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Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. on Style

August 31, 2015

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. On Style

Here’s another great find from our friend CrimsonSox. In an August 1966 issue of Vogue, Hollywood legend and decorated war…

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Modern Furniture, Modern Tailoring

July 30, 2015

Modern Furniture, Modern Tailoring

Another great photo from our friend CrimsonSox. Scanned from a 1948 issue of Vogue, the gentleman above is wearing a…

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Karl Marx’s Shoes

March 19, 2015

Karl Marx’s Shoes

Here’s a surprise. Apparently Karl Marx bought his shoes from the famous bespoke shoemaking firm Peal & Co. He had…

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Savile Row, 1957

March 7, 2015

Savile Row, 1957

My friend CrimsonSox found some wonderful images of H. Huntsman & Sons in 1957. Notice how all the tailors are…

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The US Government Guide to Shirts

May 5, 2014

The US Government Guide To Shirts

Apparently, if the internet were around in the mid-20th century, the US Government would have had a great menswear blog….

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Before They Were Nightclubs

April 10, 2014

Before They Were Nightclubs

Before they turned into pseudo-nightclubs, Abercrombie & Fitch stores used to be where adventurers and outdoorsmen would get their gear….

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Motoring Style

March 7, 2014

Motoring Style

Despite having no motorcycle of my own – or even my own car, for that matter – I’ve been really into leather…

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The US Government on Suits

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…

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