Recent content by Seth Byrnes

Important question for the room today; What kind of cross-section do we see in the tailoring choices of belted suit backs made in europe in the 1930s? Photographic references would be appreciated but not necessary, remarks and observations very welcome. The context for the question is that I...

If you'd like any specific measurements I am happy to provide!

The trouble is that I'd have to have a brannock on hand to double check! I'd say this is like a slightly slim 11. I am in between a 10-10.5 and these are supposed to have ~2CM of room in the toe, but these have 4cm of room for me and so fit like clown shoes.

These were made by Prof Barnets!

These are up for sale because I picked up a size too large. They are beautiful handmade reproductions emulating those from the 1950s $SOLD Sole: 12.25" Width 4.5" Shaft Height: 11" Shaft Circumference 14" Check out photos of Dean and Brando wearing similar boots :cool:

The original pants are extremely interesting because they have some really cool piecing at the back and a crotch gusset. Check out all the different lining fabrics too!

This one was given to my by family who emigrated, sadly it was later tailored. Came with two pairs of pants - one original to it and one later 1950s pair. Pictured here is the later pair of trousers.

For Sale: 40s/50s European motorcycle jacket. Size M. Asking $250 and the ride. Has extremely beautiful patina and the leather is in amazing shape. Huge interior pockets, beautiful collar stitching. Measurements (inches): Shoulders 21 Arm 24.5 Chest 23 Waist 20 Length 29 Bought this with the...

Wow, these are all beautiful. I hope you can find good homes :) What did you condition them with while they were yours? They looks very well maintained, so I assume you did give them some kind of attention :)

Hey, most are blue - even the black ones will usually have a blue cast if they are real military. As far as I know the only ones that are black are the dress ones that have gilt silver buttons (and sheesh are those buttons ever expensive to replace) and civilian models :)

Selling a small size USN Peacoat! Size 38R. In great shape with an unwashed QM tag, one very small nip in the back (see pencil). Asking $75 and shipping. Sorry for the thread title, I hit "enter" before I was done and it unexpectedly posted.

Sold!

Bump!

Will absolutely take a best offer.

Up for sale is this repro caramel half-belt. Asking $199 Shipped Original TALON two-way zip, cast brass buckles. Shoulders - 17.5 Arms - 23.5 Chest - 20" Length - 24"