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  1. MondoFW

    Wearing Vintage Shoes

    I must admit, it's starting to sound like these are more trouble than they're worth. How much would cleaning and remedy stuff be??
  2. MondoFW

    Wearing Vintage Shoes

    I've already got a cheap pair of wingtip oxford shoes I got from Macy's that I use daily. What Frank Zappa won't like is that they're brown. This is because with most of my outfits, brown shoes compliment it well, but if I obtained a navy or gray suit, I'd start prioritizing a black pair. I'm...
  3. MondoFW

    Wearing Vintage Shoes

    Your grandfather had the right idea with that statement. It's wonderful to hear that you're taking care of your kicks, and I have been inspired by you in particular to seek them (your photos in the How to Wear White Bucks thread exhibited how stylish these shoes can be). Thanks for sharing. I...
  4. MondoFW

    Wearing Vintage Shoes

    I often drool over vintage shoes that are in good condition, but what stops me from buying a pair is the feeling that I'm exposing a piece of history to the elements, and it would be wasteful to submit a slick pair of spectators to the ground. Is it possible to cop a pair that's in great...
  5. MondoFW

    Show us your TIES

    Did Golden Era ties not have that band on the back of the fat end that you'd loop the skinny end through to prevent it from swinging around? I'm assuming people wary of this just wore tie clips.
  7. MondoFW

    Brooks Brothers 200th Anniversary Book

    I have my father's Brooksgate peacoat, and apparently, correct me if I'm wrong, the Brooksgate line was released in the early 1970s and was intended for men of smaller stature. What's funny is Nixon was an avid shopper of Brooksgate merchandise...
  8. MondoFW

    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    I just finished watching Robin and the 7 Hoods. Honestly, other than the musical numbers (my favorites being Style and Bang Bang), I thought the film was very weak, had annoying characters, and was just an obnoxious caricature of the 30s. The Rat Pack doesn't have a great track record with...
  9. MondoFW

    A couple of fashion pet peeves...

    I'll have to remember this. I've spoken to family friends that are in the tech industry, and they've all said that business attire is a very ostracized practice, and that employees usually just show up in t-shirt and jeans. What's with giving the guy who puts in a little more effort crap?
  10. MondoFW

    A couple of fashion pet peeves...

    Who are you taking me for, some kind of hound dog?
  11. MondoFW

    Steve McQueen's tweed jacket

    Meh. If you seriously had the money to buy a valuable piece of celebrity memorabilia, you're better off looking for, say, Colonel Sanders' double breasted suit... http://www.businessinsider.com/kfc-japan-president-buys-colonel-sanders-suit-2013-6 Or the dinner jacket from Casablanca, as...
  13. MondoFW

    Brooks Brothers 200th Anniversary Book

    Would you be willing to share some of the company's history?
  14. MondoFW

    Brooks Brothers 200th Anniversary Book

    Thanks for sharing! Brooks Brothers definitely has a lot of history, I hope you can share more from the BB Testament ;)
  15. MondoFW

    Show us your TIES

    Ties used to be a work of art. Does anyone know manufacturers that still do hand-crafted ties that are have the soul of these?
  16. MondoFW

    The chase for a suit; should I even bother?

    I recently got a 38R sports coat for very cheap. I'm wondering if I'd be able to grow into it with added alterations.
  17. MondoFW

    A couple of fashion pet peeves...

    People still do the sneaker and suit gag, and I could defend them, nice shoes can be expensive. However, when said sneakers are triple the price of what a smart pair of dress shoes would be...
  19. MondoFW

    A couple of fashion pet peeves...

    Question from the teenager: do men still use briefcases when commuting to work? Seems like an archaic practice, no? I've always wanted to carry a cool leather one, but I have no need for one at my age.
  20. MondoFW

    A couple of fashion pet peeves...

    I don't know what it was like when you were in school, but it's the entire opposite now. Take it from a high school student, bahaha
  21. MondoFW

    Hawaiian Shirts - Aloha Shirts

    Reminds me of how much I really want me an antique Hawaiian shirt! The authentic Hawaiian-made ones are so rare and expensive, though.
  22. MondoFW

    Vintage Look or Style

    So, you're saying that getting a 40s suit altered can lead to catastrophe results?
  23. MondoFW

    Vintage Look or Style

    I do a little bit of both. I like finding original clothing, rather than reproduction, because I usually find that the original clothing is of better quality, and I it feels like I'm holding onto a piece of history (that may or may not end up annihilated in my time of wear). Sometimes, I won't...

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