[SJC]

nice. what's that in your hand?

[Philipp]

A fountain pen! I tried to do something else with my hands on these pictures apart from letting them hang down or putting them in my pocket. I had a vague image in my head of a vintage advertisement where a chap holds a fountain pen as if pointing at something, like being in a presentation. Guess I'll never be a menswear model....

[Royohboy]

A fountain pen! I tried to do something else with my hands on these pictures apart from letting them hang down or putting them in my pocket. I had a vague image in my head of a vintage advertisement where a chap holds a fountain pen as if pointing at something, like being in a presentation. Guess I'll never be a menswear model....

Do it like the models do in those 1970s/80s mailorder catalogues: A walkie-talkie in one hand, pointing just anywhere with the other while you're talking to your buddy, who has a tennis racket in his left hand, his right foot leasurely propped on a brass diving helmet, and trying to look interested while smoking a pipe. In quality underwear, of course.

[SJC]

The SJC art director has spoken!

[Philipp]

I'll keep the brass diving helmet in mind for future photos... It's on the list right underneath wearing a real pair of shoes for a change.......

Or I'll go full Leyendecker and aimlessly poke around with a golf club.

[Philipp]

Out to catch some sun in the glory of my lockdown (lack of)haircut, chin stubble and by now-trademark slippers. Only the SJC khaki mule spinner trousers and work shirt keep me away from total squalidness and dilapidation....

[Nik]

Is that a blue Aeromarine?

[Philipp]

Nik - no, it's a dark brown, almost black, Aeromarine (I thinkAero calls the colour "seal"). It looks a bit blueish because of the light, I guess - and because I tinkered with the fancy filters on my phone....

[Sean Longden]

The King Cole suit, now complete with trousers, in the home office. Including my by now-trademark slippers.... One of these days I have to post an image of me wearing appropriate footwear........

The trousers have been inexpertly shortened and hemmed - by me!- until such times as tailors open again. I also have to move the suspender buttons a bit. Otherwise no complaints!

i must say, i do think the trouser s would look better with turn-ups. But it is a fine looking suit.

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Do it like the models do in those 1970s/80s mailorder catalogues: A walkie-talkie in one hand, pointing just anywhere with the other while you're talking to your buddy, who has a tennis racket in his left hand, his right foot leasurely propped on a brass diving helmet, and trying to look interested while smoking a pipe. In quality underwear, of course.

Or go full on 1950s: Stare into the distance, maybe shielding your eyes from the glare of the sun, while a young lady wearing an elegantly-perched hat stares lovingly up at you as is she is highly aroused by the combined aromas of your pipe and your leather driving gloves.

[Philipp]

Thanks, Sean! The trousers have been inexpertly shortened and hemmed by myself so I can wear them out and about, but with plenty of spare fabric remaining. I agree they might look better with turn-ups. I'm currently in Germany where the tailors are closed because of the lockdown. Once they re-open, I'll have the trousers changed.

[metatron]

Out to catch some sun in the glory of my lockdown (lack of)haircut, chin stubble and by now-trademark slippers. Only the SJC khaki mule spinner trousers and work shirt keep me away from total squalidness and dilapidation....

The hair looks good! Last lockdown I gave myself a haircut but it was a real hassle trying to align two mirrors and every day I would fine a new uneven bit. So now I am just trimming the sideburns and nape and embracing the mane!

[Philipp]

The purpose of this post is twofold, one is to prove that I actually own shoes other than slippers.... The other is to celebrate the Arkwright suit. I liked the trousers, and when the waistcoat and jacket came out I agonised, but then took the plunge. And a very nice suit it turned out to be! Just the right fabric for spring and autumn, also very versatile and good for combining.

Here's the full suit as I was wearing it for the 392573239th zoom meeting. The hat I just quickly grabbed for a lark, but it doesn't look so bad.


Later, out for a walk on lunch break, celebrating the ongoing functionality of my limbs and lungs. I wear a suit waistcoat and trousers without the suit jacket, but with a heavier coat (wool or leather) over it. This jacket is actually an interesting one. It's one of the very few actual vintage pieces I own, I bought it on the 'bay a few years back and have been wondering about its origin. An unlined wool mackinaw, looks 1920s-50s American, there is no label or remnant of a label. I thought it might be military, possibly USMC because of the "forest green" colour, but then it has a rather civilian-looking "sunburst" action back. By chance I found out that this jacket was actually issued to the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s as part of their dress uniform!



Back in the office, this time without jacket, waistcoat and tie, but with the SJC navy polo cardigan thrown over. That also turned out to be a nice piece of kit!

[EdwardM]

Hello! It's good to be back! Been away for a few months due to technical difficulties, all sorted now.
Lazy day today, Wrangler 13mwz, Red Wing Iron Rangers, check workshirt and Amish made belt into which I wove an X lace of leather strip for a Brando inspired belt look.

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Brlt:

[SJC]

Hi Edward, glad you are back, hope you are keeping well.

[Jake Gittes]

Workwear outfit today, for a visit to Circus Raluy's vintage lorries and caravans...