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A selection of early- to mid-20th century Brooks Brothers items

October 20, 2012

A Selection Of Early- To Mid-20th Century Brooks Brothers Items

A selection of early- to mid-20th century Brooks Brothers items from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  (Hat tip to Typhoid…

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My mom’s best friend Claudia

October 16, 2012

My Mom’s Best Friend Claudia

My mom’s best friend Claudia, who I grew up knowing as my aunt, has been posting pictures of her folks…

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Seven Things Better Bought Used

October 11, 2012

Seven Things Better Bought Used

It’s sometimes easier to buy new, but there are some things that are pretty much always better bought used. Here’s…

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Paul Newman’s old wardrobe in the basement of his rental apartment

October 8, 2012

Paul Newman’s Old Wardrobe In The Basement Of His Rental Apartment

A Put This On fan makes a truly remarkable discovery: Paul Newman’s old wardrobe in the basement of his rental…

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Old Cashmere is Better.

October 8, 2012

Old Cashmere Is Better.

Here’s the honest truth: as cashmere has gone from an exclusive luxury product to a mass-market luxury product, the quality…

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A fashion and media mogul’s work is never done

September 30, 2012

A Fashion And Media Mogul’s Work Is Never Done

A fashion and media mogul’s work is never done, so I spent my Sunday morning at the Pickwick Gardens Vintage…

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Awesome collection of archival photos of American lesbians

September 21, 2012

Awesome Collection Of Archival Photos Of American Lesbians

We get a lot of email from women who wear men’s clothes – for gender, sexual or social identity reasons,…

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I had a Brooks Brothers herringbone almost exactly like this

September 17, 2012

I Had A Brooks Brothers Herringbone Almost Exactly Like This

I had a Brooks Brothers herringbone almost exactly like this. Size 41L. Mid-60s. Half-lined. Lost it in Heathrow Airport, running…

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An Abercrombie & Fitch label from the 1950s

September 15, 2012

An Abercrombie & Fitch Label From The 1950s

If you’re interested in identifying and dating vintage clothes, check out the Vintage Fashion Guild’s label resource. A very cool…

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Toad from To The Manor Born wants you to thrift him a polo coat

September 10, 2012

Toad From To The Manor Born Wants You To Thrift Him A Polo Coat

Toad from To The Manor Born wants you to thrift him a polo coat.

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Now that’s what I call a Madras suit

September 4, 2012

Now That’s What I Call A Madras Suit

Colonel Alexander Gardner, 1864 From Wikipedia: Gardner was involved in numerous gun fights and sword fights during his career. He…

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Put This On Season 2 Episode 2 Clothing Credits

September 3, 2012

Put This On Season 2 Episode 2 Clothing Credits

Introduction & Thrifting with Street Etiquette Suit – High Society Tailors (fabric by Molloy & Sons) Scarf – Vintage Brooks…

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photos of Wary Meyers’ vintage bag collection

August 20, 2012

Photos Of Wary Meyers’ Vintage Bag Collection

These really made me smile today: some photos of Wary Meyers’ vintage bag collection. The last bag looks a lot…

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Omega Constellation

August 15, 2012

Omega Constellation

abitofcolor: If you’re looking for a beautiful, prestigious watch at a reasonable price, there’s little reason to look past the…

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From The New Yorker, 7/23/60

July 24, 2012

From The New Yorker, 7/23/60

via The Ivy League Look

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