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January 9, 2014
Australian Convict Uniforms
Here’s a curious thing. Above is what the Australian government used to make their convicts wear. The broad arrow you…
January 2, 2014
A Stunning 1930s Chesterfield Coat
Giuseppe from An Affordable Wardrobe found a stunning 1930s Chesterfield coat in a thrift. The collar was shredded – but…
December 21, 2013
Peter Bogdanovich And Orson Welles, Grocery Shopping In Los Angeles
Peter Bogdanovich and Orson Welles, grocery shopping in Los Angeles. 1970.
December 5, 2013
The US Government On Suits
StyleForum member CrimsonSox recently found this fascinating guide on how to buy a suit, surprisingly published in 1949 by the…
November 22, 2013
Is That A Unicorn In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Poorly Translating The Bible?
Unicorn-print accessories, like Lisa Frank stickers but for men, have enjoyed a good couple of years. Pictured above are Drake’s…
October 21, 2013
EFFECTIVE Suit Style
EFFECTIVE suit style via The New Yorker’s Currency blog, which recently highlighted ads targeting the high earners of the 1920s….
October 10, 2013
“Make-Do And Mend”
The Imperial War Museums’ website has a really great collection of “Make Do and Mend” artwork, which was used in…
September 26, 2013
The History Of Men’s Raiment: Spring & Summer, 1912
The final chapter of our journey through The History of Men’s Raiment is Spring & Summer, 1912. It was the…
August 28, 2013
Ernest Hemingway’s Game Bag
Every once in a while, Jesse and I will list a fishing or game bag in our eBay roundups. Nice…
August 19, 2013
The Artist/ Rebel/ Dandy: Men Of Fashion Exhibit At RISD
Within the space of a few years at the turn of the 19th century, Beau Brummell revolutionized men’s fashion, replacing…
July 28, 2013
Vintage Find Bragging From The 1960s
Pierre Cardin, a Frenchman who designs clothes, opened a small menswear shop at Bonwit Teller one evening last week. M….
July 15, 2013
Semi-open Lesbianism And Women Wearing Men’s Clothes In The World Of 1920s Blues Belters
There’s a fascinating article in Collector’s Weekly about semi-open lesbianism and women wearing men’s clothes in the world of 1920s…
July 11, 2013
75 Years Of Esquire Style
Esquire published a couple of great posts last week showcasing 75 years of their history, and thus, 75 years of…
July 4, 2013
Firework Suits
Here’s something unusual for your Fourth of July. Apparently in the early 20th century, some entertainers would get dressed in…