Sport Sunday

I may enjoy all this silly style stuff, but I'm just as much of a sportsman. 

 My viewing day begins watching Djokovic take on Murray at Wimbledon. Though I wouldn't mind seeing Murray win his home event, I'm supporting my fellow Orthodox bro, Novak.

 I'll follow that with the German Grand Prix at Nurburgring, rooting Alonso and Massa of Ferrari.

Lastly, I'll be enjoying the Greenbrier Classic, an event I'm so proud to watch in my home state. My favorites aren't in contention this year, so I'm simply hoping for good weather and a good showing from all.

It's a damn good day for sports. 

Today at the Thrift

Along with my Hickey Freeman suit from yesterday, this windowpane wonder provoked a wow moment. Seriously, aside from muttering "wow," I was otherwise speechless upon picking up this suit. A baby blue/orange tattersall overlay and a chartreuse lining might scare some guys. Screw 'em. We should all be willing to have some fun with out wardrobes and swap out the navy worsted for the tan tattersall once in awhile.

One question. Can anyone tell me anything about Fashion Park?

Today at the Thrift - The Fabulous Freeman

When you find a good suit, you know it. Today, I found a good suit. Actually, it's a f***ing awesome suit in a tremendously soft herringbone wool with a 3/4 lining and soft shoulders and flat-front trousers and those trousers contain an impeccably made, striped lining. 

Damn, I love thrifting.

Today at the Thrift - Double Hickeys

Two stunning suits,

two super-soft wools,

from two of Charleston's legendary men's shops,

for twenty-two dollars. 

Today at the Thrift - Diamond Scarf

Window Display

Window display from Charleston's legendary Diamond department store, circa 1927.

Old Charleston

In browsing a Charleston archival photograph site, I came across this shot of a haberdashery, circa 1907. Of course, I just had to share my find. While I've yet to learn much about this place, I know it was one of the city's top retailers for a number of years. I find the tie display particularly interesting. These must have been something special, to be displayed so prominently. There also appear to be some shoes at the bottom of the window, with a suited mannequin on the back-left.

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