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Widebrim

I'll Lock Up
^^Very true.

I've shown this before, but it's so forward-looking for the time that I couldn't resist. Beau Brummell, c. late-'40s/early-'50s, feels like rayon, came from a shop in Kentucky.

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^^Very true, and ironic.

Ironic is definitely the word I was looking for. :p

"France for some time, especially with Louis XIV and his successors dominated European fashions. After the French Revolution (1789) and especially the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), anything French became suspect in England and this especially included men's but not so much women's fashions. As a result, English men's fashions became increasingly important in the early 19th century. It was precisely at this time that Brummel was in his ascendancy as a fashion arbiter in England. His influence on men's fashions was quite important. He stressed the cut of the garment and the quality of the fabric rather than fancy trim which had been very important. He discouraged not only the fancy trim, but also the bright colors that were popular in the late 18th century. Lord Byron is reported to have said, that there was nothing really exceptional about Brummel's dress save “a certain exquisite propriety”. Brummel preferred simple lines in the garment cut. Brummel also played a major role in popularizing trousers rather than knee breeches for men. Brummel gave great attention to neckwear, especially how to tie them."

Thank you Beau! I hate knee breeches and their modern equivalent---extra long short pants that might as well have buttons at the knees. :rofl:
 

Widebrim

I'll Lock Up
^^And I bet some wild customers to boot! Nice Signet, QB.

Just found these today at the "last call" Goodwill. All the merchandise that didn't sell at the other local Goodwills end up at this outlet, so it's rare to find something worthwhile.

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Left to right: Arrow, feels like rayon/acetate; unmarked, feels like silk (actually very light gray); Van Heusen Original, silk. All are circa mid-'50s.
 
^^And I bet some wild customers to boot! Nice Signet, QB.

Just found these today at the "last call" Goodwill. All the merchandise that didn't sell at the other local Goodwills end up at this outlet, so it's rare to find something worthwhile.

Photoon2012-03-11at1841.jpg
Photoon2012-03-11at1845-1.jpg


Left to right: Arrow, feels like rayon/acetate; unmarked, feels like silk (actually very light gray); Van Heusen Original, silk. All are circa mid-'50s.

You owe me a tour of that place in September. :p Hopefully in the classic ride. :D
 

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