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  1. herringbonekid

    20's/30's contrasting trousers

    there were lots of cream trousers with various grey fancy stripes around in the 20s too. practically impossible to find such fabric now though in wool, but sometimes you can find something similar in cotton or linen.
  2. herringbonekid

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    i took apart some vintage garments to see the internal construction, and to draw around for patterns. the patterns nearly always get tweaked and modified though.
  3. herringbonekid

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    i've never used a drafting system. i believe Nick D has used Eva Dress patterns before, and Barmey has used drafts from vintage tailoring books / magazines. both are relatively easy to find online. i would recommend buying a book such as Carbrera's 'classic tailoring techniques'. i use it...
  4. herringbonekid

    20's/30's contrasting trousers

    why not grey flannel too ?
  5. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    yes, one day.
  7. herringbonekid

    Tootal - The Company History and its products (ties, scarves etc)

    great ties Freddie. i particularly like these 2:
  8. herringbonekid

    What are you wearing today??

    after my Harold Lloyd DVD binge i was looking forward to trying a boater on, as a potential new hat option. didn't work on me AT ALL. very disappointed.
  9. herringbonekid

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    amazing shoes Johnny. i'm a big fan of suede and leather together.
  10. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    they look like late 60s psychedelic-dandy boots.
  11. herringbonekid

    Show us their suits

    nice back treatment with two inward-facing pleats and centre vent (from the film 'Malena') (sorry, didn't get a shot of the front but it had two patch chest pockets).
  13. herringbonekid

    Pants - Pleated or Flat

    pleats are arguably more appropriate on a guy with a belly, because the extra fabric allows a graceful fall from the widest point down, unlike a flat front trouser which creates an 'undercliff' effect. this is assuming we're talking about wide legged trousers which fall from the natural waist.
  14. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    that first pair is gorgeous.
  15. herringbonekid

    Suits - Pre 1920

    now that is a high belt on the first one.
  16. herringbonekid

    Bow Ties

    Brooks Brothers, Black Fleece:
  17. herringbonekid

    Tab Collar Shirts Still Available?

    TT, those are nice. slightly longer in the points than my first reference images:
  19. herringbonekid

    Vintage pictures of wild patterned sweaters

  20. herringbonekid

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    i've owned a pair of those before Rudie. i think they're Swedish.
  21. herringbonekid

    Vintage Raincoats and Trenchcoats.

    a Bell motor coat in vinyl (again, not mine):
  22. herringbonekid

    Vintage Raincoats and Trenchcoats.

    a Burberry raincoat which belongs to a friend. we were unsure of the date but guessing late 20s:
  23. herringbonekid

    Vintage Raincoats and Trenchcoats.

    one of my favourite British raincoats from another thread (can't remember which one, sorry):

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