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Beautiful 1940s LL Bean Boots

December 10, 2009

Beautiful 1940s LL Bean Boots

Beautiful 1940s LL Bean Boots, via Swimsuit Department

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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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Store Visit - Everything’s Jake Vintage, Los Angeles

December 2, 2009

Store Visit – Everything’s Jake Vintage, Los Angeles

On my way back from the tailor this afternoon (2″ cuffs?  yes, please!) I stopped into Everything’s Jake Vintage.  It’s…

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It’s On Ebay - Vintage Rubber Overshoes

December 2, 2009

It’s On Ebay – Vintage Rubber Overshoes

You don’t need vintage overshoes (and these ones are a bit steep, neat though they are), but if you live…

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All I Want For Christmas: Jimmy Pardo

November 27, 2009

All I Want For Christmas: Jimmy Pardo

In our continuing series All I Want For Christmas, we ask me we like what they’d like to get as…

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It’s On Ebay!

November 22, 2009

It’s On Ebay!

Vintage Woolrich heavy shirt jacket. Starts at $19.99, ends Sunday

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It’s On Ebay!

November 13, 2009

It’s On Ebay!

Spectacular Asprey luggage set.  Monogrammed “MM,” so start thinking of stuff that could stand for.  “Minneapolis Minnesota” comes to mind,…

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It’s On Ebay! Vintage Omega Constellation in 14k Gold

November 13, 2009

It’s On Ebay! Vintage Omega Constellation In 14k Gold

Started at $9.99; ends Tuesday

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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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A Trip to the Tailor

November 12, 2009

A Trip To The Tailor

I found my tailor the old fashioned way: by passing by while I was walking my dog.  Having a relationship…

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Here’s a beautiful reproduction piece by Buzz Rickson

October 24, 2009

Here’s A Beautiful Reproduction Piece By Buzz Rickson

Speaking of naval jackets, here’s a beautiful reproduction piece by Buzz Rickson.  The folks there have captured both the clothing…

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The naval peacoat is flattering, handsome, and is suitable for both casual situations and going out

October 22, 2009

The Naval Peacoat Is Flattering, Handsome, And Is Suitable For Both Casual Situations And Going Out

The naval peacoat is flattering, handsome, and is suitable for both casual situations and going out.  It’s heavy but not…

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