Recent content by Dostioffsky

That's exactly what it is!

What a great pattern! It's a shame about the damages... I don't know, though, if you can say it's badly ironed, ties from these years often have an odd shape similar to this one where they get really wide towards the end. (a shape that I actually really like!)

I bought this collection of 30's - 50's ties on ebay a little while ago. Some are just my taste, others not so much. Still they are all nice in their own way! To start with my favourites: Kleinhans co. Cheney cravats A. Sulka Cambridge cravats no label And perhaps the...

I really like the breastpocket shape! Those vertical button hole, too!

two types of stripes

...and another, from 1918:

Another type of bi-swing coat. I haven't seen this before, doesn't seem to be the most practical invention...

top-stitched belt and cuff details!

Alright, that gives me at least some direction. Thanks! Yes, a lucky find–I am very happy with it!

My first post in a hat-related thread, I think. Just found this hat at the local vintage store. I have always liked these 'fuzzy' hats and it fits me perfectly. Furthermore, to my (not so experienced) eyes it looks pretty old. Curious to know what you think! It has a rather high crown, taller...

1910's I would say. Nice trousers!

A little while ago, I visited the Gemeentemuseum in the Hague and they had this space in the basement more or less reserved for children filled with a combination of art and design (furniture and fashion). There, totally unexpected, I came across this beauty! Please excuse the terrible...