1959.

March. “Venus” chops the charts. The U.S. launches Pioneer Probe 4, the first American spacecraft to exit earth's gravity.
June. Madison Avenue. You score a win with the detergent campaign. Promotion to VP soon after.
July. New Thunderbird in the driveway (Baltic Blue).
Dinner at the club on Wednesdays, weekends on Lake Waramaug. Tennis on Saturday mornings with the Havemeyers.
End the summer with a week in Italy, where gentlemen there understand this blazer perfectly.
Impeccable style needs no translation.

1959 Madras Blazer (No. 7646). Classic single breasted blazer styling rendered here in a richly-hued 100% cotton Madras plaid. Lightweight, unstructured fit. Patch and flap front pockets. Single welt chest pocket and two interior pockets. Two-button close. Four buttons at sleeve cuffs. Center back vent. Butterfly back lining; unlined portions have bound finished seams. Imported.