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  1. Fastuni

    Show us their suits

    German author "Klabund": www.aski.org
  2. Fastuni

    French belted Safari jacket on Brit ebay

    This one is rather nice... Looks good for Edwardian to 1930's style IMO. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Vintage-Beige-Safari-Style-Leisure-Jacket-by-Costumes-DEdoque-Large-Retro-/111435523091?
  3. Fastuni

    The Thread to Display Your 1930s Suits

    The zippers themselves at least are certainly 1930's. That's probably also because European suits were usually costum tailored and therefore reflect also the quirks, desires and preferences of the individual owners and tailors. American suits by and large were more standardized products that...
  4. Fastuni

    The Thread to Display Your 1930s Suits

    Wow the zipped rear pockets are exceptionally unusual. Never seen this before! The trousers of my mentioned suit have a zipped front fly... rare enough for pre-war German suits.
  5. Fastuni

    Solution sought for uncomfortable as hell Red Wing boots

    Pleasant and true.
  7. Fastuni

    The Thread to Display Your 1930s Suits

    Very nice! Even in this condition a nice collectable. The chest pocket is rather unique! Yes, tailoring in the Netherlands too was largely oriented towards the "German school". Though I can imagine that they also paid attention to the "British school". One has to see more Dutch stuff to...
  8. Fastuni

    Solution sought for uncomfortable as hell Red Wing boots

    Where did you get the impression that "vintage" (lets say 1920-50s) underwear is uncomfortable and "chafing"? Vintage cotton underwear is supremely smooth and comfortable (and elastic). I wear vintage Charmeuse and double-yarned Mako undershirts... they were never used, tagged deadstock items...
  9. Fastuni

    Show us their suits

    Got to see this one. Is this scene a hostile encounter between a grizzled veteran angered by the "yankeefied" lad?
  10. Fastuni

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    The Borchert photos are from the "Deutsche Fotothek" archive. Note that the sportcoat Stelzer wears on your photo has only one button... and quite long lapels. I assume that it is late-40's or early-50's. Love those pleats and yoke.
  11. Fastuni

    amazing Burtons suits

    I think the possibility of returns lessens the "second thoughts" bidders may have before placing a high bid. And one cannot rule out those terrible people who "buy" something for a party or event and return them once not needed any more (happened to me once).
  13. Fastuni

    amazing Burtons suits

    Offering 14 days for return may be a factor in inviting high bids.
  14. Fastuni

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    A nice example - which I would wear without hesistation - is this one worn by German actor Ernst Wilhelm Borchert in 1946. The trick is the fuzzier sporty fabric and lighter color. A smooth striped navy worsted or flannel would have looked inappropriate for this suit.
  15. Fastuni

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    Pinstriped DB sportcoats with patch pockets - worn with solid flannels as a summer combination - are to be found in late 30's German tailoring publications. (Hat tip to Floey for the scan.) What I think of it? I wouldn't reject a nice specimen, but I don't think it is an ideal combination.
  16. Fastuni

    How many suits do you own?

    Wow. I would have imagined Astaire to have more than that. He also admits to not wearing a large bunch of them - a problem most "obsessive wardrobe collectors" know. :p I have for active wear 20 suits and combinations and 5 coats.
  17. Fastuni

    Pre-1950s British/European sportswear and leisurewear

    Both! They are quite padded, but the mannequin slightly exaggerates the actual effect.
  19. Fastuni

    Show us your vintage French tailored garments.

    French corduroy jacket by famous workwear maker "Adolphe Lafont". Zippers of course by Eclair.
  20. Fastuni

    Pre-1950s British/European sportswear and leisurewear

    French corduroy jacket by famous workwear maker "Adolphe Lafont". Zippers of course by Eclair.
  21. Fastuni

    Ralph Lauren Beltbacks

    Not bad - the color on the last photo is probably closest to the truth (olive green). The others appear more greyish. Not a beltback, but nice front (except maybe for the high gorge): http://www.ebay.de/itm/RALPH-LAUREN-100-Leinen-Blazer-Jacket-Jacke-Sakko-EDEL-395-Sommer-NEU-D1371-/380938795855?
  22. Fastuni

    The Green Suit

    East German 50's biopic "Ernst Thälmann" has an interesting greenish peak lapel SB suit (scene is New Years Eve 1933):
  23. Fastuni

    Show us your TIES

    Modern ties length is intended to go with modern-low rise pants and need to be tied in a thick knot (windsor or half-windsor) to accommodate modern spread collars. @jamespowers Both are ugly... but there are worse. They would look better if the color was muted and more pastel rather than neon...

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