Traveling men’s clothing salesmen carried book of fabric swatches and illustrations of the latest designs from small town to small town. When Sears and other mail order companies began to sell ready made suits to the small town man they produced Sample Books to mail to any customer who wanted to order from them. While … Read More about 1900 – 1910s Edwardian Men’s Fabric Swatches from Sample Books

Vintage 1930s evening dresses, cocktail dresses, formal gowns, prom dresses, and party dresses were all long, sleek, and sexy. The bias cut design hugged every curve of the body, creating the ultimate feminine silhouette. Long trains followed behind many gowns with capes, fur wraps, and exaggerated sleeves dripping from the shoulders. Skirt were tapered in at … Read More about Vintage 1930s Formal, Party Dresses History

In 1953, journalist Lenore Hailparn wrote, “There was once a time, and it was not so very long ago at that, when a member of the female sex considered it a minor tragedy if a visit to the oculist led to the recommendation of glasses.” Eyewear in the 1950s became equated with fashion over function. … Read More about 1950s Glasses, Sunglasses History for Women

By the thirties, white gold,  gold filled and shell glasses were still in vogue. Pince-nez, rimless frames, bifocals, and even the monocle were also still being worn by older men, waiters, and some refined women. Frames were thin metal with pearl nose pads and a higher bridge than the 1920s versions.  Octogen or round were … Read More about 1930s Glasses and Sunglasses History

“For full dress, gold mounted rimless pince-nez are refinement itself and absolutely correct.” Antic Hay, 1923 1920s Eye Glasses History Shop 1920s style eyewear and sunglasses here Wire Frame Eye Glasses Glasses in the 1920s continued to favor the round spectacle (with later shapes including octagon and oval) or the pince-nez style — rimless glasses … Read More about 1920s Glasses & Sunglasses History for Men and Women

A new year in the ’20s is cause for celebration.  Last year we looked back at fashion in the year 1920, and saw that is wasn’t quite what we think of as 1920s fashion. No flappers, no fringe, no gangsters… not yet. The early 1920s were still recovering from World War 1. Fashions of the … Read More about 1921 Fashion – 100 Years Ago from 2021

The men’s mod look was first introduced to American youth in 1964 from British pop bands such as The Beatles who appeared on TV. They wore narrow lapel 4 button jackets, slim pants, and Cuban heeled boots on the Ed Sullivan show that year. The Rolling Stones also made an appearance wearing mod clothing with … Read More about 60s Men’s Mod Fashion – American Style

Women’s 1930s coats were shaped to follow the natural curves of the female body — a change from the oversized boyish figure of the 1920s.  Waists were defined with belts or tapered cuts on princess lines. The hemlines dropped to just above the ankle after 1931, and gradually moved up to the knee by the … Read More about 1930s Coats and Jackets History

By the mid 1960s, the number of men wearing hats in the United States was in steep decline. Figureheads from President John F. Kennedy to astronaut John Glenn went hatless, fashion changed, and in many ways it was simply more convenient to go hatless. What came out on the other side of this decade was … Read More about 1960s Men’s Hats History, Styles, Trends

Men’s working class clothing in the 1920s utilized a variety of durable clothing, designed to withstand the elements while being practical with a loose fit and ample pockets.  Every occupation and employee rank had different requirements for the job adding variety at the job site. Since men worked long hours for mostly low pay the … Read More about 1920s Men’s Workwear, Casual Clothes

The men’s vintage workwear style has been growing steadily for many years. Vintage suits and ties are out and in come demands for more casual, more relaxed, more workwear inspired men’s 1950s clothing.  While the amount of written information about 1950s workwear is minimal, my vintage catalog collection has helped provide some examples of men’s … Read More about 1950s Men’s Workwear & Casual Clothes