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  1. Flanderian

    Esquire’s Complete Golden Age Illustrations:

    I have secured some additional Esquire illustrations. But as we continue with the April 1948 issue, I'll repeat my earlier observation that I personally find the styles that have emerged beyond the era that many have termed the Golden Age of men's style. But I know many/some here do enjoy them...
  2. Flanderian

    The Fedora Lounge Guide to Esquire Men's Fashion, 1933-1948, By Flanderian

    I have secured some additional Esquire illustrations. But as we continue with the April 1948 issue, I'll repeat my earlier observation that I personally find the styles that have emerged beyond the era that many have termed the Golden Age of men's style. But I know many/some here do enjoy them...
  3. Flanderian

    Show us your TIES

    Wow, what a hat!
  4. Flanderian

    What ia grosgrain lapel made from

    Crossgrain is characterized by its ribs. These ribs can be of varying thickness. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grosgrain Examples of ribbons made of crossgrain - Barathea is a different cloth with a different texture, I've most often noted its pebbled appearance that is more matte. It is...
  5. Flanderian

    Esquire’s Complete Golden Age Illustrations:

    Some of the very nicest I think! Though the bottom rig doesn't quite resonate for me, as do the others. The second one down features a dinner jacket in a shade named Burma Tan. Never gained much acceptance, and was often ridiculed, though frankly, I think it rather fresh looking, or at least...
  7. Flanderian

    What ia grosgrain lapel made from

    I believe the crossgrain used in men's evening wear is generally made from silk.
  8. Flanderian

    Esquire’s Complete Golden Age Illustrations:

    I suspect you'd not only need to travel roughly 400 or 500 miles north, but a half century back in time! ;) Had sort of known it was a very limited regional specialty, with some related versions elsewhere, but for some reason I've had a yen for the authentic version and presentation that I once...
  9. Flanderian

    Esquire’s Complete Golden Age Illustrations:

    Should any have been following this thread, I've reached the end of my archive for the complete set of chronological Esquire illustrations, which set represents a significant portion of my total archive. I hope to add to it at some future point, but have reached a snag, and at the moment need to...
  10. Flanderian

    Esquire’s Complete Golden Age Illustrations:

    Hilarious! Thank you!
  11. Flanderian

    Esquire’s Complete Golden Age Illustrations:

    Bitte, Herr Ober! Der handkase mit musik. Mit Zwiebel, und Kummel, und Paprika. Und mit Baurenbrot.
  13. Flanderian

    Esquire’s Complete Golden Age Illustrations:

    Ah!! Civilization lost! Whiffs of Escoffier and Le Guide Michelin recede into the past. A proper Maitre d'hotel and formal European service replaced by McCuisine. Not with a bang but a whimper. As recently as the mid 80's I could dine at lunch on the Upper East Side at Le Bourgogne East on...
  14. Flanderian

    Esquire’s Complete Golden Age Illustrations:

    These are Esquire's March 1948 illustrations.
  15. Flanderian

    The Fedora Lounge Guide to Esquire Men's Fashion, 1933-1948, By Flanderian

    These are Esquire's March 1948 illustrations.
  16. Flanderian

    Esquire’s Complete Golden Age Illustrations:

    You're very welcome, sir!
  17. Flanderian

    Esquire’s Complete Golden Age Illustrations:

    Fashion changes constantly, but style is forever! Boy, what a trite cliche, but also a truism. Well designed clothing that flatters the wearer, will still look as good, and make the wearer look as good as it did 20 years, or more, after it was fashionable. While you wouldn't be fashionable...
  19. Flanderian

    Double cuffed shirt with attached buttons

    I've never encountered them. But that means nothing! During that era, the world had a great deal more, not just national differences, but differences in customs and practices by region, or even by town!. So it was common for details to be quite different from place to place. A myriad of...
  20. Flanderian

    Help steer me with 1940s pants? (Reproductions or approximations)

    Superb!
  21. Flanderian

    Help steer me with 1940s pants? (Reproductions or approximations)

    Our ancestors were made of sterner stuff, as they even used wool for swimsuits! :eek: But I take your point as I wouldn't find wool very comfortable for a serious work out. And unfortunately, with drape, weight is one of the factors that matter, and both heavier weight wool tweed and flannel do...
  22. Flanderian

    Esquire’s Complete Golden Age Illustrations:

    These are Esquire's February 1948 illustrations.
  23. Flanderian

    The Fedora Lounge Guide to Esquire Men's Fashion, 1933-1948, By Flanderian

    These are Esquire's February 1948 illustrations.
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