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What are you listening to?
Bill Evans Trio Live At The Village Vanguard, I am now a Scott LaFaro fan. Scott passed 11 days after this recording session at the age of 25 -
Comment by 'sola fide' in article 'Seven-Plus Films to Watch For the Vintage'
I have Direct TV for now so I record most movies from the 20s-early 40s. Not good if your on a budget. Its like feeding an addiction looking at everyone wearing beautiful suits, tuxes and sport clothing. I've been watching Clark Gable, Cary Grant, William Powell etc... These fellow could dress...- sola fide
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Panama Hat Thread
My next hat will be a boater. I have been wearing a foldable panama and a straw homburg, but I want a nice boater. The weather dictates boater. Your boater is very nice. -
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Wanted: open crown fedora 7 1 2 or bigger
just curious, is an open crown a hat with the lining not installed or removed?- sola fide
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- Forum: Classifieds
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h-e-l-p. Palm beach linen suit..
https://www.etsy.com/listing/473047207/jay-gatsby-mens-holy-grail-pink-linen?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=palm%20beach%20suit&ref=sr_gallery-1-34 My buddy from work owns this, again a small fortune and not a Palm Beach but who cares. I would buy... -
Comment by 'sola fide' in article 'Seven-Plus Films to Watch For the Vintage'
I really like the wardrobes in Boardwalk Empire, but too offensive to watch- sola fide
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h-e-l-p. Palm beach linen suit..
Ralph Lauren makes a beautiful reproduction white linen DB belt/pleated back and pockets, but costs a small fortune. Ralph lauren on ebay at the moment, but jacket only. You could get the jacket on ebay and drop bundle from ralph Lauren. I have been looking for palm beach and now look for linen... -
Driving golden era cars in the modern era
My 38 is coming along, but haven't taken her on the freeway yet. My suspension needs work and ultimately upgraded. I have leaf springs in front/rear so she drives like a truck. I recently recovered from a broken axle, vccachat.org was invaluable for counsel. I still struggle getting out of first...- sola fide
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- Forum: Skills and Smarts
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Wind button for OR
I didnt know you can replace button only. The button looks like fabric wrapped over an outer cap and pressed over an inner cap with the cord pressed between the two- sola fide
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- Forum: Ask The Artisan
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Ribbon changing
funny, i am on the forum looking for sewing suggestions for both sweatband and ribbons. I read that monofilament thread is preferred. I already repaired a loose headband on my Open Road- sola fide
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Reproduction Suits & Jackets?
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Holy Grail of vintage suits
So those are saddle pockets, I was wondering what they were called. I couldn't help but become obsessed with Gable's suit in "It Happened One Night", action back and saddle pockets works for me. This suit might be casual for 1934, but very dressy these days. Thats what i'm going for. Thanks for... -
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Resize both up and down
I agree 100%, i would not buy undersized to stretch, but collected a few not knowing my size. My most recent buy is a Mallory Duraflet that looks like a 30s style tall crown in size 7 1/4(perfect fit) I know now, but have to modify what i have versus trying to replace in my size -
Reproduction Suits & Jackets?
While searching the internet, I discovered http://www.prohibitionclothing.com which had some beautiful action back sport coats. I have sent numerous emails with no response. Is http://www.prohibitionclothing.com still in business. I have been corresponding with Stuart aka Chester Cordite and... -
Sears & Roebuck Spring and Summer 1938. Scanned images
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Resize both up and down
Hello all, I keep asking myself, "What would they do in 38(mostly referenced to my 38 Chevrolet)?" I thought I wore a 7 1/8, purchased a decent condition Stetson St Regis gray/black band 7 1/8 fit perfect. I followed with a 7 1/8 black Stetson homburg(curled brim) that seemed a bit snug. I used...
