These vintage photos are great. Could you create a 'Category' on the right-hand column of your site for 'Vintage'? That might be useful as you post more and more of these. Just an idea!
this one is a great sample of how the suit was a regular clothing set-up and not strictly for special occasions. also, this makes me think of an off-duty superhero looking at the want ads.
When looking at old photos from the 1930's, 40's, and 50's, I notice that a lot of people did not distinguish between "work" clothes and "play" clothes.
There's plenty of photo evidence of men at ball games and boxing matches in suits, and housewives shopping downtown in their Sunday best.
It's interesting to me because I can't help but think that the fibers and materials were not comfortable back then, especially in warm and hot weather.
The irony is that today, when you can buy a worsted wool suit or dress slacks that are as comfortable as a pair of jeans, yet almost no one wears them, and certainly not outside the workplace.
I love seeing men in suits doing casual activities. It surprises me just as much when I see men in Europe riding a bicycle while wearing a suit. I know it's fairly common there, but nobody in Atlanta would ride a bike in anything but full on athletic gear.
Modowy Maniak
July 16, 2011 at 4:11 pm
I love it! Those glasses are amazig :)
http://modowymaniak.blogspot.com
Fabiana
July 16, 2011 at 4:14 pm
Looks like Kirk Douglas?
ciao from Newport Beach
Anthony
July 16, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Brilliant! Like a scene from a film noir – I want the sunglasses…
J.Ro
July 16, 2011 at 4:22 pm
He gives Don Draper a run for his hair gel.
http://www.jrocomedy.blogspot.com
Kacie @ A Collection of Passions
July 16, 2011 at 4:29 pm
What a cool photo. I love the contrast and the deep lighting. Those glasses are crazy! Love the suit in the field.
Kacie
http://www.acollectionofpassions.blogspot.com/
monkeyshines ♥
July 16, 2011 at 4:43 pm
classic!
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/
Anonymous
July 16, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Lush
Sprout
July 16, 2011 at 5:01 pm
These vintage photos are great. Could you create a 'Category' on the right-hand column of your site for 'Vintage'? That might be useful as you post more and more of these. Just an idea!
Best,
Melinda
Rosy P.
July 16, 2011 at 5:02 pm
I love vintage photos. I always think its amazing how style was back then and how it relates to now. Plus they just look delish! (:
http://dearrosy.blogspot.com/
The Styley
July 16, 2011 at 5:12 pm
I wish people still wore suits when they sat on grass.
cho
July 16, 2011 at 5:18 pm
love his style.
s
July 16, 2011 at 5:29 pm
love ;)
http://magmoiselle.fr
Fashionlass
July 16, 2011 at 5:35 pm
Just wonderful.
Probably one of my favourites out of the ones you've posted.
Reminds me of Peter Pan a bit: magical in a way.
As I said, love it.
Anonymous
July 16, 2011 at 5:39 pm
this one is a great sample of how the suit was a regular clothing set-up and not strictly for special occasions. also, this makes me think of an off-duty superhero looking at the want ads.
*sP
Marcel Da Chump
July 16, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Film noir mise en scene.
Miss Josie
July 16, 2011 at 6:39 pm
Superbe! More of this! :)
17
July 16, 2011 at 6:51 pm
Will you marry me?
Onlywhenyoure17.blogspot.com
Kathryn Brenne
July 16, 2011 at 6:57 pm
Amazing glasses! They would be soooo cool today.
Bohemian Design
July 16, 2011 at 7:16 pm
Great shades!
theBohmerian.com
Maca
July 16, 2011 at 8:18 pm
Great photo!
CikGu Naim
July 16, 2011 at 11:14 pm
Yes ! amazing glasses! so cool today and its look sexy too.
Deano SC
July 17, 2011 at 2:53 am
Epic.
IS THIS IT? models review
July 17, 2011 at 3:08 am
Great glasses! and I love the image of a gentleman reading on grass…
http://www.isthisitmodelsreview.com/
Anonymous
July 17, 2011 at 3:10 am
Looks like a pair of vintage Moscot shades. classic!
Chiara
July 17, 2011 at 4:42 am
beautiful shot,
I' d stay to watch it forever!
Mila
July 17, 2011 at 4:42 am
Love it! Those sunnies are great!
http://www.modeuncover.com
Anonymous
July 17, 2011 at 4:43 am
what a gentleman…wooooow
Joy
July 17, 2011 at 5:16 am
This is really cool, I love this.
Vasilieva
July 17, 2011 at 5:43 am
always love when you post these vintage photos, it's like a little bit of history
http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
x
Carolina Sundell
July 17, 2011 at 6:48 am
What a fashionable man was my first thought! he's sunglasses are really funky..
moi
July 17, 2011 at 7:15 am
this is fabulous
Anonymous
July 17, 2011 at 7:42 am
When looking at old photos from the 1930's, 40's, and 50's, I notice that a lot of people did not distinguish between "work" clothes and "play" clothes.
There's plenty of photo evidence of men at ball games and boxing matches in suits, and housewives shopping downtown in their Sunday best.
It's interesting to me because I can't help but think that the fibers and materials were not comfortable back then, especially in warm and hot weather.
The irony is that today, when you can buy a worsted wool suit or dress slacks that are as comfortable as a pair of jeans, yet almost no one wears them, and certainly not outside the workplace.
Katarzyna Zuzanna
July 17, 2011 at 7:50 am
I love it!
http://balletme.blogspot.com/
Anonymous
July 17, 2011 at 8:03 am
all i can say is WOW
mon sac by me
July 17, 2011 at 8:35 am
Vintage……..the cigarette's too……..!
http://monsacbyme.com
PiruletadeGato
July 17, 2011 at 9:14 am
This is kind of futuristic!
lollipopcat.blogspot.com
art deco engagement rings
July 17, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Again i just love vintage!
Stephanie
July 17, 2011 at 10:11 pm
I always liked that Charles Nelson Reilly.
Emmy
July 17, 2011 at 10:28 pm
This man reminds me of Hamish Bowles for some reason.
Anonymous
July 17, 2011 at 10:46 pm
Vintage style is always the best. Love the glasses. This is George C. Scott, no?
Gareth
July 18, 2011 at 8:14 am
Great glasses. I do love old photos, everyone looks like a movie star!
Meredith Howard
July 18, 2011 at 9:37 am
I love seeing men in suits doing casual activities. It surprises me just as much when I see men in Europe riding a bicycle while wearing a suit. I know it's fairly common there, but nobody in Atlanta would ride a bike in anything but full on athletic gear.
- Meredith
http://www.findingsoulbalance.blogspot.com
The Local Blogger
July 18, 2011 at 9:42 am
Oh, the swag!
Seth
July 18, 2011 at 11:24 am
This is an absolutely awesome photo
whiterice
July 18, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Gorgeous Man!
miguel
July 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm
True classic look. Looks like some of the items men are looking for today.
Labella Luxe
July 20, 2011 at 8:07 pm
Looks like the suits my dad wore during the late 30's and early 40's! Such class!
Anonymous
July 21, 2011 at 2:01 am
Finally! A picture of someone who DOESN'T look as though he ran through the pile of laundry in the corner of his TriBeca loft.
Refreshing
pippa
July 22, 2011 at 12:40 am
Love it
Luciano
December 10, 2011 at 3:42 am
The sunglasses: Persol?
Grace
May 17, 2012 at 9:22 pm
You have an amazing collection of vintage photos!