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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…
March 9, 2011
Willie Mays And Al Dark At Spring Training, 1961
Say hey! Willie Mays and Al Dark at Spring training, 1961, via SI. (Thanks, Ted)
March 8, 2011
I’m Now Looking At Flights To London
Thanks to the Trad, I’m now looking at flights to London. I’ve got a baby on the way, man. Lay…
February 17, 2011
It’s On EBay
Men in Style: The Golden Age of Fashion From Esquire I checked this book out of the library when I…
February 10, 2011
Harvard Commencement, 1961
Harvard commencement, 1961 Note the presence of daytime formal dress. More here.
February 9, 2011
Looking Very Sharp, Young Mr. Adams
My friend Nick is center, with two childhood chums flanking him. Looking very sharp, young Mr. Adams. Very sharp.
February 1, 2011
A Beautiful Tailor’s Book From 1921
A beautiful tailor’s book from 1921 at The Cataloguer’s Desk. (Thank you, John!)
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…
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