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Gillian Anderson by Squiz Hamilton for Fault Magazine Fall 2011

Sharon — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:00:49 +0000

‘Beautifully Made’ in Rake Magazine

Sharon — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:33:12 +0000

Here is an editorial entitled “Beautifully Made”, shot by photographer Derrick Santini in Tuscany, for Rake Magazine. The magazine’s bi-line is “The Modern Voice of Classic Men’s Elegance,” sounds good to me! They have a few articles archived on the website. Here are a few that swing lads might be interested in:

Puttin’ on the Ritz: An Introduction to Formal Wear

Miles Ahead: The Style of Miles Davis

The Swordsman: Errol Flynn

Otherwise, enjoy this sexy, well-tailored re-imagining of the mafia in southern Italy…

Hermes Fall 2010: Top Picks

Sharon — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:28:55 +0000

My favorites from the Hermes Fall 2010 ready-to-wear show. Plenty of lady fops and dandies, with leather replacing tweeds in a mildly fetish twist. Like British super-heroines in some post-apocalyptic London… very Avengers. These women clearly need to be driving this car. Animal print umbrellas, pocket watches, leather gloves, bowler hats and netting veils, what’s not to like?

Raquel Zimmermann & Freja Beha in W Magazine

Sharon — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:42:38 +0000

I like this fun “Art & Commerce” editorial in W Magazine, Oct 2009. It was photographed by Inez & Vinoodh, styled by Alex White, and the two models are Raquel Zimmermann and Freja Beha. Love the white tuxedo they put Freja in.

Vintage Costumers, Seattle

Sharon — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:41:04 +0000

Another great reason to live in Seattle! Costume shop Vintage Costumers specialising in authentic vintage styles to hire. Here’s a sampler, I think I’ll post some more later, there’s so many great things to hire!

7011 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Monday to Friday 11am – 7pm
Saturdays & Sundays 11am – 6pm

Jessica Biel does Menswear Chic

Sharon — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:53:34 +0000

These were snapped back in 2008 when she was in Rome promoting Easy Virtue. The suit is, of course, YSL.

Leda Ruffle Bikini

Sharon — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:26:22 +0000

Gorgeous retro bikini available at Hayden-Harnett, a bit pricey but oh so cute.

David Beckham suits up for GQ December 2008

Sharon — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:00:49 +0000

Camilla Akrans for Italian Elle

Sharon — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:07:00 +0000

Gorgeous retro beach images in Italian Elle by Swedish photographer Camilla Akrans.

Via Dust Jacket Attic.

The Blue Devils in crisp linen suits

Sharon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:37:50 +0000

The Blue Devils were a Kansas city jazz band in the 1920s and 30s, and above we have a photograph from 1932 of the saxophone section (Theo Ross and Buster Smith) welcoming their newest member, Lester Young, in the middle. For jazz fans, other big names that were in the band included Hot Lips Page, Bill ‘Count’ Basie and Jimmy Rushing. If you don’t know who any of those guys are, no problem – just look at how fine those 1930s suits are! Freshly pressed three-piece linen suits, and look at the details! Jazz orchestras knew how to dress. Perfectly matching down to the ties, the shoes, even the pocket handkerchiefs. And look closely, Lester is even holding a pipe.

Photo from ‘Jazz: A History of America’s Music’ by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns.