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Cab Calloway performing “The Jumpin’ Jive”

August 17, 2010

Cab Calloway Performing “The Jumpin’ Jive”

A couple people have sent me this amazing video of Cab Calloway performing “The Jumpin’ Jive” in the film Stormy…

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When working with a lathe, always wear a neck scarf.  Always.

August 13, 2010

When Working With A Lathe, Always Wear A Neck Scarf.  Always.

When working with a lathe, always wear a neck scarf.  Always. (From a beautiful film on the design process at…

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America in Color, 1939-1943

August 8, 2010

America In Color, 1939-1943

America in Color, 1939-1943 (thanks, Matt)

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Do we need another reason to wear brown

August 7, 2010

Do We Need Another Reason To Wear Brown

mostexerent: Do we need another reason to wear brown & realise that its not about super slim suits but elegant…

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Valet picks their top 10 casual looks from the first four seasons of Mad Men

July 24, 2010

Valet Picks Their Top 10 Casual Looks From The First Four Seasons Of Mad Men

Valet picks their top 10 casual looks from the first four seasons of Mad Men.

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You could do a lot worse than The Thrift Shopper

July 19, 2010

You Could Do A Lot Worse Than The Thrift Shopper

If you’re looking for thrift stores in your area, you could do a lot worse than The Thrift Shopper.  They’ve…

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It’s On eBay

July 16, 2010

It’s On EBay

Vintage Silk Brooks Brothers Robe The road to Classytown runs through this robe. Bidding starts at $29.99, Buy It Now…

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Shell cordovan Florsheim Imperial longwings at Goodwill for $2

June 29, 2010

Shell Cordovan Florsheim Imperial Longwings At Goodwill For $2

Just in time for my complaints about the declining quality of the middle level of shoes, a StyleForum user called…

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via BigHappyFunHouse

June 28, 2010

Via BigHappyFunHouse

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It’s On Etsy - Vintage (Circa 1960s?) Allen-Edmonds Brogues

June 27, 2010

It’s On Etsy – Vintage (Circa 1960s?) Allen-Edmonds Brogues

It’s remarkable how much clothing manufacture changed in the late 1960s and early 1970s with the introduction of affordable synthetics…

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Bruce Lee, in this screen test for his role as Kato in The Green Hornet

June 23, 2010

Bruce Lee, In This Screen Test For His Role As Kato In The Green Hornet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81MgEvc1_Qo Bruce Lee, in this screen test for his role as Kato in The Green Hornet, demonstrates that if your…

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Trav from Street Etiquette writes a bit about his vintage Banana Republic safari jacket

June 21, 2010

Trav From Street Etiquette Writes A Bit About His Vintage Banana Republic Safari Jacket

Trav from Street Etiquette writes a bit about his vintage Banana Republic safari jacket.  The first Banana Republic store was…

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Laurent

June 14, 2010

Laurent

Laurent, who runs the charming blog “Where Is The Cool,” informed us that he’s started a small online storefront for…

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Sanforized

May 26, 2010

Sanforized

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A wodnerful vintage advertisement

May 18, 2010

A Wodnerful Vintage Advertisement

A wodnerful vintage advertisement, via the always-fascinating An Ambitious Project Collapsing. Note that the selling point here is generous cut. …

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