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  1. PeterGunnLives

    The Short Story

    I would recommend the Stories of John Cheever. It's filled with fifties and sixties tales of suburban New England ennui and disillusionment, which would later partially inspire Mad Men.
  2. PeterGunnLives

    The ladies/teen mall jacket this season is . . .

    When I was in high school in the nineties, MA-1 type jackets were popular with the alt rock and punk crowds. Some kids would treat them as reversible so that the bright orange part would be on the outside. Places like Forever 21 and H&M have a lot of "fast fashion" items, which are trendy...
  3. PeterGunnLives

    whats the closest thing to Traveling back in Time? to get a feel of times past?

    Actually, the McMenamins brewpubs have some pretty off-the-wall, new-agey, freaky hippyish decor that I would in no way describe as "Disneyfication." It's more like a Grateful Dead appreciation society or something, and very reflective of the eclectic Portland culture. If I was a kid I would...
  4. PeterGunnLives

    Batman the Animated Series

    Gotham is definitely in its own universe. There's no way it could fit well with the continuity of the Burton/Schumacher movies, the Nolan trilogy, or any of the comics, not to mention that it has nothing to do with the Arrowverse, which spans Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow.
  5. PeterGunnLives

    Your favourite commercials

    Target's "ship my pants" commercial was rather amusing and irreverent.
  6. PeterGunnLives

    What are you Writing?

    I am writing business correspondence, as well as workplace procedures and policies. Good times.
  7. PeterGunnLives

    The Origin Of "The Fifties"

    Yes, Banana Republic also had a "Mad Men Collection" with a few items being released each year for a little while. I got both of the men's sport coats in that line, but at a deep discount on ebay. People do occasionally ask if they are vintage when I wear them. :cool:
  8. PeterGunnLives

    Why did we make ourselves into walking advertisements?

    I don't mind some brand names, logos, and the like being visible on casual clothing, but generally only if it's something vintage (or something that looks vintage). If I'm going to advertise, I'm going to advertise the bygone days. For example, I just ordered a long-sleeve T-shirt with a logo...
  9. PeterGunnLives

    This or That

    Electric shredder is quicker, so that's what I prefer. Mancini or Mantovani?
  10. PeterGunnLives

    The Origin Of "The Fifties"

    I enjoy the kitschy, deliberate "fifties-ness" that some people go for in their personal lives, because it definitely stands out as being vintage/retro. I'm thinking of shifting more in this direction myself. Currently, I maintain a "tasteful" Mad Men type image in my everyday personal dress and...
  11. PeterGunnLives

    Spectator Shoes

    Lately for new spectators for my jitterbugging outfits, I have gotten into a brand called Messico (they're actually too stiff compared to true dancing shoes, but I make do). The shoes are handcrafted in Mexico, and are more affordable than some other brands. Alas, they don't have black/white...
  12. PeterGunnLives

    In Need of some Help

    Does it have to be vintage, or can it be new based on vintage styling? Magnioli Clothiers (https://www.magnoliclothiers.com/) is a great source for the latter. And congrats! :)
  13. PeterGunnLives

    What Are You Reading

    I'm making my way through The Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway, classic tales of rugged individualism, and The Stories of John Cheever, depictions of suburban ennui in New England that were a big inspiration for Mad Men.
  14. PeterGunnLives

    The Man Purse Aka. THE MURSE YES or NO ?

    On their site, some of the products also show actual photographs, and you can zoom in.
  15. PeterGunnLives

    Some Lady Gaga that's more our speed...

    It was raw beef. :eek:
  16. PeterGunnLives

    Cocktail Nation Lounge music podcast

    This is one of my favorite podcasts.
  17. PeterGunnLives

    Unappreciated masterpieces?

    It's got some great menswear styles, with some colors/patterns/cuts that I presume to be based on the elusive "bold look" of the post-war years. I look to stuff like this for inspiration for my jitterbugging outfits.
  18. PeterGunnLives

    Indiana Jones V

    They should have cast the guy who played the younger version of Harrison Ford's character in "Age of Adeline." He definitely had the look and the mannerisms. And the same guy should also play young Han Solo, and young Jack Ryan... in fact, he should build his whole career on playing younger...

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