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  1. herringbonekid

    Oxford Bags

    i'm still surprised that wide legs and high waists haven't had a 'fashion moment' yet to challenge the ubiquitous skinny trouser. after all, fashion is supposed to thrive on novelty, yet it's been skinny for at least a decade. it goes against the old Oscar Wilde quip: "Fashion is something so...
  2. herringbonekid

    1920s suits

    i believe this is Sean Crowley who designs for Ralph Lauren, in an original 20s suit: more of him here: http://dandyportraits.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/dandy-portraits-debuts-short-film-about.html (Two Types, before you click on the link above i must warn you that it contains a tie collection...
  3. herringbonekid

    1920s suits

    Damian, i don't buy the 'dirt theory' either i'm afraid. white buckskin wouldn't have been a popular 1920s shoe leather if dirt was such a big issue. i say trend.
  4. herringbonekid

    Oxford Bags

    these are 24" bottoms. they look cool as heck. :cool:
  5. herringbonekid

    Oxford Bags

    i hear you Baron, but i'm suggesting that their is still something wilder that hasn't been found by any of us collectors. there was mention (in Two Type's lecture) of 'crushed strawberry' colour; never seen a pair of those in real life. never seen a pair as wide as the Jack Buchanan's in real...
  7. herringbonekid

    Oxford Bags

    true, but there still seems to be something that happened in the mid 20s before they became the norm. Two Types has quite a bit of written evidence of the mid 20s English college fad trousers. much written description but no pictorial evidence aside from the oft-posted photo of Jack Buchanan in...
  8. herringbonekid

    1920s suits

    yes, early 20s trousers were frequently worn an inch and a half above the shoe, but if you don't like the look don't do it. it's an aquired taste and most can't hack it, especially since it looks (whisper it)... modern and hipster-ish. ;)
  9. herringbonekid

    1920s suits

    8.5" would put the suit most likely in the earlier half of the 20s (unless they've obviously been narrowed later in their life).
  10. herringbonekid

    1920s suits

    bottom of the trouser... ankle width.
  11. herringbonekid

    1920s suits

    1923: from the book 'Roaring 20s Fashions: Jazz'... 'white flannel trousers paired with dark suit jackets were such a popular combination that Men's Wear noted it was "almost a uniform".'
  13. herringbonekid

    Show Us Your Purchases....GUYS !

    could you summon up pair of 30s-40s canvas cricket boots for me please ? size 10.5 ;)
  14. herringbonekid

    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    tell me about it. that's pretty much the trench coat of my dreams right there. modern gab trench coat fabrics can't compete with that older stuff.
  15. herringbonekid

    Show Us Your Purchases....GUYS !

    Baron strikes again !
  16. herringbonekid

    Oxford Bags

    nice photo Edward. they look like typical 11" bottom wide legged trousers (probably flannel), and whether all 11" bottom 30-40s trousers qualify as 'Oxford Bags' is still open for debate. for my money, Oxford bags have to be either the original 'blanket bag' boating trouser, or something much...
  17. herringbonekid

    Show Us Your Purchases....GUYS !

    nice tie !
  19. herringbonekid

    1920s suits

    blue serge; we were just talking about it in the suitings thread. what width are the trouser hems (i'm guessing about 9.5") ?
  20. herringbonekid

    1920s suits

  21. herringbonekid

    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    DD, that Austin Reed coat is a very good one. is it yours ?
  22. herringbonekid

    The MK Maltese Falcon has found its way home !

    sorry MK. :D
  23. herringbonekid

    The MK Maltese Falcon has found its way home !

    oh, that MK... he made it ?

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