While the choices of vintage and retro style clothing for women are many, for men there are fewer options. The market for affordable new men’s vintage inspired clothing or vintage reproduction clothing just hasn’t caught on yet. The best options for men are custom made to measure clothes, that may or may not be in your budget.  My husband has happily made do with new “classic” menswear for most of his looks from the 1900s-1950s. As he finds new suppliers (and the budget to buy them) his collection will gradually turn to custom made menswear.
Whether you are just getting started, need a costume for an event, or are a lifetime vintage fashion enthusiast these links should help you create a men’s vintage inspired wardrobe from Victorian to the 1960s. If genuine vintage is for you, we have links to some great online shops too.
Men’s Vintage Reproduction Clothing
Ready to wear vintage reproduction clothing based on original patterns and style. Authenticity will vary by vendor.
Gentlemens Emporium–  Men’s Victorian clothing and Steampunk too. Riverjunction.com is another similar source for “Wild West” Victorian styles.
ReVamp Vintage Men’s 1940s Clothing
 ReVampVintage.com – 1910 to 1950’s men’s reproduction shirts, vests, pants, and jackets. High quality, limited runs means your look will be unique.
premierclothing.com – Men’s Victorian and Edwardian knickers, vests, detachable collars, ascots, knee high socks, bow ties, suspenders and other vital accessories.
Darcyclothing.com/shop – Specializes in shirts and collars from the late 1700s up to the 1940s. Also carries some nice ties, trousers, and vests.
FreddiesofPinwood (UK) – Men’s 1940s and 1950s jeans and shirts.
old-town.co.uk/products.htm (UK) – A nice section of men’s vintage vest and coats in hard to find cuts. Made to order, but not made to measure. Items can be returned.
Somelikeitholy.com (UK) – Mens 1920s to 1950s reproduction clothing. Pants, vests, jackets, and shirts.
Juke-jive.de – (DE-Germany) – THE BEST selection of men’s 1920s to 1950s reproduction clothing. They have in all!
heydayonline.co.uk (UK) – Men’s 1940s and 1950s pants and jackets.
Vecona-vintage.com (DE- Germany) – Men’s repro pants, jeans, knickers, vests, shirts in the 20s to 40s styles.
On the Sunny Side (NL) / Etsy store – Menswear handmade from the 30s, 40s and 50s Pants, vests and bow ties.
Suixtil-USA.com – 1940s,-1960s vintage style auto racing clothing.
20th Century Chap – (UK)  Men’s 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s reproduction clothing. Trousers, vests,  shirts and accessories made in Great Britain.
morellos-clothing.co.uk -(UK) – Quality materials and handcrafted in England of men’s and women’s 1940s and 1950s style clothing. Shorts, pants, jackets, and shoes.
ChesterCordite.com- (UK) Visit the store in London for men’s 1930s and 1940s suits and spearpoint shirts or on ebay.com
Monsivaisco – Handmade 1920s hats and wide ties from vintage fabrics. Very nice quality craftsmanship.
65 shillings (UK) – A small collection of ’40s and ’50s men’s trousers and jackets.
History Preservation (1930s – 1950s) Military trousers, leather flight jackets, selvage-denim jeans, chambray work shirts,  sweatshirts, army field jackets and a lot more.
Mapledoram –Â Men’s 1940s suits, made to order.
Knickerboker Co – Vintage style men’s workwear, Sacks suits, jackets, shirts and caps made in New York.
Levis- Denim jeans, jackets, button down shirts remade from original Levi’s. 1900-1970s
Megozio (IT) – Men’s 1940s and 1950s knitwear, shoes, shirts, pants, T-shirts and accessories
Prohibition Clothing – 1920s and 1930s men’s and women’s clothing. Trousers, vests, caps
Some Like it Holy  (UK) – Men’s vintage repro 1920s, 1930s, 1940s trousers, vests, shirts
Savvyrow (UK) – Vintage British classic suits. Town and country styles. A few formal and casual looks too.
SJC, Simon James Cathcart– Reproduction 20s to 40s casual polos, wide trousers, work shirts and other items. Limited runs. Sign up to get the latest clothing announcements.
Men’s Retro Shirts
Daddyos.com-Â 1950s style retro shirts, bowling shirts and western shirts.
Retro Bowling Shirts at BowlingShirts.com
BowlingShirt.com – Classic 50’s bowling shirts with funny team names. Custom shirts available too.
Queenofheartz.com– Â A handful of men’s 1950s style shirts.
Rocketoriginals.co.uk (UK)- Mostly 1950s men’s shoes, belts, shirts, and argyle socks.
