your wardrobe, you could do a lot worse than this Route 66 scoop-necked T-shirt by Kiss the Girl. Here’s a close-up screen shot of the design from Kiss the Girl’s Internet site:
Sizes range from small to extra-large. For you online shoppers, the price is $50. Store locations also can be found here. If you’re a business owner who’s interesting in selling Kiss the Girl products, go here.
(Via Phoenix New Times)
For new roadies September 14, 2009
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I found this company based in Florida called Mooncakes, which makes clothing for babies.
Among its upcoming products is its Route 66 line, which won’t be available in stores until February but is available for retail stores to preorder now.
Here are links to the Route 66 clothing:
- A convertible.
- A shortall.
- A romper.
- A rugby blanket.
Here are close-up screen shots of the patterns, so you can see the Route 66 designs better:
Here’s where you can buy Mooncakes Route 66 products when they become available.
The smell of the road April 4, 2009
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This apparently aired on Israeli television — an ad for Route 66 cologne, from Coty.
Much of the footage was shot at Roy’s, on Route 66 in Amboy, Calif.
I think Coty quit making it. It’s no longer listed on Coty’s Web site, and it’s out of stock at many online retailers.
Here’s a description:
This masculine scent posesses a blend of: Fruits, woods and tobacco make up this manly aroma. It is recommended for romantic wear.
Add the smell of chicken wings and beer, and you’ll be at the Luna Cafe — not always a bad thing.