Mr. Speakeasy

Tie-Dye Tie, 1930s-40s

A couple jackets I found a couple days ago, they both had good patina and needed some attention, the leather jacket especially. I managed to reinforce the leather from the other side and stabilize the problem areas, otherwise it would have been thrown out. The denim jacket is probably from the 50s and still needs a lot of work, but as it is it still looks great.

I recently scored big and came across a whole whack of amazing vintage ties, these are a few of the highlights. These were all made around the 1930s, and two are very unique; the first has a clip to hold the tie down to the shirt (2nd from the left) and the other is a pre-tied tie (far right).

1920's Spalding shawl collar sweater.

1940s shawl collar curling sweater

1950s button up cowichan sweater

1950s totem pattern Cowichan sweater

This coat is probably from the early to mid 20s, at least this is my guess.

And to be clear this was a particularly good week for thrifting, this doesn't happen every day.

Just picked this up today along with another shirt from around the same period. This shirt is made by Montgomery Ward around the 1920's or 30's, though that is just an educated guess. The printed pattern of this shirt is absolutely incredible and very hard to find in a wearable size, that being said there are some stains and it could do with a wash, and at some point the collar has been flipped, but regardless it is an extraordinary find.

1940s-50s Burberry Handwoven Tweed Overcoat.

Dated 1931 heavy wool double breasted belted back overcoat. The material of this coat is beautiful and doesn't translate well enough in the pictures but there is a sort of plush, raised herringbone weave that is softer and cozier than any bathrobe I have ever owned. In the winter I was pretty much living in this coat.

Early 1930s plush "Curlpaca" belted overcoat.

Circa 1910s-20s raw silk summer suit, made by Scott and Co. of Boston.