Apparel Arts

All articles about Apparel Arts – the great clothing magazine from the 30s

The Covert Coat

The Covert Coat

by on January 24, 2012

Today, we will continue our series on overcoats & topcoats with the Covert Coat. In this guide, we will discuss the history of the garment, [more…]

Cocktail Attire For Men

Cocktail Attire For Men

by on January 1, 2012

When you receive an invitation nowadays, it may read Cocktail Attire, Black Tie Optional or Formal but what exactly does that mean? [more…]

Diagonal Twill Weave Suits And Overcoats

Diagonal Twill Weave Suits And Overcoats

by on December 16, 2011

When watching old films and looking at old pictures, I always notice garments, especially overcoats and suits which are made from a heavier, diagonal twill fabric. [more…]

Winter Overcoats From the 1930′s

Winter Overcoats From the 1930′s

by on December 9, 2011

Yesterday, we focused on winter fabrics and in order to give you a better understanding of the beauty of these fabrics, I wanted to show you a fashion illustration. [more…]

Fabrics For Winter

Fabrics For Winter

by on December 8, 2011

With temperatures below freezing outside, it is once again time to get the heavy winter overcoats and suits out of the closet. To help get you in the winter frame of mind, I want to present [more…]

Spun Fashions For Fall 1934

Spun Fashions For Fall 1934

by on November 27, 2011

Sometimes it seems as if the figures in the Apparel Arts fashion illustrations are too well dressed. [more…]