Scotus said:You look smashing, Jamie. That's just the thing flat caps were invented for, right(which looks much better in the black & white, given my feelings on tartan flat caps).
anon` said:Yesterday. Too many layers not to post. Click for larger:
Midnight Mallory homburg, likely from the mid-to-late '30s and sold right here in Portland at Meier & Frank.
Super-dark-almost-black charcoal overcoat by Curlee Clothes with patch hip and a welted breast pocket, NRA-labelled topcoat. Nifty back treatment, too. (It doesn't show up too well, but there are two pleats centered at the waist on either side.)
Modern gloves and cashmere scarf.
Blue suit by Fashion Tailored Clothes, one of my favourites. It's a neat sort of herringbone wave, with what looks like a periodic tonal stripe effect and a kind of reddish (merlot? pumpkin? not sure!) windowpane. No labels or identifying information of any sort other than the maker's tag. Based on the fit and design choices, I'm convinced that this is from the earlier part of the '30s.
Woven silk tie by Manhattan. Lots of pinks and magenta shades... loves the blue suits. Also form the '30s.
Shirt is from MyTailor (the fabric is "Cadet Blue") and the pocket square is just some nondescript modern linen jobbie.
The waistcoat came from an estate in Toronto as part of a morning dress ensemble whose coat it dated 1929. I can only presume that the waistcoat is contemporary of that. And yes, I'm aware that it's missing a button... fell off last night.
Not visible are cufflinks (y'all have seen them before, however: they're red-enamelled guilloche with a white ring around the center on a base metal of some sort) that belonged to my great grandfather, watch (a Longines tank dated 1934), shoes (Park Avenues in merlot, nothing special but for the price) and braces (which don't need elaboration here).
As an aside, I had a gentleman greet me in passing yesterday with "Shalom," which was a first for me.
kamikat said:
excellent keep it upanon` said:Yesterday. Too many layers not to post. Click for larger:
Midnight Mallory homburg, likely from the mid-to-late '30s and sold right here in Portland at Meier & Frank.
Super-dark-almost-black charcoal overcoat by Curlee Clothes with patch hip and a welted breast pocket, NRA-labelled topcoat. Nifty back treatment, too. (It doesn't show up too well, but there are two pleats centered at the waist on either side.)
Modern gloves and cashmere scarf.
Blue suit by Fashion Tailored Clothes, one of my favourites. It's a neat sort of herringbone wave, with what looks like a periodic tonal stripe effect and a kind of reddish (merlot? pumpkin? not sure!) windowpane. No labels or identifying information of any sort other than the maker's tag. Based on the fit and design choices, I'm convinced that this is from the earlier part of the '30s.
Woven silk tie by Manhattan. Lots of pinks and magenta shades... loves the blue suits. Also form the '30s.
Shirt is from MyTailor (the fabric is "Cadet Blue") and the pocket square is just some nondescript modern linen jobbie.
The waistcoat came from an estate in Toronto as part of a morning dress ensemble whose coat it dated 1929. I can only presume that the waistcoat is contemporary of that. And yes, I'm aware that it's missing a button... fell off last night.
Not visible are cufflinks (y'all have seen them before, however: they're red-enamelled guilloche with a white ring around the center on a base metal of some sort) that belonged to my great grandfather, watch (a Longines tank dated 1934), shoes (Park Avenues in merlot, nothing special but for the price) and braces (which don't need elaboration here).
As an aside, I had a gentleman greet me in passing yesterday with "Shalom," which was a first for me.
Boodles said:
anon` said:Yesterday. Too many layers not to post. Click for larger:
Midnight Mallory homburg, likely from the mid-to-late '30s and sold right here in Portland at Meier & Frank.
Super-dark-almost-black charcoal overcoat by Curlee Clothes with patch hip and a welted breast pocket, NRA-labelled topcoat. Nifty back treatment, too. (It doesn't show up too well, but there are two pleats centered at the waist on either side.)
Modern gloves and cashmere scarf.
Blue suit by Fashion Tailored Clothes, one of my favourites. It's a neat sort of herringbone wave, with what looks like a periodic tonal stripe effect and a kind of reddish (merlot? pumpkin? not sure!) windowpane. No labels or identifying information of any sort other than the maker's tag. Based on the fit and design choices, I'm convinced that this is from the earlier part of the '30s.
Woven silk tie by Manhattan. Lots of pinks and magenta shades... loves the blue suits. Also form the '30s.
Shirt is from MyTailor (the fabric is "Cadet Blue") and the pocket square is just some nondescript modern linen jobbie.
The waistcoat came from an estate in Toronto as part of a morning dress ensemble whose coat it dated 1929. I can only presume that the waistcoat is contemporary of that. And yes, I'm aware that it's missing a button... fell off last night.
Not visible are cufflinks (y'all have seen them before, however: they're red-enamelled guilloche with a white ring around the center on a base metal of some sort) that belonged to my great grandfather, watch (a Longines tank dated 1934), shoes (Park Avenues in merlot, nothing special but for the price) and braces (which don't need elaboration here).
As an aside, I had a gentleman greet me in passing yesterday with "Shalom," which was a first for me.
Nick D said:
Mario said:Heading for a birthday party tonight.
:arated: :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Great look, great picture!Bugsy said:
It was fun to do the postwork on this photo, as I put in a handmade DOF effect. Helps to find the focus... 
Mountain Man said:We have had only 2 major snows in WNC this winter, and both have been unusually heavy. Because of this morning's weather forecast, I dressed a little more ruggedly for the office than I usually do. No suit today - Bill's Khakis heavy canvas trousers, Viyella shirt, British Handcraft Ltd sweater, Loden overcoat, tweed cap and heavily greased Filson boots.
Hamilton_Honey said:Today is my turn to do story time for the little ones at the library
New jeans and cardy, vintage watch, shoes and velvet flower in the hair
Gustin Vintage Heavyweight Sweatshirt - Natural Rainbow Nep - $119 Rugged 14oz cotton that gets better with every wear. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket. 
