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Buster Keaton in “College.”

September 5, 2011

Buster Keaton In “College.”

Via Greensleeves to a Ground

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“Wee Walker” shoes

August 20, 2011

“Wee Walker” Shoes

“Wee Walker” shoes. A gift for my new son from some close family friends. Almost unspeakably adorable.

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Cornell, 1948

August 18, 2011

Cornell, 1948

via Greensleeves to a Ground

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Not all grenadine ties are solid-colored

August 15, 2011

Not All Grenadine Ties Are Solid-colored

Not all grenadine ties are solid-colored, as demonstrated by this beautiful vintage Polo number found by a Styleforum member. Gorgeous!

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Bobby From Boston

August 13, 2011

Bobby From Boston

I’ve written several times before about my favorite store in the United States, Bobby From Boston. It’s a gorgeous vintage…

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New Watch Alert!

August 12, 2011

New Watch Alert!

A simple, inexpensive manual for breezy summer wear. Feeling very good about it. Note that this is pre-teenybopper Abercrombie &…

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The remarkable estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

August 11, 2011

The Remarkable Estate Of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

Kempt tips us off to the remarkable auction of the remarkable estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Check out the goods…

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Harry S. Truman on his wedding day in 1919

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…

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“Serious Outfits.”

August 7, 2011

“Serious Outfits.”

I call this one “Serious Outfits.” via Agence Eureka

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Badminton player, photographed Gjon Mili for Life Magazine in 1939

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

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Wearing shorts during the hottest months of the year

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…

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Q and Answer: What Color Shoes Should I Wear With a Navy Suit?

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…

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High summer style, circa 1937

June 8, 2011

High Summer Style, Circa 1937

High summer style, circa 1937, at Gentleman’s Gazette.

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Q and Answer: Why Are Vintage Ties Short?

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…

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Dinnerware designed for use on board the Superchief

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…

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