Steadyclothing.com– Made in the USA. 1950s Rockabilly shirts, T- Shirts, hoodies, lounge shirts, western shirts, and retro shirts.
Vivenofholloway.com (UK) – Mostly 1950s men’s shirts and t shirts.
A Classic Paradise –Â Men’s button up Hawaiian shirts, cabana shorts, and T shirts.
Retrospecd  (AU) – Men’s 1950s Hawaiian shirt and long sleeve button down shirts.
Men’s Vintage Inspired Clothing
New clothing with a vintage look and feel but often updated with modern materials and “classic” cuts.
Men’s USA – A giant collection of imported suits, tuxedos, pants and shirts that work well for the 1920s to 1940s wide leg, pinstripe, and zoot suit men’s looks.
elpachuco.com- 1940s style Zoot Suits since 1978!
 ZootSuitStore.com- A mega warehouse of men’s classic style suits in San Francisco but they also ship worldwide. They have a wide range for Stacy Adams suits which always make great modern Zoot Suits among other brands.
Seersucker Suits at Paul Frederick
Paulfredrick.com- Most men shop here for classic men’s clothing with a vintage look. Seersucker and linen suits for summer. Hats and two tone shoes too. White collar dress shirts with french cuffs. You can create an entire vintage look from just this one site.
JPeterman.com- New clothing mixed with vintage repro or inspired styles. Stock is always changing except they always have a collarless 1920s “Gatsby” shirt. Very nice quality clothing. Also sold on Amazon.com
JosABank.com– My favorite store for formal wear as well as classic suits. In store locations can tailor your suit to a more vintage fit. Classic high waist trousers are ideal for vintage styles.
Brooksbrothers.com-Â Classic, and vintage inspired men’s suits, shirts and ties. Some clothes are made from vintage patterns. Â High quality with prices to match.
Laurabakker-fashion (DE) – One of a kind, handmade, vintage inspired 1940s and 1950s men’s pants and shirts.
Fifties Store – Men’s 1950s and 1960s clothing: shirts. t-shirts, jackets, jeans, shoes, and costumes.
My Baby Jo– Men’s 1950s style clothing: Jackets, shirts, swim, shoes.
Ralph Lauren Double RL – Vintage menswear inspired clothing. Many workwear styles but also some dapper suits.
VintageDancer.com – That is us! We know it’s hard to find vintage style men’s clothing so we did all the looking for you. Use the menu at the top of the page to select your ideal decade- 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, etc and follow the links to each clothing category. We add new suits, shirts, hats, shoes, and accessories daily.  If you need help finding something just ask.Â
Men’s Custom Made Reproduction Clothing
Made to measure vintage reproduction clothing. Highest quality garments, often with period correct materials and from original patterns.
Oscar’s Victorian pants made by Mr. Alan Jeffries
mralanjeffries.com – High-quality 19th century/ Victorian men’s clothing. This is who we personally use for all our Victorian clothing. Hand made in the USA. Visit him in person at the San Francisco Dicken’s Fair!
Carol Nolan-Â The source for men’s repro zoot suits, she also makes 1915-1940s suits, pants, and vests all custom made for you.
magnoliclothiers.com – (NZ) Custom made, suits, shirts, vests, coats and all sorts of accessories. They will make whatever you need, even from a photograph. Highly recommended by the men at the FedoraLounge.com (and they know their clothes.)
Denverbespoke.com– Custom made “retro” suits and separates. Modern suits too. They send you a muslin mock up for you to try on before completing your order. Reasonable prices for the work.
MatcheteNSons on Etsy (Denver Bespoke)- Custom made clothing- suits, jackets, shirts, vests, pants and much more.
Customclothes.co.uk (UK)Â – Handmade men’s 1940s and 1950s suits and separates plus knitwear such as sweater vests.
Rocacha (UK) Men’s custom 1930s to 1960s suits, zoot suits, trousers, dress shirts
RVCÂ (UK)- Reproduction vintage clothing, mostly 1950s jackets and trousers, made to order
Natty Shirts – Made to order dress shirts. The Spearpoint collar shirt is a classic late 20s and 30s style for a very reasonable price.
Men’s Vintage Clothing (Genuine Vintage)
If you are lucky enough to fit into the smaller sizes of men’s vintage clothing then these sites are great resources for you:
VintageTrends.com – Large site with mostly 1930s to 1970s vintage men’s clothing and accessories.
MonsterVintage.com –Â 1950s to 1980’s men’s vintage clothing and accessories.
IguanaClothing – Name brand vintage men’s clothing
Hookedonvintage.com– Men’s vintage clothing from the 1940s to the 1980s.
