Recent content by 1940sFreddie

Great thread! i love wearing lapel badges and pins, but you don't see many period photos of men wearing badges etc on there lapel.

Ends on eBay this evening gents...

Currently have up for auction a really beautiful 1940s Britsh suit in a 34-34 chest http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261979287221 Would consider a good offer from a fedora lounge member. Freddie

Thanks for the comments guys, it is a bit of an unusual suit. Totally agree with you HBK I think the back does look rather plain without pleats. I have a plain dark blue suit like the jacket you posted hbk with 2 box pleats and a back belt.

Sean yes we must organise something. Very pleased with my latest purchase, although its one for the collection as its a bit on the small side. When the dealer sent me photos it looked dark brown. To my surprise when I got to see it in the flesh its a pale brown/fawn colour. This suit is...

As I big MB fan, I have a few examples of there suits from various eras. In 1936 when the company changed from the "tailor of taste ltd" to just "the tailor of taste" i believe that they were ever told to stop using the old labels. I have suits that are 1940s with the utility mark still baring...

This is a suit I bought for my partner. Really lovely colour, deep chocolate brown with a red and blue/green stripe. Made by J.B Johnstone ltd on the 13.6.1945 does anyone know anything about the company? The trousers on this are great with a fab high back detail. Freddie

Cheers for the comments guys! I do love this one. Have taken some pics of another will upload them later

Really like this suit eddie! love the patch pockets.

This is one of my favourite non MB suits, I love the strong red/orange stripe running through the brown herringbone. Hope you like it too....

Yeah Eddie they are fairly wide, but not as wide as some of my other suits.

Rabbit - haha I am a 36 chest and the suit fits well, unfortunately im a bit of a hoarder when it comes to suits. So no plans to sell it yet but never say never. hbk- The width of the trousers measure 10inches across.

Thanks for the comments guys. Totally agree is a beautiful suit, but its not one i put my hand on when i go to my wardrobe. I suppose i always feel dark suits are very somber which is probably why i don't wear it much. I tend to wear a lot of browns, blues and grey. Not sure why but the picture...

This is a beautiful british suit I've had for a while doesn't come out much. But today while haveing a shake down and demoth spray day. I found a little book of matches in the little inside pocket. I always assumed this suit was early 30s but now actually looking at it closely it could be...

Haha hbk to be honest I never seen it, shipping cost are always a bit much from the states for me. If It had had matching plus fours now that would of been interesting. Love the strong red/rust windowpane in the weave.