Fashion Illustrations

1930s Fashion Ads

1930s Fashion Ads

by on October 31, 2012

When I read the Ivy Style book, I noticed a few ads from the 1930's and since I have a large  men's clothing magazine & picture archive from that time period, [more…]

Ivy Style Book Review

Ivy Style Book Review

by on October 21, 2012

During my last trip to NYC, I had the pleasure to dine with Patricia Mears, Bruce Boyer and Stephen Pulvirent. Of course, our discussion revolved around menswear, and so I learned that Patricia and Bruce [more…]

Hänsel Echo & German Fashion in the 1930′s

Hänsel Echo & German Fashion in the 1930′s

by on October 15, 2012

Recently, I stumbled upon a new fashion magazine that I had never heard of before: Hänsel Echo. Soon, I realized it was in fact a publication of the company Hänsel & Co. A.-G., [more…]

Viennese Suit Styles of the 1930’s

Viennese Suit Styles of the 1930’s

by on September 30, 2012

Before I visited bespoke tailor Ruth Sprenger in Vienna, I also had the chance to inspect a number of vintage garments from Viennese bespoke [more…]

Beach Clothing Summer 1934 By Fell Sharp

Beach Clothing Summer 1934 By Fell Sharp

by on August 1, 2012

It has been a few weeks since we posted an article about fashion illustrations and with summer temperatures continuing to keep us warm, I thought a beach wear photo from 1934 [more…]

Alan Flusser, Custom Suits & The Shop

Alan Flusser, Custom Suits & The Shop

by on July 21, 2012

Today, I visited the Alan Flusser Custom Shop to meet the shop’s influential owner. Alan Flusser is probably one of America’s best [more…]