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Style Icon: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
THE MORE EXQUISITE POINT The roll of those who made it "on the world stage" without being the "progeny of an icon" is very long and impressive. And the the more exquisite point regarding Doug Jr. is the decided contrast of his life with those on the long sad list of iconic progeny who have...- John Ligonier
- Post #31
- Forum: Suits
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Style Icon: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
NOT JUST AN ACTOR To Mike and Tomasso, et al. Let's not forget that Doug Jr. was much more than an actor and producer. He was a war hero ( he won the Silver Star at Salerno in WWII), a successful businessman, a skilled diplomat (who served his country as such) and even one of only a few...- John Ligonier
- Post #16
- Forum: Suits
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The Double Breasted Silhouette
Orgetorix's observations and photos are very instructive and to the point. His observation re the positioning of buttons on a DB is critical. I have had many MTM double-breasteds made by Brooks Brothers and by tailors and I have always insisted on the soft-shouldered silhouette so...- John Ligonier
- Post #13
- Forum: Suits
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The 39 Steps: Robert Doughnut's Hat...
PERFECTLY NATURAL Robert Donat is being perfectly natural with his hat in The 39 Steps. Everyone wore hats then and they played with them. I have been a hat wearer most of my adult life (and I'm getting along in years) and fiddling idly with your hat is just one of those things you do...- John Ligonier
- Post #24
- Forum: Hats
