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An email from Emily Spivack at The Smithsonian

June 22, 2012

An Email From Emily Spivack At The Smithsonian

I just got an email from Emily Spivack at The Smithsonian about a new blog she’s writing, Threaded. It’s about…

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Hey! Who’s that handsome bastard in the suit

June 19, 2011

Hey! Who’s That Handsome Bastard In The Suit

http://www.hulu.com/embed/MpgYxMXTQnUgBWBeJizgNQ Hey! Who’s that handsome bastard in the suit hanging out with Sarah Vowell three minutes into this (great) interview…

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In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants

January 17, 2011

In 1964, Lyndon Johnson Needed Pants

In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants, so he called the Haggar clothing company and asked for some. The call was…

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In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants

January 17, 2011

In 1964, Lyndon Johnson Needed Pants

In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants, so he called the Haggar clothing company and asked for some. The call was…

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Herman Silver

December 14, 2009

Herman Silver

This stylish gentleman is Herman Silver, after whom the Reservoir and Los Angeles neighborhood of Silver Lake is named. Silver…

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Some WWII-era fashion propaganda follow-up

December 8, 2009

Some WWII-era Fashion Propaganda Follow-up

Yesterday, I posted, tongue-in-cheek, some WWII-era fashion propaganda.  I’m feeling guilty now for not pointing out the darker side of…

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Some of the greatest changes to men’s style came as a result of the second world war

December 7, 2009

Some Of The Greatest Changes To Men’s Style Came As A Result Of The Second World War

(photo via) Some of the greatest changes to men’s style came as a result of the second world war.  The…

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Color film of London, 1927

November 12, 2009

Color Film Of London, 1927

Color film of London, 1927.  The whole thing is amazing, but skip to 5:56 to see some regular gentlemen and…

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