Brooks Brothers has to reinterpret '20s looks for a modern collection, because otherwise it would not sell. Brooks isn't a tastemaker; they don't have even the marginal power of a high-fashion designer like a Giorgio Armani or a Tom Ford to shape trends and make people want something they don't...
Allow me to pull a quote from the BB site:
"Brooks Brothers has now adapted Ms. Martin's innovative, period-inspired costumes for the film into an ultra-sharp modern menswear collection.
"It is a reflection of the immediacy and modernity of Fitzgerald's work that the clothes in this movie...
What is that odd seam running up into the armpit in front? Never seen that. Body coats (evening dress coats, morning coats, some very old lounge suits) have seams like that in back, but I've never seen them in front.
My dad wears a 6 7/8 or 7 hat, and he's looking for a summer-weight (cotton or linen) newsboy/flat cap. If you have one to sell, please let me know. It doesn't have to be vintage; modern is fine.
Hey all,
A shop near me has a couple interesting items for sale, and I thought I'd check and see if anyone was interested. Both are $80 in the shop, and I'd ask $30 additional to cover shipping and just a few bucks for my time and gas money. If you're outside the US, I can still ship to you...
If you've ever wanted to put together a stroller outfit - that is, semi-formal day wear, the daytime equivalent of the tuxedo - these would be perfect for it. Just add a black jacket and vest. They're a black and white plaid that is quite large in scale, which makes them both interesting and...
This tweed is really nice. There's no maker's tag, but it's a hearty, hefty brown broken-bone (alternating herringbone/birdseye) pattern wool tweed. Three patch pockets make it really unusual and interesting. Three buttons, rolled to the second. Based on the styling and the union tag, I'd...
Just a bump to note that I am definitely open to offers on this. The asking price was a guess at what a large OR in this condition is worth; if you're interested, PM me and let's talk.
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