Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat
Vintage Navy pea coat -- dating? Hi all, I recently purchased a vintage U.S Navy pea coat, and was curious about its age. Are there any resources that could help me figure this out? The coat's inner...
View ArticlePolitics and outwear
I was surfing eBay this morning and came across a Ralph Lauren copy of the A-1, Aero Aeromarine/Simmons Bilt/Himel jacket made in China with a retail price of $1600.00 I know this happens everyday in...
View ArticleThe Good Neighbor Policy; Latin music in the 30's and 40's....
I've got an itch for some Carmen Miranda, Xavier Cugat, Desi Arnaz this morning and it made me remember all the great ballroom Latin Music of the '30's and 40's. So I'd like to start with my personal...
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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Vintage Borsalino I won this hat on ebay a month ago: The felt is very soft and pliable. Just like my Optimo Indy. It has a sewn in liner and the sweatband is sewn straight to the felt without the...
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...
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PORTIS PATH
It the spirit of Marc's Lee Lounge here is the Portis Path for all those who enjoy a less traveled route. The Breeze A Classic Portis I got to get me more of these.
View ArticleFor Sale two original Hartmann jackets No Repro No remake
Selling two original Hartmann jackets, not the repro or the remake. the real ones from the 30ties/40ties. Good condition one with Luftwaffe provenance ( photo of owner wearing this jacket). All Eclair...
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SHOW US YOUR VINTAGE STINGYS ! (No New hats please Vintage only)
Originally Posted by Rabbit Say, Che, what's the meaning of this colorful expression? (BUTT-CHEEKS) Rabbit Just a deep center crease But with a ultra stingy brim .... I have had this hat 32 years...
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Famous People in Flight Jackets
Here are a few pictures of famous people in G-1s. Please feel free to post others.
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Do Men Hate Women's Hats?
I found this article in the May, 1939 issue of Radio Mirror magazine. I thought it would be of interest to the members here.
View ArticleInsurrection/Thurston Italian Full Grain Veg.-Tanned Horsehide for Aero Jackets
I just received a sample of Insurrection's new Italian, full grain, veg tanned horsehide for Aero jackets. It is spectacular! Fantastic grain and incredibly pliable. A couple of weeks ago, I received...
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Loungers' Pets
This is Max, an over weight (half Avocado) Dachshund. Full name Max Amillion, AKA Max the Wunderdog AKA Max the Magic Puppy. He is my best buddy in the whole world. He is half avocado because we have...
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Stetson Stuff
I picked up a couple of items recently that I thought might be of general interest. Perhaps this thread can be a repository for Stetson memorabilia or other "non-lid" items... First up, an invoice from...
View ArticleFreewheeler's Neal Cassay Brakeman coat
Has any you guys any experience of the Neal Cassady Brakeman Rail jacket in Horsehide by Freewheelers Japan. Want to know how they run in size, accurate or otherwise. What I do know they are an...
View ArticleShow us your Guns!
I think my other material passion besides nice hats is guns! So let's see all those mechanical masterpieces! Any and all gun pics welcome just as long as you actually own the thing! This picture is of...
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Vintage neon signs
Having grown up in the fifties, I remember well those neon signs and it always takes me back to my early years, whenever I see them. This one is in Marysville, CA: This one always makes me smile,...
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The Conversion Corral
Cowboy hat conversions I've been playing with some ebay buys as I get up the "hat learning curve". Old cowboy hats are pretty easy to find in larger sizes, and pretty cheap. I cut all the brims down...
View ArticleWhat are you wearing today??
Ok folks:What are you wearing today that exudes that vintage look?? This is my ensemble today: Wool trousers,dark brown oxfords,brown and grey check Pendleton shirt,dark brown waistcoat and herringbone...
View Articlethe Old Chuck Wagon meals on wheels
here's an interesting old photo dating from sometime around the late 1880's - 1900's era, a cook prepares pies out on the range back when everything was still made the old fashioned way, no instant or...
View ArticleShow us your TIES
In homage to Matt Deckard, whose "Show us your suits" thread has been viewed more times than any other, we offer all Loungers a place to show off the '20s-'30s-'40s ties they love (or love to hate)....
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