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60s stingy brims
I was curious if anyone in here wears the stingy brimmed wool patterned fedoras that were all the rage in the 60s? --If you dont like them, thats fine. I am aware of the general consensus around here, I was just wanting to see if any loungers like that era, and if so, would it be possible to... -
Straw in this season
All - I was curious what your thoughts are on wearing a straw fedora in this season? I dont own any panamas. My brims are all stingy, so its a different style than many on here. Does this make a difference to you? Does it make a difference to you if its a tight weave or one... -
inspired by the thin tie thread
i was curious if you guys had any photos of narrow ties youd like to release? And then if I see something I like, we can discuss it further?- Mr Maltby
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Width of the Brim/lapel
After reading some info on the brims, it made me curious. Does your brim preference pan out? Do your Lapels on your suit reflect your desire for the wide or narrow look? For example, I wear my brims at 1 1/2 inches. I like my lapels on my suits to be just as narrow, 1-2 inches, I like the... -
What size brim do you prefer
I was going to make this a poll but screwed it up. Anyway, what size brim do you chaps sports?? -
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Pinup ties.
hey gents. I was curious if anyone had any pinup ties, hand painted, or peek a boo pinup ties with the pinup under the bottom, or otherwise. I look forward to seeing your loot!- Mr Maltby
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Trendy Guys in Trendy Fedoras
This was inspired by the hats in the news thread. I notice alot of hostility towards guys who arent like us wearing fedoras. I think......Well...Ok, here goes. Dont blast me too hard. But I think its fine. These guys wearing them today, are no different than guys wearing them back then... -
Lavay Smith
Hey all. I just now read that Lavay Smith (my favorite of the current swingers) is putting out a new album this year. Very cool! I was curious if anyone has ever seen them live, or if anyone else even likes them? Lady Day maybe? I know theyre from San Francisco, because all they ever do is play... -
Remix Shoes
I know the remix shoes from LA are a hot topic around the powder room. But I was curious if anyone(ladies and gents alike) had any thoughts on their MENS shoes. I personally picked up a pair of the two-tone b&w loafers last year, and just had them re-soled because I love them so much.- Mr Maltby
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Sinatra Lost Grammy Due to his Hat!
In 1959, Frank Sinatra took home other Grammies for this album. However! He lost the award for the best album cover of the year because of his lid. I found this kind of humorous, and rather appropriate info for the FL. -
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Brim Trim
All - I just wanted throw this out there. Baron Hats in Burbank gives an excellent brim trim, and quick too(as recommended by Art)! They also took in a couple straw hats to trim, but they said thatll be a week or two til those or done, so well see. But if anyone needs or desires a trimming... -
Surgeons Cuffs
Surgeons Cuffs-- Does anyone know the story behind the terminology? I have heard several stories, and I'm interested to hear the loungers take. -
WANTED size 46 or 48 coat/suit
Hello all! Im in dire need of 50s/60s(preferably 60s) suits/suit coats In size 46 OR 48. HELP!- Mr Maltby
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narrowing lapels
i know this is a subject which would make many in here cringe. however. I have a suit that needs an inch taken off the lapels. can anyone recommend a tailor who is willing to do this? I'm in santa barbara, but LA is definately not too far to travel to have this taken care of. On the same note... -
wanted: stingy 7 5/8
come on guys. i know you dont want them. send them my way. stingy 7 5/8's, how about it, fellas?- Mr Maltby
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Dean Martin's Sport coat/Celebrity Clothing
Hello all! I was not sure where to post this, so I chose suits. I recently acquired a suit coat which belonged to the one and only Dean Martin. I found it at a thrift store, and they didnt even know they had it. I picked it up because I liked the cut of it. then while standing in line, I peeked... -
Sunny Skylar
Ladies and Gentlemen - Heres a test of your vintage music knowledge! A challenge! Im looking for music by one Sunny Skylar. If you look him up, youll find a ton of songs he composed, but im looking for actual audio recordings by the man himself. I have a set of 78's by him. The album is... -
wanted size 48 60's suit/coat or stingy 7 5/8
anything coat/suit with a size 48 coat, from the 1960s. any stingy 7 5/8 fedoras from the 60s.- Mr Maltby
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Straw question
Men - At the risk of sounding foolish- Is it possible to trim a straw brim? also, id like to trim some of my other brims, and i ran a search on here for it and you guys all seem to be a on a first name basis with all the people who were mentioned that trim brims(im sure not all references... -
Cuffed Sleeves
Gents - One thing I never see on modern suits is the cuff on the sleeve of the actual coat. I was curious if you fellas could enlighten me on origins, or why they died out, or if any of you guys have got them on your fine apparel? Alot of the crooners in the vegas/sharkskin era had them...
