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    1920s suits

    Kabel, not sure which scans you're referring to, but i know that small Japanese companies like Django Atour and Adjustable Costume have made early...
    Post by: herringbonekid, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: Suits
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    Sprezzatura vs trying too hard.

    i disagree; i'm of the "much effort to achieve the appearance of effortlessness" school. think of a painter such as John Singer Sargent who would...
    Post by: herringbonekid, May 23, 2016 in forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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    Sprezzatura vs trying too hard.

    not a mistake. it was a look in the late teens-early 20s to wear trousers off the shoe (with about 1" of sock showing), and it's a look again.
    Post by: herringbonekid, Apr 28, 2016 in forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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    Sprezzatura vs trying too hard.

    good points Patrick. the long necktie back blade trend irritates me beyond belief. it was probably original once, but ALL the modern bespoke...
    Post by: herringbonekid, Apr 23, 2016 in forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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    White formal gloves with black back seams?

    these are from Charles William Stores Inc. catalogue, Fall-Winter 1920-21: [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: herringbonekid, Apr 22, 2016 in forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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    Show us your TIES

    that Sulka's an interesting one with the spots on stripes. i can't work out what is going on with the Mash Tie.... is that the lining visible...
    Post by: herringbonekid, Apr 16, 2016 in forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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    Show us your British suits

    another Burton's, CC41 labelled suit i sold recently: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: herringbonekid, Apr 16, 2016 in forum: Suits
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    The Thread to Display Your 1930s Suits

    Nik, you've been doing some serious vintage suit buying in the last few years ! i particularly like the Krett & Sons one.
    Post by: herringbonekid, Apr 15, 2016 in forum: Suits
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    The summer wardrobe

    and even more casual '40s-ish look for slumming it: [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: herringbonekid, Apr 13, 2016 in forum: Suits
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    The summer wardrobe

    i never look as smart as Nik does in the summer months... i tend to look a bit rumpled. i go for a British early '20s sports look. i have a whole...
    Post by: herringbonekid, Apr 13, 2016 in forum: Suits
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    The summer wardrobe

    Nik (Rabbit), you're an inspiration, you really are.
    Post by: herringbonekid, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: Suits
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    Recreating hard-sided luggage

    they're basically fibreboard (i have one which says on a label inside: 'genuine compressed fibre') ... so some type of wood / paper / cellulose...
    Post by: herringbonekid, Apr 10, 2016 in forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    please feel free ! i'm glad you're pleased with it, and i didn't realise you were a FL member (unfortunately some of us old timers don't post much...
    Post by: herringbonekid, Apr 7, 2016 in forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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    Show off the sports coats.

    i definitely prefer the slightly neater fitting Brit jackets on you Nik. i think i nearly bid on that green windowpane one, but can't remember...
    Post by: herringbonekid, Apr 7, 2016 in forum: Suits
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    1940s worsted flannel suiting fabric

    yes. i've just messaged you.
    Post by: herringbonekid, Mar 16, 2016 in forum: Classifieds
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