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The Non Shorpy Web All Stars.
Since some people want only Shorpy pictures in the Shorpy all Stars thread. This thread will be for image found all around the web. Since it is May 16th a after Straw hat day. Here is a Straw hat...
View ArticleHow often do you dress vintage/vintage inspired?
I figured this would be an interesting thread. Thus, I included a poll too. I dress vintage inspired daily. At the time of this post, I do not own any vintage clothes, except three tie clips.
View ArticleNormal House on the Outside, 17th Century on the Inside!
A friend pointed out to me this house for sale in Oregon. It looks completely normal on the outside, but go inside and it's like you're stepping into the past - like the 17th century! It's almost...
View ArticleLiner cleaning?
Any tips on cleaning a lining that is in less than pristine shape? Woolite on the gentle cycle, etc.?
View ArticleChippewa Engineer boots size help!
I need a pair of decent engineer boots but these being extremely scarce in Europe, I have no choice but to order a pair online. I have decided to go with Chippewa's classical black Steel Toe boots but...
View ArticleJustified FX Hat - what kind of stetson??
I was wondering what type of stetson Timothy Oliphant wears in the new series - Justified. I enclose a link http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/justified/. Looks like a good series.
View ArticleFonzie's Jacket No Longer On Display At Smithsonian
For many Americans, Fonzie's jacket is why we love leather jackets in the first place. Most of us didn't know people who had jackets that cool, so it was a thrill to watch him in his jacket in every...
View ArticleVanson Chopper Fit
Hey y'all Been lurking for awhile and wanted to say this is a great resource. After exhaustive research here, sprung for a Vanson Chopper. The competition weight leather feels like wearing roofing tin....
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1940 Swedish Military Greatcoat. FREE SHIPPING & OFFERS WELCOME!
1940 SWEDISH MILITARY OVERCOAT ...​ 1940 Swedish Military Greatcoat. FREE SHIPPING & OFFERS WELCOME!
View ArticleWhat Was The Last Movie You Watched?
Right now I'm watching The House On 56th Street (1933) with Kay Francis for a second time. Yesterday I watched Trog (1970). What was the last movie you watched?
View ArticleExperimenting on foods.
Try this: A slice of bread with sugar-beet-syrup and sugar/cinnamon-mix (50/50) on top. Much better to me, than with nut-nougatcream!
View ArticleThe Decaying Evolution of Education...
This can go in so many directions, so I will try to keep it on track in this way: Since the dawn of man, education evolved from curiosity. Albeit, not well formed until cohesive social organizations...
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Sizing question concerning B3 jackets
Hi Folks, I'll try to be as brief as possible with this one I'm thinking of getting a used B3 (probably a Schott, or Avirex) as those are closer to my budget. I normally take a 40 -42 Pit to Pit 23 "...
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"The Grizzly"
I'm totally intrigued.... . . . . . . . Who has one? Mr. 'H' said: fftopic: Mudinyereye... now that is an amazing jacket. Is it an Aero grizzly with mouton patchs and collar? Wow. Perhaps you could set...
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Buttone or unbuttoned?
When wearing a one button Black Tie peaked lapel jacket with a waistcoat, should the jacket be left open all of the time to show the waist coat, or should the jacket be buttoned? Thanks, David
View Article1940's Baseball
I'm looking for moderate length discussions--film or texts--that explore the relationship between baseball and the golden era. Baseball was huge in the 30's and 40's, and it extended until the 60's...
View ArticleDoes my new trench coat fit me?
Good afternoon to all; very excited to be part of this style forum. Let my first post begin with my question (or, better, poll). I bought a new trench coat (I really walked all Athens up and down to...
View ArticleSadly, my favorite Borsalino cap and I have parted ways
Sadly, my goto cap for winter has disappeared. Its been gone for two weeks, I'm losing hope it will return to me. I did a tour around the San Francisco hat shops, but no tweed that's not herringbone....
View ArticleYour Most Disturbing Realizations
* Veterans of the Second World War are to people living in the mid-2010s what Civil War veterans were to Americans living in the 1930s. *This year's World Series is the first ever to be played between...
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