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  1. MondoFW

    What are you wearing today??

    Wearing this work of art Towncraft, out and about.
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    Darkest Hour--Churchill's hat display

    I never went to see the movie. Were the costumes accurate? :D
  3. MondoFW

    World War 2 Era Wool Unreliable?

    I have heard, because of clothing restrictions during WW2, wool garments civilians had access to weren't great. The victory suit was likely to be worn to threads sooner than suits before or after the war. All my post-WW2 wool garments have endured their regular wear. The only vintage piece that...
  4. MondoFW

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I love that these beautiful Panamas are coming out to play, now that they're coming of season. I really have to invest in a quality Panama, but now my placeholder is some middle-of-the-road (if that) machine-woven lid. I've learned what to look for in a proper straw. Bill, yours is a prime...
  5. MondoFW

    Boater faction!

    There's a thread in this subforum dedicated to dating people's hats, it shouldn't be hard to find. Post pics of the hat there and you may get an answer from some of the many knowledgeable enthusiasts here.
  7. MondoFW

    Boater faction!

    Awesome boater! Proves you can pull these babies off these days, even when out of period wear. Keep wearing your boater with pride. Welcome to the Lounge! Nice boater--Is it vintage?
  8. MondoFW

    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    Just finished Holiday Inn (1942). It was a fun musical, and Fred Astaire's panache really grew on me. I have Top Hat in my DVR, but I wasn't really fond of it when I started it, a while ago. Guess I'll have to watch more Astaire.
  9. MondoFW

    Show us your TIES

    Thanks! I really like the scenery one too--This one is probably 1950s. It looks very much like those Saul Bass credit sequences and movie posters from the era. Also, keep in mind you can go back and edit posts if you make a formatting error or forget information, etc.
  10. MondoFW

    Show us your TIES

    No kidding! These will stand out of the crowd for sure.
  11. MondoFW

    Show us your TIES

    Middle one in this pic is my favorite
  13. MondoFW

    h-e-l-p. Palm beach linen suit..

    Would love to see pics of your best outfits. I'm assuming you make your style inherently vintage, so I don't see why NYC pedestrians wouldn't recognize it. Yes, it is sad when you think about the fact that this true vintage gold won't last forever. That's why I'm trying to treasure the bits of...
  14. MondoFW

    h-e-l-p. Palm beach linen suit..

    Foolish of you to pass on that PBL suit. I would have snapped it up in a heartbeat. Will be sure to check out this store, though. Thanks for the tip.
  15. MondoFW

    h-e-l-p. Palm beach linen suit..

    So, I could bring some of my true vintage stuff and sell it to dealers and get big bucks for it? Sadly, since most are so well-informed they won't buy my 40's ties (which are so ubiquitous you could probably get a few just by surveying your neighborhood) for $30 a pop :D. L Train is another...
  16. MondoFW

    h-e-l-p. Palm beach linen suit..

    Well, that's disheartening. It does seem like the bar has been lowered for what's ACTUALLY considered vintage. I have noticed "vintage" is very much coming back, especially for women, but most of the chit they wear doesn't even predate the Reagan era, so I hardly call it so. During my time...
  17. MondoFW

    h-e-l-p. Palm beach linen suit..

    I will be flying to NY in a week and will remain there for a majority of summer vacation. Initially, I thought I could strike gold at local shops, but knowing how some of the best vintage shops price their stuff, I might as well just use Etsy, which I absolutely abhor. They, more often than not...
  19. MondoFW

    Quality, leather briefcases & luggage

    What a wonderful find! Is it practical? I've been eyeing some of these British briefcases similar to yours, but I don't want something that already weighs a ton when empty.
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    h-e-l-p. Palm beach linen suit..

    I never got that PB suit I was skeptical about--got snapped up soon after I sent that message. i'm still kicking myself about it to this day. As for this auction, I would honestly not mind bidding if it were a full suit, but the thing is, so would many other bidders. This auction will still see...
  21. MondoFW

    h-e-l-p. Palm beach linen suit..

    Comfortable with paying $300? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1930-s-Palm-Beach-Summer-Belted-Back-Sport-Coat-Suit-Jacket/163096066573?hash=item25f9487a0d:g:EnIAAOSwQQlbItwI The best part is that I guarantee someone will bid on this. This jacket would fit me almost perfectly, damn it! Try...
  22. MondoFW

    Show us your TIES

    They may have grabbed up a lot of them and continue to do so, but there's still a fighting chance to obtain these. Belted suits on the other hand....
  23. MondoFW

    Panama Hat Thread

    Very nice Optimo. Have you got a date on it?

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