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  1. Fastuni

    Vintage Police Uniforms

    @Brunswick The Green&khaki police uniform was introduced in the 70s to dissociate the police from the greyish-turqoise color inherited from the 3. Reich. But since some years it is being replaced in almost all German federal states by ¨international¨ dark-blue... Bavaria is holding on the...
  2. Fastuni

    Piecing Together Solid-Colour Suits?

    If the color AND weave are very similar or identitical, I call it a suit. Otherwise it is preferable to go for a contrasting pair of trousers, which is particularly easy to do with solids.
  3. Fastuni

    1935 German summer suit SB peak lapel grey check

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/141246881228?
  4. Fastuni

    items of clothing that make you cringe

    I assume that this is strictly "vintage", right? (Otherwise there is way too much to hate.) Now talking about 1920-40's (my timeframe) clothing, I have no passionate hatred for any garment, but there are some era-typical items that I personally could never wear: straw boaters, bowler/derby...
  5. Fastuni

    I Don't Care What Anybody Says

    Stating outright that you "don't care about what anybody says" is not conducive in eliciting "thoughts, comments and discussion".
  7. Fastuni

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    You have a nice grey SB peak lapel already. ;) Is it summer weight or on the heavier side?
  8. Fastuni

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    That's my other headache. The pants are hopelessly short. Leaving out the entire cuff yields 110 cm legs. Too short for me. The sleeves can be let out to almost 26 inches inches, so ok for me to wear with solid trousers.
  9. Fastuni

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    There is a lot of fabric allowance, but my fear would be the original edge leaving a visible line... a solution would be creating an inside seam to 'swallow' the old line. With the busy fabric it might work.
  10. Fastuni

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    Yes they are! Fortunately of the softer variety and not just 'bricks'. Tomasso, as someone who needs 26 inches sleeves, I know this plight. But there are fortunately fitting originals to be found.
  11. Fastuni

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    A 1935 German summer suit. Single-breasted peak lapel. I adore the shoulders! Light weight worsted wool and purple-grey silky lining. Grey with herringbone weave + light grey/white plaid and light blue stripes. Size is a 38/40 Regular. I'm undecided whether to extend the sleeves to fit me...
  13. Fastuni

    Is this jacket too short?

    Length is fine. Not too short. The problem is with the low-waisted trousers. These jackets, particularly in the shorter 1930's pattern, need higher waisted trousers. Give it a try!
  14. Fastuni

    1930s German Ulster Coat (lovely & low price!)

    Use the power of anti-cyclical buying and get a proper coat for the next winter! I offer this stunning 1930s winter coat with half-belt, made from thick wool with outstanding doubleface tartan. Label "Rekord - Gürtler & Schaar Chemnitz". Only 110 Euros! Shipping (with tracking and insurance)...
  15. Fastuni

    30's German Tweed sport suit (3-piece Thornproof SB)

    Bump. 250 Euros plus Shipping. Use the chance for this rarity.
  16. Fastuni

    30's German Tweed sport suit (3-piece Thornproof SB)

    Bump. Offering it now here instead of ebay. 270 Euros + Shipping get this suit. Send me a PM or leave a message here. - Very rare German 1930s tailored sports suit consisting of: 1. Single-breasted jacket with notch lapels, flapped pockets and padded shoulders 2. Waistcoat with...
  17. Fastuni

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    Thanks for the 1939 Savile Row report, Barmey.
  19. Fastuni

    Suits - Pre 1920

    Though misunderstood today (as so many things) as a "rule", it was mostly a matter of fashion and preference. It was and is perfectly fine to button the bottom button or button all buttons (say that ten times quick ;)). It is of course also a matter of the cut of the jacket - or more...
  20. Fastuni

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    I figure that almost everything back then reeked of smoke... so who would care or notice? :D
  21. Fastuni

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    Magnificent. Do my eyes play tricks or is the fellow sitting at the window really smoking? Risky... burnholes and all that... ^^
  22. Fastuni

    30's German Tweed sport suit (3-piece Thornproof SB)

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141216605492
  23. Fastuni

    Skirt shape on suits

    It was a matter of taste and fashion. Sometimes a straighter edge was en vogue, sometimes a more rounded edge. For example in Germany/Europe during the early 30's a more pronounced curve was fashionable, while from the late 30's and early 40's on a straighter edge was preferred. You can find...

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