Monthly Archives: July 2012
Tie of the Day No. 2
1930s All Wool bathing suit
This vintage men’s bathing suit was made in the 1930s. It is navy blue wool with a waffle pattern weave. Double racing stripes down the sides, and a tunneled belt. Diamond shaped crotch gusset, d-ring buckle. The front is lined. I see one small moth bite on the back.
Waist (Unstretched): 11″ (doubled = 22″)
Waist (Stretched): 17″ (doubled =34″)
Rise: 14″
Side Seam: 14″
1940s / 1950s Men’s yellow shorts
These vintage athletic shorts are belted, and have a button fly. They are made out of some kind of slightly shiny material. Rayon? Acetate? Nylon? A blend thereof? They have a heavy cotton waistband and crotch reinforcement. They were made by the General Athletic Products Company and are a size 34.
Waist: 16-1/2″
Rise: 13″
Inseam: 2″
Side Seam: 12″
1940s / 1950s men’s red shorts
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These vintage shorts were made in the 1940s or so. They are self-belted and have a button fly. They are bright red, have no pockets and were probably intended for basketball or some other athletic use.
Waist: 16-1/2″ (33″ doubled)
Rise: 14″
Inseam: 2″
Side Seam: 10-1/2″
Tie of the Day No. 1
Shudde Brothers cowboy hat – the western look
Western String Ties
Harland Sanders may have made him his signature look, but don’t let that limit you. These western style bow ties can be pretty hip in a neo-victorian sort of way.

And then there are these. I don’t quite know what to make of them. Somewhere between a bow tie, a string tie and a long necktie. Cool western branding iron graphics, but I don’t know whether that redeems the design itself. A matched set, so they could look good for a western swing band or something of that sort.























