October 13, 2011
The brilliantly hilarious Paul F. Tompkins was kind enough to stop by and serve as a Guest Commentator for our DVD. For his troubles, we surprised him with one of the first Put This On bowties to come off the assembly line.* It should be mentioned that he tied the bowtie himself, without aid of mirror. A prodigy in many fields, that Tompkins. You can enjoy the comedy of Mr. Tompkins now, enjoy the DVD in a few months when they’re done being manufactured, and the very-limited-edition bow ties when we launch them, November 1st. (*Put This On bowties are handmade one at a time, there is no assembly line.)

The brilliantly hilarious Paul F. Tompkins was kind enough to stop by and serve as a Guest Commentator for our DVD. For his troubles, we surprised him with one of the first Put This On bowties to come off the assembly line.* It should be mentioned that he tied the bowtie himself, without aid of mirror. A prodigy in many fields, that Tompkins.

You can enjoy the comedy of Mr. Tompkins now, enjoy the DVD in a few months when they’re done being manufactured, and the very-limited-edition bow ties when we launch them, November 1st.

(*Put This On bowties are handmade one at a time, there is no assembly line.)

Posted in Paul F. Tompkins The Put This On Bowtie Comedy PTO DVD
August 23, 2011

This is one of my favorite Monty Python sketches. Heck… maybe my favorite. I’ve decided to post it here because Michael Palin and Terry Jones, as the developers, offer a wonderful example of traditional semi-formal day dress - strollers. Note the black suit jackets, vests (always black, dove gray or buff), silver ties and black-gray-white patterned trousers.

Also notice how amazing John Cleese is.

Posted in Comedy Video Morning Dress
August 16, 2011

“I know what you are! You’re one of those fancy lads, aren’t you? Gosh what a sweet little outfit. Is it your little spring outfit? You couldn’t be cuter. You’re so adorable. Oooooohhhh my.” - A Real American Hero

Posted in Chris Elliott David Letterman Comedy Videos Cabin Boy Would You Like to Buy A Monkey?
August 11, 2011

The very funny Steven Merchant, co-creator of The Office, meets up with comedy legend Ronnie Corbett of The Two Ronnies for a bit of a polish-up. Hopefully an inspiration not just for comedy fans who like to dress, but also for those of us who are of, well, distinguished stature. Physically.

Posted in Steven Merchant Ronnie Corbett England Comedy Videos
May 7, 2011

Jerry Seinfeld tells Tom Papa that tuxedos are not to be trusted.

Posted in Evening Wear Tuxedos Jerry Seinfeld Comedy
May 3, 2011
I am so jealous of Paul F. Tompkins right now.

I am so jealous of Paul F. Tompkins right now.

Posted in Comedy Paul F. Tompkins Stipple Portraiture
March 6, 2011
AV Club: The Dick Van Dyke Show "The Return of Happy Spangler"

A wonderful analysis of one of the great television comedies of all time, The Dick Van Dyke Show. Not only is it fascinating, it also features some great early-60s style and two very funny scenes set in a haberdashery.

Posted in Comedy Dick Van Dyke The AV Club TV
March 4, 2011

John Galliano’s brother defends his remarks, from Conan.

Posted in John Galliano Comedy Conan TV
January 17, 2011

In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants, so he called the Haggar clothing company and asked for some. The call was recorded (like all White House calls at the time), and has since become the stuff of legend. Johnson’s anatomically specific directions to Mr. Haggar are some of the most intimate words we’ve ever heard from the mouth of a President.

We at Put This On took the historic original audio and gave it to animator Tawd Dorenfeld, who created this majestic fantasia of bungholiana.

Enjoy this special treat from Put This On: LBJ Orders Pants. Then share it with a friend who loves pants.

Posted in Pants Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidents Animation Comedy History Vintage
January 6, 2011
Breaking: Tim Duncan Announces Shoe Deal With Florsheim

Breaking: Tim Duncan Announces Shoe Deal With Florsheim

Posted in The Onion Comedy Florsheim Basketball Tim Duncan