The Hobo Style by Porter Classic

September 3, 2010Cultureby Staff368 Views

Father and son duo of Katsu & Leo Yoshida, the founders of Japanese fashion brand Porter Classic, present the world’s first photo book on the hobo culture. Published in association with the Hobo Museum, this 97 page book illustrates photographs of legendary hobos, such as Steamtrain Maury, Gas Can Paddy, and Fry Pan Jack, amongst others. Featured as well are their artifacts, ranging from items such as hats, jackets, and bags to shaving razors and walking sticks. The book’s simple table top approach subtly pays homage to the bygone American culture of the Great Depression.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Benjamin-Cross/100001533039085 Benjamin Cross

    Liar, I’d rock that shit and I am a hobo. -Otter

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Benjamin-Cross/100001533039085 Benjamin Cross

    Liar, I’d rock that shit and I am a hobo. -Otter

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Benjamin-Cross/100001533039085 Benjamin Cross

    Liar, I’d rock that shit and I am a hobo. -Otter

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Benjamin-Cross/100001533039085 Benjamin Cross

    Liar, I’d rock that shit and I am a hobo. -Otter

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Benjamin-Cross/100001533039085 Benjamin Cross

    Liar, I’d rock that shit and I am a hobo. -Otter

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Benjamin-Cross/100001533039085 Benjamin Cross

    Liar, I’d rock that shit and I am a hobo. -Otter

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Benjamin-Cross/100001533039085 Benjamin Cross

    Liar, I’d rock that shit and I am a hobo. -Otter

  • lamolevo

    I actually like the look of this (although I’m a denim designer, so we love old sh**t!) Is it only available in Japan?

  • Blahzay Blah

    ahhh, the irony of clothes being inspired by hobo’s that even hobo’s can’t afford.

  • notstupid

    paying rediculous amounts of money to look like a hobo. that makes sense

  • Ian

    Pretty tasteless, especially since Zoolander used this as a joke, but these guys are actually serious.

  • Z le Den

    is this based on the derilict line by mugato on zoolander? hahaaaaaaaaa

  • www.yokioland.com

    lol @_fataL

  • Jason

    super wack but i’m sure if pharrell wore this everybody would jump on it.

  • Jason

    super wack but i’m sure if pharrell wore this everybody would jump on it.

  • _fataL

    Derelict anybody?

  • _fataL

    Derelict anybody?

  • http://www.youtube.com/backspaceDUBSTEP youtube.com/backspaceDUBSTEP

    Even a hobo has some self dignity and wouldn’t be caught wearing this.