The Palm Beach suit thread

[jamespowers]

My post 1944 Palm Beack bowtie says:

"50% Rayon - 32% Mohair - 12% Cotton - 6% Nylon"
Its a green label with by Beau Brummell under the usual script.

Pretty specific. Likely easily reproduced today---just add money.

I have something from a 1916 catalog around here somewhere from my previous research. I'll see if I can find it. [huh]

 

[Feraud]

Pretty specific. Likely easily reproduced today---just add money.

A healthy dose of $$s will usually remedy anything.

Rumor has it a certain NY designer has a bolt of Palm Beach cloth. The temptation to inquire about having a suit made is tempting..

 

[jamespowers]

A healthy dose of $$s will usually remedy anything.

Rumor has it a certain NY designer has a bolt of Palm Beach cloth. The temptation to inquire about having a suit made is tempting..

Let us know what you decide to have him make.

 

[Feraud]

Let us know what you decide to have him make.

How did you manage to echo the little voice in the back of my brain? lol

 

[jamespowers]

How did you manage to echo the little voice in the back of my brain? lol

lol lol lol lol lol We both know you.

 

[jamespowers]

1916 Palm Beach fabric mention. Unfortunately my catalog has none of the fabric samples mentioned. :eusa_doh:

Palm Beach cleaning tag for dry cleaners.

 

[mike]

How did you manage to echo the little voice in the back of my brain? lol

lol danger! danger!

 

[richard d.]

Paddy, I love your outfits, quite the dandy I must say. Great choice in shoes and hat. Very classy. Richard D. Jacksonville, Fl.

 

[LuckyKat]

I know the cream palm beach is a classic, but I prefer colored palm beach!
Even though the picture is in black & white, this suit is a gray coat w/ royal blue pinstripes & matching blue pants. There's also a great striped blue, grey & white PB tie
I'll post a color pic when I have a chance.

 

[Dinerman]

Took a $5 gamble on this one. We'll see.

I'll post pics tomorrow in another thread. It turned out to be linen, not palm beach. Pleated pockets and belted back. Wonderful jacket.

 

[Mario]

Palm Beach Ties:

I think I really like those!

 

[cookie]

How did you manage to echo the little voice in the back of my brain? lol

You two channelling each other now?

 

[Tomasso]

Rumor has it a certain NY designer has a bolt of Palm Beach cloth.

Who, pray tell, is this designer? I bet there's a good amount of vintage PB cloth laying around the old fabric houses, especially in the south.

 

[Fletch]

If I know my vintage, it's all been grabbed years ago and "rumor has it."

 

[Tomasso]

A 1949 article mentions the PB cloth fiber content.



"One big change in the new cloth is the abandonment of cotton, which Everett Nutter's older brother William first wove with mohair in 1906 to produce the original Palm Beach cloth."

Read more: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,888658,00.html#ixzz0sxNIerjj

 

[repeatclicks]

Palm Beach Suit For Sale

I have a Palm Beach suit for sale in the classifieds here:

 

[jswindle2]

Same Palm Beach?

I have a appearingly modern(last 25 years) Palm Beach sportcoat. The tag says Made in South Africa and doesn't have a union tag(that I can find). Could it be the same Palm Beach of old or someone stealing the name.
It is made of Worsted Wool.
Just curious
Jerry

 

[Feraud]

It is not the Palm Beach material.

 

[Mr Vim]

I saw a mid 50's Palm Beach suit on eBay, but I didn't have the funding for it, and now for whatever reason, the seller never re-listed the item which I know did not sell, I can only guess that it sold on some other website. Oh well.

 

[DarkAudit]

There's a 60s Palm Beach in blue that just got relisted on eBay, and it's just my size. As soon as payday rolls around, it's mine.