Oxford Bags

[scotrace]

HA! Great picture!

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I reiterate that i can find no contemporary source which describes the original oxford bags at anything more than 22"-23" circumference at the hems. They existed, no doubt (the pictures exist), but seem to have been the vulgar caricatures of the original bags, made by the people who inevitably take a fad too far.

bk

 

[resortes805]

I reiterate that i can find no contemporary source which describes the original oxford bags at anything more than 22"-23" circumference at the hems. They existed, no doubt (the pictures exist), but seem to have been the vulgar caricatures of the original bags, made by the people who inevitably take a fad too far.

bk

Yup, although it's hard to see, the captions read: "The comfortable functional aspect of the original bags. . . could be lost in grossly over-sized versions as much as 40 inches in diameter."

 

[scotrace]

Educational bump for new members.

 

[The Wingnut]

Any idea of what happened to the manufacturer originally linked to in this thread?

 

[herringbonekid]

buried alive beneath a landslide of unsold trousers.

 

[The Wingnut]

 

[scotrace]

Wore mine today. Thankfully they could be altered down to my new size. I'd love to have another pair if they could be had.

 

[resortes805]

A couple of weeks ago I posted pics of authentic collegiate trousers in the college wardrobe thread:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=2245&page=9

 

[Starius]

I must admit, I have never seen oxford bags at all until now.

I may be in the minority here but.... I like them!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Oxford bags in action:

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[dakotanorth]

Oxford Bags, correct sizing

Based on what I've seen, Oxford Bags weren't meant to touch the ground at all- they really shouldn't have a break either.
If you think about it, this makes sense- when the pants break and drag on the floor, they just look "Too big" but when they hang straight down, it REALLY emphasizes the fullness of the cut.

Jp

 

[Feraud]

A bump for an interesting thread.

 

[resortes805]

Great catalog scans of some amazing collegiate trousers! What catalog are is this from?

 

[Feraud]

Sears '35.

 

[Powerhouse]

Oxford bags in action:

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HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! Bags in action allright! Good Ol' Arenella...what a guy. :eusa_clap

Those trousers are from Yale Trouser Company or Smokey Joe's...the place I used to get my "Notsford Bags" from. They started to make them in "BAD" fabrics so...I had to stop buying them. They are too baggy and not the right fit in my opinion...they are just BIG pants. Made mostly for Pimp Enthusiasts now. Colors and patterns that are just gastly...and in Polyester too. That company has lost credit with me...not too mention very poor business practice.

What's Michael calling his band now...he changes it so often I can't remember...hahaha...just kidding. What a great...musician. Best band on the east coast...second to the Nighthawks..if ya fancy that stuff.

 

[resortes805]

More collegiate trousers.....24 inch cuffs!

 

[resortes805]

I was perusing some old threads, and found these. For those wondering what American collegiate slacks from the 1930's really looked like, check out the fella in The white slacks.

 

[resortes805]

 

[ChazVanEyck]

^ Wow! Those are freakin' great!