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[Levallois]

New acquisition - union tag is sewn in so date cannot be read but based on what I've read here and elsewhere about these tags it was made 1949 or before. I don't have enough experience to guess if it's later 40s, early 40s or what? Would anyone like to take a guess? Thanks for looking.

 

[thunderw21]

That's either a '36 or '39 union tag so the suit is definitely pre-'49. Looks late '30s to early '40s to me. Nice find, does it fit?

 

[Levallois]

. . . . . . . . does it fit?

God, I hope so. We'll see in about a week.

 

[Widebrim]

That's either a '36 or '39 union tag so the suit is definitely pre-'49. Looks late '30s to early '40s to me. Nice find, does it fit?

And the styling looks '30s to me. Suits made during the war often did not have pleats on the trousers. Great find!

 

[Widebrim]

I still consider myself an amateur with suits but how much movement is considered a normal amount? I have my Magnoli suit from a few months ago and it does feel incredibly slimming, though when I move my arms in certain ways (for example.. putting your hand on your cheek or reaching toward your back) enough it makes me feel a bit uncomfortable enough to think that I may rip something. Just seeing if I should pay another visit to the tailor.

Also, has anyone heard of Pierre Cardin suits? I recently found a double breasted suit with four buttons in what seems like a charcoal grey made out of a material that I can't quite put my finger on. I'll try to put up pictures shortly.

EDIT: Here are the pictures of the suit itself

The Cardin suit is modern, although I'm not sure from what decade. Is there no inside label containing the composition breakdown? Perhaps it is a poly/wool blend...

Regarding movement in a suit, it varies depending on styling (Bold Look vs. Italian cut, for example), but at any rate you should be able to at least put your hand to your cheek without feeling like you're going to split a seam.

 

[Bugsy]

I still consider myself an amateur with suits but how much movement is considered a normal amount? I have my Magnoli suit from a few months ago and it does feel incredibly slimming, though when I move my arms in certain ways (for example.. putting your hand on your cheek or reaching toward your back) enough it makes me feel a bit uncomfortable enough to think that I may rip something. Just seeing if I should pay another visit to the tailor.

Also, has anyone heard of Pierre Cardin suits? I recently found a double breasted suit with four buttons in what seems like a charcoal grey made out of a material that I can't quite put my finger on. I'll try to put up pictures shortly.

EDIT: Here are the pictures of the suit itself

And here are some with me wearing it. I couldn't find a proper place to take it with the self timer so I could not get a full shot.

Pierre Cardin was pretty popular about 20-30 years ago. You have made a wonderful find. Also, it's so nice to welcome another Lounge member in Northern California.

 

[Jingo Mastapone]

Great suit, Levallois! It looks like the previous owner got fat and had to move the buttons over a bit. I have a couple DBs that came that way as well...

 

[Benny Holiday]

God, I hope so. We'll see in about a week.

Me too! I can't get enough of the vintage DB suit. The first vintage suits I puchased are all DB. Enjoy yours Levallois!

 

[MissMittens]

My new suit. Looks late 30's to me (pre-war). Not familiar with the maker, sp I looked it up:

The RICHMAN BROTHERS CO. manufactured and sold men's suits, furnishings, and hats, supplying a national network of stores from its 23-acre tailoring plant and offices at 1600 E. 55th St. The firm began in 1879 when Henry Richman moved his manufacturing and wholesale clothing business to Cleveland from Portsmouth, OH. In 1907 the company took its present form when the founder's sons, Nathan, Charles, and Henry, opened retail outlets selling factory-produced men's clothing directly to customers, the first clothier to do so. All suits were priced at $10 until 1939 when men's furnishings and hats were added to the line.

Richman was a pioneer in innovative employee relations. Executives greeted employees by name, their birthdays were remembered, and there were no time clocks. It was the first industrial organization in the country to grant 2-week (later 3-week) paid vacations to all employees, and its company-paid benefits program and no-interest loans set an industry precedent.

 

[Madtv43]

 

[Madtv43]

This one is being used as my senior picture for the yearbook

 

[Widebrim]

My new suit. Looks late 30's to me (pre-war). Not familiar with the maker, sp I looked it up:

The RICHMAN BROTHERS CO. manufactured and sold men's suits, furnishings, and hats, supplying a national network of stores from its 23-acre tailoring plant and offices at 1600 E. 55th St. The firm began in 1879 when Henry Richman moved his manufacturing and wholesale clothing business to Cleveland from Portsmouth, OH. In 1907 the company took its present form when the founder's sons, Nathan, Charles, and Henry, opened retail outlets selling factory-produced men's clothing directly to customers, the first clothier to do so. All suits were priced at $10 until 1939 when men's furnishings and hats were added to the line.

Richman was a pioneer in innovative employee relations. Executives greeted employees by name, their birthdays were remembered, and there were no time clocks. It was the first industrial organization in the country to grant 2-week (later 3-week) paid vacations to all employees, and its company-paid benefits program and no-interest loans set an industry precedent.

Great-looking suit! Does look late '30s. Thanks also for the history. I have one Richman suit and one sport coat.

 

[MissMittens]

Great-looking suit! Does look late '30s. Thanks also for the history. I have one Richman suit and one sport coat.

Thanks, Now......on to the hat. Bone or dark tan I think. What say you?

 

[Widebrim]

Thanks, Now......on to the hat. Bone or dark tan I think. What say you?

I think dark tan would do well, but not too dark.

-Lee

 

[Widebrim]

This one is being used as my senior picture for the yearbook

I think you score a home run with that photo...As long as you don't use the first picture, though.

 

[Levallois]

Great suit, Levallois! It looks like the previous owner got fat and had to move the buttons over a bit

Thanks, but I don't understand this comment? Do the buttons look weird on my suit?

 

[Feraud]

I think you score a home run with that photo...As long as you don't use the first picture, though.

I would suggest props of any kind are un-necessary in a yearbook photo.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Thanks, but I don't understand this comment? Do the buttons look weird on my suit?

Look at the space between the pocket and the button. It's bigger on one side. Also the area that is overlapped appears to be a bit small and not symmetrical.

 

[Madtv43]

I think you score a home run with that photo...As long as you don't use the first picture, though.

lol, thanks. My favorite part of that picture is how clearly you can read "Slugger" on it.

 

[Levallois]

Well the tag has the 1939 copyright so the suit was made between 1939 and 1949.

No other tags on it. It needs some minor adjustments including, as Jingo Mastapone noticed, the buttons are off on the jacket, plus taking in the waist on and lengthening the pants but I think with some minor work it can easily be put back to right. All in all, not bad for $100.