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  1. Shangas

    Young loungers

    I still remember, the first classic movie that I recall watching with any real enjoyment was "San Francisco", from 1936. A truly classic drama & disaster film. It starred Clarke Gable, Jeanette McDonald and Spencer Tracy. It's a lovely movie. I remember also, watching "Gone with the Wind" with...
  2. Shangas

    Young loungers

    I'm 24. I got into it because I've always been fascinated by history. Ever since I was four years old. And I was always more interested in...shall we say...'classic' attire. And it distressed me to see how sloppily people dress today. Among other things, too numerous to mention.
  3. Shangas

    The nicest comment I ever heard

    I went bargain-hunting at the flea-market today. As I was strolling around the market before dawn (it was about 5:45am), I passed a man who was setting up his stall for the day. "Where have you just come from?...Or where are you going to? All dressed up for the market!" That made me smile.
  4. Shangas

    What are you listening to?

    I love that song! The movie is also good...
  5. Shangas

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    I seem to have a lot of luck with old keys. A few months back, I purchased these: They perfectly operated this lock: Which I'd been looking for a key for, for some time (the original ones having gone missing). Today, the patron saint of locksmiths (whoever that is) must be smiling...
  7. Shangas

    The nicest comment I ever heard

    A very sweet story, Ecorrigan!
  8. Shangas

    Most depressing song you know?

    And both performed by the same artist (which, I believe, they were: Billie Holiday).
  9. Shangas

    Most depressing song you know?

    I strongly agree with LizzieMaine. "Gloomy Sunday" was the first song that I thought of, as well. It's popular nickname was "The Hungarian Suicide Song".
  10. Shangas

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    Progress Report I'm sticking as closely as I can to Qirrel's instructions. For doing this entirely by hand, I'm surprised at the progress I've made since my last posting. I'm always terrified that I'll cock something up and that it'll be a mess when it's finally done. But I have the...
  11. Shangas

    What are you listening to?

    Adrian Schubert and His Orchestra - "Nobody's Sweetheart" (1930).
  13. Shangas

    Show us your TIES

    Here's the tie in action: I think it's beautiful. I bought it because of the pattern and the gold thread and the beautiful, deep blue colour. On the back, it says... Adain The Southern Cross Melbourne Pure Silk
  14. Shangas

    Show us your TIES

    My latest acquisition:
  15. Shangas

    Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes suit

    I'd say it's the same collar. Looks very similar.
  16. Shangas

    Anybody Else Collect Sewing Machines?

    The First Look! The case on its own. "The Singer Manufacturing Co." The kneebar. I'd totally forgotten this thing existed! There happens to be a sewing-machine repairshop in the next suburb. Hopefully sometime soon, I might take it there and get the thing overhauled. EDIT ---...
  17. Shangas

    Enough to make a grown FLer cry. Tell us your worst finds or ruined clothing stories

    The blue three-piecer with the pinstriping is beautiful! What a pity that it isn't. Are there any accessories that were salvagable? Belts? Handkerchieves? Suspenders?
  19. Shangas

    Anybody Else Collect Sewing Machines?

    HELP!! The treasure-chest is LOCKED!! After talking about it on the Fedora Lounge for EONS, I have finally decided to go spelunking into the basement in search of the oft-mentioned heirloom. Now that I've found it...I CAN'T OPEN IT!!!! I am of course, talking about my grandmother's Singer...
  20. Shangas

    Best suspender-button thread?

    My vests are never large enough to both fit me properly, AND cover my belt. So when I wear a waistcoat these days, I invariably wear braces with them as well. Braces seem to grow on me! Or find me. Or track me down. Ever since I got interested in them, I collected so many of them and they...
  21. Shangas

    Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes suit

    Ah yes! Sidney Paget's original illustrations would be excellent reference material! They were incredibly detailed and expertly drawn. I believe he used his own brother as the model for Holmes.
  22. Shangas

    Austerity picnic food - Picnics Part 2!

    According to what I've learnt, poultry was rationed during the War, in the United States as well as in the UK.
  23. Shangas

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    Thanks VERY much, Qirrel!! After a bit of checking and measuring and double-checking and more measuring (as they say, measure twice, cut once), I've satisfied myself that the paper template is as accurate as it's ever going to be. I've already removed the backing from the waistcoat. Right...

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