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Conneaut, Ohio D-Day Reenactment This Weekend, Any Loungers Attending?
I was at the event the event last year and it was quite outstanding, I will be attending again this year and was wondering if any other Loungers may be planning to attend... -
What Was The Last Movie You Watched?
Lion of the Desert with Anthony Quinn about Omar Mukhtar leading resistance to the Italian colonization of Libya in the early 30's, an excellent film.- Leutnant
- Post #7,739
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Shaving brush
I have always used badger for a superior shave...- Leutnant
- Post #25
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Gentlemen prefer...
Well, it's the look that initially draws you in, but I don't have a particular "type". It is more a matter of the whole package, personality, intelligence, humor...although physical attraction is important, that can be enhanced or diminished by the level of intelligence and wit. The most...- Leutnant
- Post #56
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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A rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante found
I'd look good in one of those....- Leutnant
- Post #23
- Forum: The Golden Era
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What Sort of Vintage Enthusiast Are You?
A combination of authentic, inspired and reproduction depending primarily upon the availability of items in my size...- Leutnant
- Post #54
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Do you own a Tux?
I have a nice 20's-30's style black, peaked lapel tailcoat with trousers and, naturally, the top hat, cane and white tie (for appropriate occasions) as they sang in Top Hat (1935) "I just got an invitation in the mail....your presence requested, this evening, it's formal, a top hat, white tie... -
Which decade is the worst in terms of style?
The 70's...polyester Leisure Suits...need I say more...- Leutnant
- Post #513
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The Motown Fedora Revue -- A Detroit hat thread
Motown Vintage Well, there's Showtime Clothing at 5708 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, and of course Henry the Hatter (since 1893). Haven't been there in ages, but they used to have some vintage clothing. V-Male Vintage on Van Born in Dearborn Heights, and Village Antiques in Dearborn are other... -
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Your favorite Scotch? Your Favorite liquor in general?
Real Prohibition Whiskey Well, I am generally not much of a whiskey drinker, but some years ago I did recover a drinkable bottle of whiskey from the bottom of the Detroit River. A check with the historian at Canadian Club identified it as a 1921 bottle of Gooderham and Wortz Whiskey. My...- Leutnant
- Post #402
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Where to find other retro singles?
How about your local Art Deco Society?- Leutnant
- Post #267
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Do you doff yours?
Cops and Hats Well, I can tell you that the "52 Mission Crush" is still very evident in the Detroit Police Department and you'll not see a BB cap, except on a dismounted motorcycle officer. Also, as a Precinct and Homicide Detective, I ALWAYS wore a Fedora... -
What Are You Reading
Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky- Leutnant
- Post #1,998
- Forum: The Reading Room
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Charcoal Grey Washington suit from Magnoli 48/50
I too am interested, what is the sleeve length of the jacket? Also, is there sufficient material to increase the inseam to 33"?- Leutnant
- Post #4
- Forum: Classifieds
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Ever Been On The Radio?
As a former Commanding Officer of the Homicide Section for a major city police agency, I was interviewed countless times concerning specific crimes, trends, and other matters of public concern. For television interviews I always wore a black, snap brim Fedora (after all, if you're going to be a... -
What are you listening to?
Listening to Weimar Rundfunk on Live365, 20's-30's European jazz and swing. Radio Dismuke and Kingdom of Swing are two other Live365 favorites, great tunes!! -
'37 Cord 812 on eBay
Quite so! I found it odd that there are no photos of the front of the machine. Nevertheless, the '37 Cord was my favorite car. Someone in the neighborhood had one when I was a kid and I always thought the styling to be awesome...- Leutnant
- Post #3
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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DecoPix
I found the site to be very interesting, a very good resource...- Leutnant
- Post #7
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Need input-bowler with tux?
My personal preference is always with the beaver or silk top hat, I assume you are asking what to wear when out of doors or traveling to and/or from the destination from which you are to perform your ushering duties. If you are ushering inside, then no hat is appropriate. Probably the best...
