Apparel Arts

The Norfolk Jacket Guide – History, Style & How to Buy

The Norfolk Jacket Guide – History, Style & How to Buy

by on April 5, 2013

Sportscoats and odd jackets are quite popular today but their origins lay in the riding jackets of the 19th century and Norfolk jacket, which is one of the most characteristic sportscoats ever invented. [more…]

Gentlemen of Style – Men’s Fashion Illustrations in the US in the Thirties

Gentlemen of Style – Men’s Fashion Illustrations in the US in the Thirties

by on March 31, 2013

Over the past weeks, we have published fewer articles because we were working on our very first eBook - Gentlemen of Style. This book focuses on men's clothing in the US in the 1930's as worn by elegant Gentleman [more…]

Der Herr – One of History’s Earliest Men’s Fashion Magazines

Der Herr – One of History’s Earliest Men’s Fashion Magazines

by on January 28, 2013

If you are a regular reader of the Gentleman’s Gazette, you probably know that I am an avid collector of vintage men’s fashion magazines. [more…]

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…]

Safari Jacket & Alternative Summer Outfits

Safari Jacket & Alternative Summer Outfits

by on June 29, 2012

Summer is traditionally the time for lighter fabrics and brighter colors, though most men will wear [more…]

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…]