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August 10, 2011
Harry S. Truman On His Wedding Day In 1919
Kansas City haberdasher & president-to-be Harry S. Truman on his wedding day in 1919. Note that his suit looks almost…
August 2, 2011
Badminton Player, Photographed Gjon Mili For Life Magazine In 1939
Badminton player, photographed Gjon Mili for Life Magazine in 1939. Demonstrating the power of flannel trousers. via Hollister Hovey
August 1, 2011
Wearing Shorts During The Hottest Months Of The Year
Since I moved to Los Angeles from San Francisco, I’ve had to adjust to the idea of wearing shorts during…
June 9, 2011
Q And Answer: What Color Shoes Should I Wear With A Navy Suit?
Peter writes: I was recently given a fantastic vintage navy blue suit from the ‘70s by my father. The only…
June 8, 2011
Q And Answer: Why Are Vintage Ties Short?
Eijah writes to ask: For the second time, I found myself with a vintage tie I’d bought online that was…
May 27, 2011
Dinnerware Designed For Use On Board The Superchief
How wonderful is this dinnerware designed for use on board the legendary passenger train the Superchief? I’m not a train…
May 15, 2011
Maximinimus Longs For The Return Of The Old Banana Republic
Maximinimus longs for the return of the old Banana Republic. Perhaps he might enjoy the book published by the company’s…
May 9, 2011
Put This On Episode 5: Clothing Credits
Intro:Tie: Pierrepont HicksShirt: Lands’ EndSweater: Vintage Scottish CashmereJeans: Levis LVC 1947Shoes: GrensonVest: Lands’ End At J. Press:Shirt: CEGO Custom ShirtmakerJacket:…
April 24, 2011
It’s On EBay: Vintage J. Press Necktie
There is a case to be made for never buying a necktie new. For 90% of men, any tie they…
April 10, 2011
Great Flea Markets Almost Every Weekend Of The Month
One of the best parts of living in Southern California is the access to great flea markets almost every weekend…
March 28, 2011
Andy Sends This Amazing Vintage Advertisement
Andy sends this amazing vintage advertisement. Apparently it was part of his American Studies curriculum – a segment on the…
March 28, 2011
Australian Mugshots From The 1920s From The Book City Of Shadows: Sydney Police Photographs 1912-1947
Australian Mugshots from the 1920s from the book City of Shadows: Sydney Police Photographs 1912-1947, via Awesome Robo and Patton…