What are you wearing today??

[Two Types]

that first tie in your last post (Superba Sugar and Spice line?) has to be one of the best ties I've ever seen. I'm in love.

I'm glad you like it. I think I bought it from David Owens vintage shop in New York. It cost more than I normally pay for a tie but I was on holiday and I'd just had a few very nice, cold beers. I know I shouldn't go shopping after drinking alcohol, but sometimes it just can't be helped.

 

[Two Types]

Hyena, your desk mat is made from that fantastic vintage 1930s art-deco silk! Splendid.

 

[Fastuni]

Hyena, you really nail the look of the 30-40's in your clothes and surroundings!
You obviously pay a lot attention to details.

But it would be perfect with a typical period hair-cut... don't you agree?

 

[Hyena Stomp]

@TT: I would've paid a little extra for a tie like that sober, so no worries! And yes indeed it is! I usually keep my type writer on it so it doesn't damage the desk...the desk is scratched enough as it is haha...this is what the desk is, unfortunately not in this condition: http://shard1.1stdibs.us.com/archivesE/upload/8866/1825/8866_1343196500_1_1.jpg

@Fastuni: Thank you kindly! I love the little details; for example, the switchplate covers in my "office" area are from the early 1930's, and a lot of the artwork in my space is original to the period too.

And yes, I desperately need a haircut right now. A lot of people IRL remind me on a daily basis - now that you've mentioned it here in cyberspace, I know I REALLY need one. I'm very lazy about being up-to-date with them. I usually let my hair grow wild before I finally say: OK, NOW I need a haircut. Soon I shall be getting one though!

 

[Luftwaffles]

1930s suede, brooks brothers shirt, and jeans (can't remember the brand)

 

[Luftwaffles]

I'm going for late 1910s or early 20s look today. How did I do?

 

[Claudio]

GREAT! not sure if that bold shirt check would be around abck then but love it non the less

 

[Metatron]

Very nice shirt. Like the casual outfit as well.

 

[herringbonekid]

 

[Dreamofgilgamesh]

Very sharp indeed, and your new Luxire shirt looks great.

 

[simonc]

Lovely Laurie.

 

[Luftwaffles]

Got a 30s/40s rayon scarf today, so naturally I had to try it on!


Ascot style

 

[Patrick Hall]

Great look HBK. Micro-gingham is good for dress shirting. I find larger ginghams tend to overwhelm a tie. Dig the slanted breast pocket, and those lapels as well.

 

[Metatron]

HBK, nice look. I find the combination of patterned tie and shirt a bit surprising, they seem dangerously similar in colour and pattern scale.
I noted the same 'borderline-clashing but surprisingly works ' effect in the last photo you posted.
Is this what they call 'going meta' ?

 

[herringbonekid]

thanks gents.

Is this what they call 'going meta' ?

if i knew what 'going meta' meant it might be.
i think by combining a contrast collar on a gingham shirt i've created the least popular Luxire shirt (for the Fedora Lounge audience) ever. :eusa_clap
i have some more shirts planned to wear specifically with this suit. same collar shape, but muted. once i've made them i'll try to get more shots of the whole suit.

 

[Patrick Hall]

i think by combining a contrast collar on a gingham shirt i've created the least popular Luxire shirt (for the Fedora Lounge audience) ever.

That's funny - I really like the shirt. I'd kind of given up on patterned dress shirts in favor of stripes, but your mico-gingham has given me ideas...

 

[herringbonekid]

That's funny - I really like the shirt. I'd kind of given up on patterned dress shirts in favor of stripes, but your mico-gingham has given me ideas...

it might have been this shirt that originally put the idea in my head:

 

[Metatron]

if i knew what 'going meta' meant it might be.
.

It means going to the next level, usually to ever more obscure artistic depths.

 

[herringbonekid]

It means going to the next level, usually to ever more obscure artistic depths.

no, that's not really me then. i've never been a believer in obscurity for the sake of it.
if anything, i've found that we (artistic natured types) tend to start out trying to push the envelope, only to later discover how conservative our taste actually is.

 

[HamilcarBarca3]

Today I wore this. Nothing fancy, just a jacket & hat on top of my work uniform since it was raining today.