This one literally is. A wonderful Golden Era cap, but what kid today would even appreciate it? http://cgi.ebay.fr/ancienne-casquette-pour-garconnet-des-annees-1950-60-T-50-/180827563687?pt=FR_YO_Vetements_Garcons_Accessoires&hash=item2a1a29a6a7
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R.I.P., Davy. You were Paul and Ringo rolled into one.
Note that Carol Brady and Davy Jones had the same hairdo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dZPRbR4SI8
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If Tom Ford raises the waist, the other menswear designers will follow. Ford is 'the man' right now: his tuxedos were all over the Oscars show (again).
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The following vintage hats are way too small for practically everyone here, but look at how cool they are. French eBay is an overlooked wonderland...
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Something you don't see every day: a vintage wooden block for caps.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORME-A-CHAPEAU-BERET-CASQUETTE-DE-MODISTE-CHAPELIER-/110621030772?pt=FR_JG_Art_Objets_XIX&hash=item19c186f974
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Something you don't see every day: a vintage wooden block for caps.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORME-A-CHAPEAU-BERET-CASQUETTE-DE-MODISTE-CHAPELIER-/110621030772?pt=FR_JG_Art_Objets_XIX&hash=item19c186f974
Miz Downer's peanut-gallery predictions:
-- The Hats and Outerwear sections will continue to thrive, as will the Powder Room and Beauty sections. The Observation Bar will grow and grow, as will the Moving Picture and Golden Era sections.
-- The Suits section will be kept alive by European...
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A "Buy-It-Now" auction. This cap would cost you $200 if you bought it from the Mister Freedom store.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mister-Freedom-Casquette-La-Deffe-Hat-Size-58-Blue-Wool-Mint-/230754162004?pt=US_Hats&hash=item35ba051554
Since it's a "Buy-It-Now" at only $20 more than the minimum bid price, here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mister-Freedom-Casquette-La-Deffe-Hat-Size-58-Blue-Wool-Mint-/230754162004?pt=US_Hats&hash=item35ba051554
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All we can say for certain is this: we're in 2012, only five years away from 2017 -- yet it sure isn't raining much in downtown Los Angeles, Joan Crawford shoulders aren't back in style, and the Bradbury Building doesn't look like hell inside. Still, I'm hopeful.
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