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Bayard in the 1930s: Formal Wear, Kids & Women’s

December 13, 2017

Bayard In The 1930s: Formal Wear, Kids & Women’s

This is the final entry in our series of looks at a 1930s-era catalog for the French brand Bayard. Certainly…

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Bayard in the 1930s: Suits

December 12, 2017

Bayard In The 1930s: Suits

Yesterday we shared some 1930s illustrations of outerwear from Bayard, a French menswear retailer in business since 1925. Today, the…

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Bayard in the 1930s: Outerwear

December 11, 2017

Bayard In The 1930s: Outerwear

In my vast stacks of menswear books and ephemera, I found this beautiful catalog for Vetements Homme Bayard, a French…

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He’s a Real Butter Pocket

November 4, 2017

He’s A Real Butter Pocket

Apparently, the French really love their butter. So much so that they’re the largest butter-consuming country in the world, per…

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Vintage shoe advertisements

May 30, 2013

Vintage Shoe Advertisements

Vintage shoe advertisements, via Agence Eureka.

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Agence Eureka

April 29, 2013

Agence Eureka

via Agence Eureka

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Details.

September 30, 2012

Details.

marcguyot: Details. French clothing genius/madman Marc Guyot has a tumblr. It is essentially a compendium of Sartorial Power Moves.

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A selection of some very, very bright madras plaids from France

June 23, 2012

A Selection Of Some Very, Very Bright Madras Plaids From France

A selection of some very, very bright madras plaids from France. Obviously only to be worn in the summer, and…

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Old England,Paris. R.I.P.

May 12, 2012

Old England,Paris. R.I.P.

maxminimus: The closing of the legendary menswear retailer Old England and the rumored sale of another legend, Arnys to LVMH…

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Atelier Cristiani, Paris

July 31, 2011

Atelier Cristiani, Paris

Atelier Cristiani, Paris

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Q and Answer: What’s a Country of Origin Worth?

November 2, 2010

Q And Answer: What’s A Country Of Origin Worth?

Greg writes to ask: I was wondering if you could help with county of origin labels. Notably, is there a…

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I finally decided to place an order with RopeySoles.com

June 15, 2010

I Finally Decided To Place An Order With RopeySoles.com

After a broad-ranging look at espadrille sources for those of us who won’t be in Spain, Portugal or coastal France…

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Laurent

June 14, 2010

Laurent

Laurent, who runs the charming blog “Where Is The Cool,” informed us that he’s started a small online storefront for…

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Beautiful enamel insignia from the French military at The Trad

March 10, 2010

Beautiful Enamel Insignia From The French Military At The Trad

Beautiful enamel insignia from the French military at The Trad

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Paris: 1962

January 5, 2010

Paris: 1962

Paris: 1962 (via)

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