Check out this awesome collection of men’s swimming trunks from the 1920s to the 40s from Vintage Haberdasher’s blog. Interestingly they range in colours from black to yellow but there seems to be a preference for the darker colour choices. Most were made from wool with a canvas belt to keep them from sagging and falling off once heavy with water and many have a little coin pocket included in the design.
*This article is shared from my personal blog
1930s Janzten ad
From a 1936 edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, advising readers how to “look smart” while attending the Great Lakes Exposition, suggesting various ways to wear the illustrated fashions.
Hi all! I have been busy putting more items into my Etsy store – Violet’s Vintage Emporium – including 2 1950s suits, a men’s grooming kit, shoe trees, barkcloth dress, 60 ladies shoes and some gloves. I’ve featured a few items here so I hope you enjoy looking. If you would like to keep up to date with all the listings, join my VVE facebook page.
   
   
  
  
  
Hi all! I have been busy putting more items into my Etsy store – Violet’s Vintage Emporium – including an amazing 40s blouse, some bakelite bangles, mens ties, 1920s shoes and a few other things. I’ve featured a few items here so I hope you enjoy looking. If you would like to keep up to date with all the listings, join my VVE facebook page.
   
   
   
   
  
Yes…I know, graphic designer that I am –  I can’t go past Art Deco images that take my fancy from the 20s and 30s. Added some lovely favs today and others via a fellow blogger at Art Deco Gal who sometimes comes across images that I don’t have in my own collection. Enjoy 🙂
  
   
