Esquire’s Complete Golden Age Illustrations:

Yes, thank you, several of the illustrations were incorrectly archived, and originated in the September 1948 issue of Esquire, rather than 1946's.

 

I agree that the ads you've identified are much nicer, and hence more enjoyable. Each issue has far more small ads than I include, and those I've selected are illustrations that I feel best present the styles, and frankly, are just the most attractive.

The herringbone tweed top or overcoat was most certainly a staple of my boyhood, and IMO, a handsome choice in any era. When returning from military duty in the early '70's, one in grey was among my first acquisitions for my business wardrobe.

 

Here is the first part of (What I hope! ) are the illustrations from the January 1947 issue of Esquire.

 

The balance of January 1947.




















And while not evening wear, we must take what we're given, and here for Faux Brummell we have Mr. Menjou in semi-formal day wear.





Or for business -

 

A lovely mental picture!

If you enjoy tea out, do you visit a tea room?

Of do you serve your own at home?

 

Sounds like fun!

Stylish fun!

 

Here are Esquire's Febuary 1947 illustrations, part 1:






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And Part 2.

 

These are the March 1947 Esquire illustrations, Part 1:

 

And March 1947, Part 2.

 

These are Esquire's April 1947 illustrations, Part 1:

 

2nd of 3 parts, Esquire April 1947.

 

Absolutely! Common sense, and a bit of care goes a long way to keeping you and your clothes looking better.

 

Third and final part of Esquire, April 1947.

 

I'm pleased that you enjoy it.

The collection is a bit arbitrary as to the period I've elected to include. The term "The Golden Age" is by definition subjective as to when it began and ended. And my choice to include some selected advertising is arbitrary being beyond the original editorial content.