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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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