AmericanVintage.net – Men’s vintage clothing from the 1920s to the 1970s
RustyZipper.com – Men’s vintage clothing from the 1940s to the 1990s
SazzVintage- Men’s vintage clothing from Rockabilly (1950s) to Disco (1970s)
RevivalVintage.co.uk (UK)- Men’s 1940s and 1950s shirts, hats, jackets, and more
Tweedmansvintage,co.uk (UK) – Everything tweed or not-suits, jackets, pants, formal wear, and accessories.
Pike Brothers (UK) – Vintage menswear, focused on workwear to casual menswear.
Ware-house.co.jp- More men’s vintage workwear from Japan
Men’s Vintage Sewing Patterns
1950s Men’s Eva Dress Pattern
Evadress – Quality vintage reproduction patterns for 1920s golf knickers, 1930s shirt, 1950s vest, 1930s and 1950s ties, and 1940s smoking jacket.
ReconstructingHistory.com – Men’s Victorian to 1940s clothing patterns.
LaugingMoonMercantile– Men’s Regency to Victorian pants and coats
NewVintageLady– Has expanded into menswear with a 1940s mens slacks pattern as well as a jacket, underwear and more to come.
Shop more vintage men’s sewing patterns here.Â
Men’s Vintage Shoes, Hats and Accessories
ReMix Vintage – Men’s quality shoes in mostly 40s and 50s styles.
Johnson Shoes (UK) – Men’s 50s and 60s oxfords, wingtips, loafers, and Moccasin unique colors and patterns.
Dancestore.com – Men’s swing dancing shoes in vintage 1930s to 1950s styles, both semi formal and casual “sneakers.” Non-dancers can wear these shoes too.
SwingGear.co.uk  (UK) – Men’s two tone dance shoes.
Muffys-Â Â Reproduction men’s Saddle shoes (1920s to 1960s)
Spectatorshoes4men.com. – Â A nice assortment of two tone shoes and boots in the vintage 1920s to 1940s styles.
Harr Shoes (DE/UK)- Historical custom shoe maker for theater and the general public. Also Men’s dance shoes from a variety of brands.
Trafalgar  –  Not vintage but “classic” suspenders, belts, wallets and other leather goods. I especially like the Signature collection of suspenders with vintage inspired prints such as martini glasses, dancers, cars, etc
Slide & Swing (ES- Spain) – All leather men’s and women’s dancing shoes inspired by the 1930s and beyond. Oxfords, loafers, monk straps, etc
Saint Savoy (Austria) – Men’s swing dance shoes inspired by the 1920s to the 1950s in unique colors.
Mattimore Boots (Civialwarboots.com) – Quality men’s historical boots and shoes from the start of America to the 1950s.
Keds- These classic flat sneakers have been around since the 1920s. The men’s Original Champion is popular with swing dancers.
Converse – Just like Keds, Converse All Stars sporty high tops and later the low tops are vintage classics!
Johnson and Murphy – Â Since 1850 they have made classic men’s shoes. Â Oxfords, wingtips, saddles, patent formals, lace up boots, sandals and more. Wide Widths too.
G.H. Bass – Since 1876 they have made classic men’s shoes. They usually have a great two tone saddle shoe and loafer in their regular line.
Forzieri (IT / USA) – Very high-quality men’s two tone shoes. As worn in Boardwalk Empire.
Walk-Over Vintage Collection– A small collection of men’s boots, shoes and sandals from the 1900s to 1960s
CreepersCustom (Spain) – Handmade customized creeper shoes and oxfords.
Undandy- We unique a customer designer shoes. You could play with the oxfords and adjust the colors to get some vintage inspired shoes.
Penahaus (UK) or Etsy.com– 1950s men’s and women’s quality shoes in hard to find styles. Loafers, mocs, spring-o-laters
Mister Freedom– Limited editions, some made ithe USA, men’s vintage workwear, casual modern clothing, and swimwear.
Penmanhats –Â Handcrafted men’s felt hats in any style you want.
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5 thoughts on “40 Men’s Vintage and Vintage Inspired Clothing Shops”
Try mapledoram reproductions for men’s reproduction CC41 1940’s suits and spearpoint shirts. Now doing ladies suits , blouses and ladies shoes. Check out their facebook page.
Great suits and accessories with attention to detail.
http://www.pikebrothers-shop.com is pretty cool for workwear, also http://www.ware-house.co.jp
How do I buy from you?; do you have stores as such, in San Diego, California?
We are an online resource only, linking to stores that sell online, although a few have local shops. I am not familiar with what is in San Diego.
Check out Suixtil-USA.com for menswear inspired by vintage motor racing from the 40s, 50s and 60s! Same classic styles inspired by the glory days of Formula One racing.