Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Search results

  1. Nick D

    FS: Heavyweight wool flannel trousers and shirt and collars

    I am selling these trousers, they were hand tailored by me using a 1940s pattern and vintage wool flannel from the stock of a retired tailor. The fabric is heavy weight, 22 oz/yard! They're perfect for the coming colder months and it breaks my heart to sell them, but they don't fit anymore...
  2. Nick D

    French Catalog Scans: Belle Jardiniere

    I don't know how common the term was, but these were sometimes called 'cardigan blazers'. It may have been an American term.
  3. Nick D

    French Catalog Scans: Belle Jardiniere

    Nice! I especially like the page showing the different styles of fronts.
  4. Nick D

    1940's Tropical Rayon Suit

    The registered trademark symbol places it no earlier than 1946, I believe, though I don't know when it entered common usage.
  5. Nick D

    Toppers Unite

    Here's an example. Spot the silk plush hat.
  7. Nick D

    Show us your suits

    Thanks, BK :) I'm very happy with it. Working on building my wardrobe back up after having to sell most of my vintage clothes, and this is a very nice addition.
  8. Nick D

    Show us your suits

    My first double breasted 3-piece, a '40s Town-Clad from Penny's. Dark blue fabric with an interesting diagonally woven pattern.
  9. Nick D

    Show us their suits

    A sport coat worn by Paul Henreid (as Paul von Henreid) in one scene in Night Train to Munich, 1940.
  10. Nick D

    40s 3 piece?

    The suit arrived today. Mended some small spots and let the legs down a bit. I'll post pictures tomorrow.
  11. Nick D

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Snagged this topper this morning: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321204239124?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
  13. Nick D

    30s 40s Morning suit strolling trousers- W33 I 30

    Just a though, that may not be the original tag. The back seam has had a whole lot of work done to it, looks like it's been taken in and let out several times, and the tag has been on the seam a couple times. Maybe it's a replacement? That sort of major alteration can wreck a fishtail back if...
  14. Nick D

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    I just looked through the thread on the C&T. I might give this a go, though I have to size it down to a 14" neck. What were the problems you found?
  15. Nick D

    French Catalog Scans: Belle Jardiniere

    Wonderful!
  16. Nick D

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    Nice, BK. Did you use a commercial pattern?
  17. Nick D

    40s 3 piece?

    I bought it last night. $175.
  19. Nick D

    Adding some 1930's to a modern MTM suit - Help requested.

    I don't know if they'll give you much option with MTM, which is still going off of pre-made patterns, but do bring it up. The cut edge of the bottom of the armhole should be 1" from your underarm. Waistcoats may have been 'standard' back then, but two piece suits were certainly around.
  20. Nick D

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    Only the three bows on the left are vintage, the others are modern silks. Here are the blue ties:
  21. Nick D

    Adding some 1930's to a modern MTM suit - Help requested.

    The thing with the 70s was there was no subtlety about it. The lapels should be wide, but not hitting the sleeve seam wide. And there should not be too much belly or curve to the edge of the lapel. There is some curve in '30s suits, but not like the 70s. This is a place where the photos will...
  22. Nick D

    FS: Detachable collars and shirts, 1920s-50s, CC41

    Only one day to go on these shirts and collars!
  23. Nick D

    Adding some 1930's to a modern MTM suit - Help requested.

    If you get a waistcoat, make sure it has 4 pockets. Put cuffs and pleats on the trousers. Ask if you can get trouser legs that are ~10" wide laid flat (~20" circ.) at the bottom.

Latest posts

Members online

... and 31 more.
Total: 3,330 (members: 81, guests: 3,249)

Forum statistics

Threads
109,640
Messages
3,085,519
Members
54,470
Latest member
rakib
Top