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The Artist/ Rebel/ Dandy: Men of Fashion Exhibit at RISD

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…

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Vintage find bragging from the 1960s

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….

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semi-open lesbianism and women wearing men’s clothes in the world of 1920s blues belters

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…

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75 Years of Esquire Style

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…

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Firework Suits

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…

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Savile Row, 1939

June 24, 2013

Savile Row, 1939

This article from England’s defunct Picture Post magazine depicts the process of ordering and making a suit at Williams, Sullivan,…

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Los Angeles Electrical Workers’ Fashion Show, 1970

June 20, 2013

Los Angeles Electrical Workers’ Fashion Show, 1970

Los Angeles Electrical Workers’ Fashion Show, 1970 (via)

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BBC: The Accountant Who Created the First Book of Fashion

June 9, 2013

BBC: The Accountant Who Created The First Book Of Fashion

BBC: The Accountant Who Created the First Book of Fashion (Thanks, Aaron)

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Ivory Tower Style on the Stuff of Men's Clothing

June 4, 2013

Ivory Tower Style On The Stuff Of Men’s Clothing

Ivory Tower Style on the Stuff of Men’s Clothing

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Who would wear paintings as buttons?

April 17, 2013

Who Would Wear Paintings As Buttons?

Who would wear paintings as buttons? The Cooper-Hewitt has the full story of these remarkable fasteners – and it purportedly…

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How Jacquard Looms Changed Weaving

January 23, 2013

How Jacquard Looms Changed Weaving

How Jacquard Looms Changed Weaving (Hint: it’s punchcards.)

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The Rise And Fall Of The Ivy League Look

January 11, 2013

The Rise And Fall Of The Ivy League Look

The Rise And Fall Of The Ivy League Look One of my favorite blogs, Ivy Style, just completed a five…

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WWII War Paint: How Bomber Jacket Art Emboldened Our Boys

December 8, 2012

WWII War Paint: How Bomber Jacket Art Emboldened Our Boys

WWII War Paint: How Bomber Jacket Art Emboldened Our Boys (Collector’s Weekly)

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Savile Row’s New Tradition

July 15, 2012

Savile Row’s New Tradition

Excerpted from S2E3 of Put This On: “(New) Traditions” We learn the history of London’s Savile Row, and talk about…

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