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January 17, 2011
In 1964, Lyndon Johnson Needed Pants
In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants, so he called the Haggar clothing company and asked for some. The call was…
January 4, 2011
An Interview With The Curator Of The Hat Museum
An interview with the curator of The Hat Museum Tons of fascinating info on the history of hats, especially for…
December 29, 2010
If You’d Like To Own A Pea Coat, Buy A Real One
Here is some advice I have shared before, but bears repeating. If you’d like to own a pea coat, buy…
December 22, 2010
Beautiful Turtleneck
This beautiful turtleneck is the Mariner Sweater by Freeman’s Sporting Club. It’s 88% shetland, 12% cashmere, which sounds nice for…
December 22, 2010
The Man With Sore Feet
The Man With Sore Feet Shoe advertising, circa 1940s. via Anonymous Works
December 16, 2010
Major Pretorius
Major P.J. Pretorius Sept. 5, 1919 Kenklebosch, South Africa Technical clothing has come a long way since Major Pretorius’ day….
November 19, 2010
‘RNA Tie Club’
Via Wikipedia (and Andy): The idea of James Watson and Russian physicist George Gamow, the RNA Tie Club was a…
October 31, 2010
It’s On EBay: Vintage Von Lengerke & Antoine Sweater
VL&A was a Detroit sporting goods store that was owned by Abercrombie & Fitch, operating under its own name until…
October 24, 2010
Q And Answer: Bed Bugs And Vintage Clothing
Zachary asks: I live in New York, and you may have heard we’re having a bit of a bed bug…
October 17, 2010
Top Shelf Flea Event In The Boston Area On Sunday, October 24th
Our pal Giuseppe is hosting his second Top Shelf Flea event in the Boston area on Sunday, October 24th. It…
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