Show us their suits

[herringbonekid]

A close-up of the shoes:

Tarsal straps are a favourite of mine . i recently posted a pair of modern ones in the Vintage Spectator Shoes thread.


http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...ctator-Shoes&p=1440126&viewfull=1#post1440126

 

[Two Types]

Tarsal straps - I've never heard of them before. They are truly flash. I think they would be a step too far for me. Even my correspondent brogues don't get many outings.

 

[herringbonekid]

Tarsal straps - I've never heard of them before. They are truly flash. I think they would be a step too far for me. Even my correspondent brogues don't get many outings.

they're derived from am early sports shoe (you see it on vintage cricket boots) and the strap would have been purely functional; to strengthen the area of the shoe that bends as you walk (the bit that is often the first to split). here's the earliest example i have from 1876:

 

[SteveAS]

Such a shame he lost the pants to this suit . . .

 

[Gin&Tonics]

Such a shame he lost the pants to this suit . . .

Hey, at least the man has a hat on!

 

[Two Types]

Politicians: these days they never seem to be stylish. Not like that style icon Anthony Eden (who even made it onto the front cover of 'Tailor & Cutter'):

This was what Esquire said about him in 1936: Esquire, May 1936:
"Anthony Eden has exerted an enormous influence on continental fashions this year, as witness this turnout featuring such characteristic Eden touches as the black Homburg worn with a white linen waistcoat and white gloves. To American eyes the effect is somewhat dandified, but the Continent is always fertile ground for the dandy manner. The suit is of flannel with a faint blue overplaid. The shirt is of fine batiste with a white laundered collar, the specialty of a famous Paris shirt maker. The large knot foulard bow is a typical French shape which has gained London acceptance. The sack wrist gloves are light-weight white pigskin. Americanisation of this outfit may involve dispensing with the white gloves and the rattan stick and substituting a soft felt or straw hat for the Homburg. But the combination above is not too extreme for Metropolitan acceptance."

Fashion magazines of the period openly admitted that his style was an influence, and included 'Eden' inspired artwork:

 

[Two Types]

Politicians 2: Years ago I worked as a picture editor and had to do a comparison piece on President Chirac of France and British Prime Minister Tony Blair. We compared these two youthful photographs:

Chirac:

& Blair:

So who do you think wins in the style war? No contest really ....

 

[suits lover]

 

[McMurdo]

Clifton Webb in an interesting pinstripe.

 

[McMurdo]

William Powell

 

[Two Types]

Double breast pockets - that is a damn good jacket.

 

[McMurdo]

Here are a couple of interesting shots of Bogie

I love everything about this photo.

From They Drive by Night.

 

[McMurdo]

Not sure if this one has been posted but I love it

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Love that fabric!

 

[herringbonekid]

not an easy one to wear outside of an image like that, but yes, very bold. love the socks.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

True. But since the plus fours would get attention anyway because they are unusual today...

I just wonder about the colors.

 

[Mario]

Ok, these are most probably sportcoats rather than suit jackets but I don't know where else to post them. I absolutely love the look of the fabric on those jackets. Come to daddy!

1940's

1954

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[Nick D]

Double breast pockets - that is a damn good jacket.

Powell seemed to really like them, I've seen pictures of him with maybe three different ones.

 

[herringbonekid]

i've found these images rather randomly during various google searches, but does anyone know what they were specifically used for or in which publication they appeared ?
they all have a very distinct photographic look, so i'm guessing they were ads for fabric or a Savile Row tailor.

 

[Tomasso]

I vaugely recall seeing them before but I can't remeber the publication. Today, Paul Stuart shoot their ads in a similar fashion. I realy like the style and actually shot nearly my entire wardrobe in the same manner. When I posted some shots here on the FLounge I was told by some senior members that the style was not appreciated and that they prefered that I post shots with me wearing my wardrobe.

I never posted another photo of my stuff again........[huh]


Paul Stuart: