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Cool (But Sold) eBay Stuff
Bidding frenzy Size: It was my size and I bid up to an unreasonable amount before someone else was even crazier for the suit. -
Duke of Windsor - at it again! Duke of Windsor plotted to regain throne
A Prince is a prince, but a ruler's 12" Original post by BinkieBaumont What great info! How satisfying, somehow to know, Mrs. Simpson was playing him for an even bigger fool than he was. Cuckholded before he was even married. This Yank's impression of Edward is that he was a blockhead...- filfoster
- Post #15
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Angostura bitters dearth
The Bitter and the sweet.. Disturbing news. My 90 year old mum has some though. She puts a dash in her Martini. She says they were made this way back in the 40's. I don't know if that's true but why argue with her?- filfoster
- Post #4
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Union Labels
I have read that union label tags can be used to date clothing. I haven't been able to decipher a date on these tags. 1. Is there some kind of code? 2. Is the date just often on the part sewn into the seam? 3. Do these labels always have a date? (This is important: It would justify a...- filfoster
- Post #90
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Evil wears the hat
The Man in the Picture No, really, who is it? Is this someone familiar to Lounge regulars? Is it half of ZZ Top? Wilford Brimley on vacation? Santa's 'bad' alter ego? A new Gary Bussey mug shot? Who is it? -
Seven Year Itch - 57 Years Today
Not so plain Jayne I probably did see her on (Jack) Paar (Whatever happened to Jose Mellis?) but don't recall her wit and wisdom. At that age, I suppose I wan't paying attention to that.- filfoster
- Post #9
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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The snails pace of menswear changes.
Steady as she goes, Mr. Lightoller. I am heartily glad men's fashions change so slowly. It allows us to wear vintage fashion without looking like we're on the way to a theatrical production. When I was a smaller lad (we are all just larger lads/kids are we not?), I imagined we would all be... -
Seven Year Itch - 57 Years Today
Jayne Mansfield You are kidding, aren't you? I admit to spending some tender, albeit solitary moments in the thrall of Ms. Mansfield but I never imagined she was a Mensa candidate. I admired her for her.....personalities.- filfoster
- Post #7
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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What Was The Last Movie You Watched?
Come on over! Beautiful state. I'm not a native ( I have lived here for 34 years and love it) but my two daughters are. What a sad, beautiful state: fantastic scenery and people, bourbon, horses, state parks, food and history. What a sad economy. And Eastern Ky: you must know someone there to...- filfoster
- Post #4,895
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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What Was The Last Movie You Watched?
Golem Yes. It transcends the time period and is still scarier than Hell. I vote it into the top 10 all time. And I'm a lapsed Presbyterian!- filfoster
- Post #4,894
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Seven Year Itch - 57 Years Today
Gray's Anatomy Just watched the forgotten "Charlotte Gray" with Cate Blanchette. A wonderful period film with not so much great period clothing for the men, who are seedy resistance fighters or collaborators in wartime Vichy France. But she is lovely.- filfoster
- Post #5
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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To tailor or not to tailor? When cost becomes the question
Alteration This is an interesting thread. It examines an important issue: Are there any sensible limits on altering a vintage garment? I will premise this contribution with the acknowledgement that once you've paid for your garment, it's yours to do what you like with it. I have a personal... -
To tailor or not to tailor? When cost becomes the question
Joan Rivers lengthening a sleeve or a hem is certainly something we have all done. Making over a well made, significant garment is something else. The past undone can't always be done again. Copies are a sensible alternative. -
One of my Favorite Suits - Single, Peaked and Crazy Stripes
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Top Hat Crown Height?
Zetwal: Thanks! I just scored a copy on Amazon.com the full title is: Top Hat: An Illustrated History of Its Styling and Manufacture for anyone else who wants one. This should do it. Again, the Loungers pull through! -
Top Hat Crown Height?
Thanks Thanks. I know someone in the Lounge must know more than I do about toppers. I am interested in the possible time period top hats with a crown height of 5 1/2" to 6 1/2" might have been favored. I have several vintage ones, 5 1/2" to 5 3/4", but all are undated. I have one... -
To tailor or not to tailor? When cost becomes the question
Apostacy I am sorry to share this, in a way, because it's probably not what you would prefer. I am military uniform collector, in the main. That shapes my reply. I see too much alteration. It's your ensemble: do what you like. But, this tuxedo is a time traveler, a survivor. Don't perform... -
Looking for a hat
FED rave I've got three Feds in other colors and am waiting on this carbon one. Beautiful hat. Nice bash. Rafal, take note-this is as close as you can get to a 'Thirties fedora with a new-made hat. -
Top Hat Crown Height?
I posed this question in the current top hat thread but I fear it is buried so I'll start one: Does anyone have information about the heights of top hats during different time periods? Very early photos, 1840s-50's, show very tall toppers, perhaps as tall as 8" or so. Twentieth Century top hats...
