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  1. benstephens

    Austerity Suit

    For a while I have been a little confused as to the Austerity and Utility regulations. Many times I had read about the Utility suit, having no turnups, two pockets on the waistcoat etc. However, I came and still come across many suit with the Utility lable that in no way conform to this...
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    Olney Flat Cap for Sale

    This a modern flat cap made by Olney. As new condition, only worn a couple of times. The tweed has a greenish base to it. Price 15 pounds + P&P
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    A couple of vintage hats for Sale

    Before I list these on ebay I have a three hats for sale. The first is probably a 1940s/50s Fedora. It is a fairly good size and made from a rough wool. An ideal country hat with tweed. It is a 7 1/4 stated on the label, but I suspect slightly smaller. It is deffinately to big for me though...
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    CC41 Mac - Tell me why the high price?

    This went for increddible money http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150434411639&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Can people tell me what the rarity or value is in it? I bought one like this for a friend a while back, 10 pounds in total. That one was an officers one and dated...
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    A suit with History

    Often, it is very hard to know who pre-owned the suits that we cherish. If we are lucky, some do have a name, but mostly, names of obscurity. If we are lucky, we are able to find out a bit about the gentlemen whom the suit was made for. One such suit I have is a charcoal grey/almost black...
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    BBC 4 9pm - Golden Age of Liners

    The Golden Age of Liners Highlight Thursday 22 October 9:00pm - 10:00pm BBC4 Have to plug this as a very good friend of mine is the programme director. Kindest regards Ben
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    Riley owners/lovers thread

    A thread for those who own/love Riley motor cars. Please post. I know this is very specific, but they did make such wonderfully British sports cars in the golden era. Kindest Regards BEn
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    Our BBC display in Normandy 2009

    We put on a recreation of the BBC correspondents in Normandy in 1944. The last pictures are in the Chateau at Cruelly, the room is the original studio where the 'War Report' broadcast was made from. We were actually making recordings as well, and have some nice transcripts of the displats...
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    Rego Clothiers

    I am currently researching Rego Clothiers. I have, as of now always believed them to be quite a standard of the peg garment manufacture, with outlets doted over the country, and the bulk of their clothing made in Shoreditch (I think of the top of my head) in their factory there. I have seen...
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    A few images from English tailoring catologues

    I am starting to scan in some of the images from a few of the 1930s tailoring catologues I have. One of the images is continental and from a publication called London Styles. These are a little guide to English Summer wear. Something for the Weekend The Club suit. Made in Flannel, for...
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    Influence of Fashion on uniforms

    I have been thinking today how prevailing fashions influence the uniforms of the armed services. Perhaps this was more so in the 1940s when you had a large number of "Civilian Conscripts". I have seen officers service dress with 12" width trousers, RAF uniforms with turn ups (Although...
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    1930s Wardrobe

    Inspired by the thread "1950s Wardrobe" I thought it might be nice to share our 1930s wardrobe. Perhaps someone can start a 1940s wardrobe. So, Please post your 1930s wardrobe, what you would like and what you think should be in it. Here is mine and the summer wardrobe...
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    Ondrej Havelka - Swing

    Has any one seen this chap Ondrej Havelka. He has his own band, and makes great films! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DVdojmdQK1U&feature=related and http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TSOD3SMwSd0&feature=related Regards Ben
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    Medium grey flannel pin stripe suit for sale.

    I am selling this on behalf of a friend. He brought it over to me thinking I may like, but it is unfortunately too big. The sizes are as follows. Inside Leg 29.5" Waist 35" Chest 42" Sleeve Length 25.5" Shoulders 18" Back Length 32" from top of collar. It is made from a light grey...
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    Vintage Fashion Magazine archive

    Hello ladies, Having just bought an original copy of L'Officiel, I discovered this archive on their website. They have scanned in every fashion mag from 1920 onwards, and you can look and zoom into all the pages...
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    Plus fours (Plus twos/eights)

    Pease can people help me. I am researching plus fours at the moment. I can not find any reference to Plus twos or plus eights in any contextual evidence being terms in common usage in the 1920s and 1930s. The Army and Navy Stores catalogue in 1935 calls them Plus fours, although it makes...
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    Fashion Shows ideas and inspiration

    I have posted this Thread in Steamer trunk, but I would like some ladies of the lounge inspiration. So sorry for cross promoting a thread! http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=27798 Ben
  21. benstephens

    Not very often but sometimes...

    Not very often but sometimes I see something I really want, and this was one of those times. http://www.oldetimers.co.uk/stock/omega_files/Omega2824X.jpg At the begining of the week it was still for sale, I emailed the chap, but now I return from working in a very remote location and it...
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    Sports Jackets

    Not sure how easy this is to see, It is another one of my sports jackets. Ben
  23. benstephens

    Dance Lessons

    I am trying to learn to dance. At the moment, apart from a little instruction from people I know I have been learning on my own. The dances I am trying to master are easy being the Social Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep and Polka. I was wondering, is it worth going to lessons, Or could I end up...

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