Topcoats & Overcoats

Fashion Illustrations in 1930′s Ads

Fashion Illustrations in 1930′s Ads

by on May 7, 2012

Many of our readers have an affinity to 1930's fashion illustrations from artists such as L. Fellows or Leslie Saalburg, and while we mostly discuss editorial pictures, [more…]

Lino Ieluzzi – The Colorful Style Icon

Lino Ieluzzi – The Colorful Style Icon

by on May 4, 2012

Lino Ieluzzi is definitely a character. As one of the Sartorialist's favorite subjects and the owner of the Milanese haberdashery Al Bazar, he has certainly made his mark on the men's fashion world. [more…]

Arthur Hastings’ Clothes in Agatha Christie’s Poirot

Arthur Hastings’ Clothes in Agatha Christie’s Poirot

by on April 25, 2012

Last year, we began a series about Hercule Poirot and his clothes. Today, we would like to continue the series with a portrait of Captain Arthur Hastings [more…]

Gentleman’s Query – Wardrobe Essentials

Gentleman’s Query – Wardrobe Essentials

by on March 18, 2012

As you might have noticed, we have not posted a Gentleman's Query / Arbiter question in a while, despite the fact that we receive emails on a daily basis. [more…]

1940s Fashion for Men

1940s Fashion for Men

by on March 4, 2012

When it comes to the high time of classic men's clothing, many people think first of the 1920's and 1930's, as seen in these beautiful fashion illustrations. [more…]

Buying & Caring for Fur

Buying & Caring for Fur

by on February 21, 2012

After our recent coverage of men's fur coats, today we'd like to follow up with an article on purchasing and caring for fur garments. [more…]