It was the rage back in the late 80′s early 90s’s. The Tramp Stamp, although at the time everyone thought they were sexy and cool. I was just thinking where are they now and whether I could find a few good specimens of these ubiquitous permanent inked fashions.

Pics courtesy of: http://www.oddee.com

The most famous tramp stamp goes to Danica Patrick

Thank you Sports Illustrated!!!!

Having a day off can be a wonderful thing. Especially if you have nothing planned on a gloomy day. Today was such a day. While doing research for this blog today,  I wanted to do something a bit different then the normal post of the day. As I wandered about many different websites,  I happened upon a true gold mine of historical photographs.

Being a mens blog I wanted to research some photographs for our male readership,  specifically mens clothing. I combined my love for history, photography and mens clothing all in one. Not to mention I was able to narrow that down to the city, that to me is the worlds capital city and one that is closest to my heart. That city is New York City. The one that Frank Sinatra immortalized in song and the one, that is still today, the most important city in the United States and for that matter the world.

I went to the New York City Library system and sifted through thousands of old monochrome photos that have been digitally saved, never to be lost through the ravages of physical deterioration.

Throughout the coming months I will, gather up more of these brilliant pieces of paper, that reveal amazing, long lost moments in time.

Today as the post title indicates will be devoted to clothing stores, between the years of 1879 to 1955 that have been captured in celluloid. While this is just a brief glimpse in the amazing amount of photographs the NYC Library has, I wanted to share a few of them with you. I also urge you all to venture out on your own to see what you might be missing.

Each photo that was picked has been cropped and/or magnified to discern parts within the photo itself. No picture was altered in any way and some are in a series to explain various parts of the total photo as a whole.

Where I could I added a brief comment, but in and of themselves, the picture tells a thousand words. In the coming months I hope to put together a series for the holidays, in particular Thanksgiving and Christmas in New York. Enjoy

JEWISH BATHS

BRILL BROTHERS

BRILL BROTHERS WINDOW

BRILL BROTHERS WINDOWS

ROCHESTER CLOTHING

THOM MCAN SHOES

MANUFACTURERS CLEARANCE SALE

CIGARS AND HATS

MERCEDES OF THE DAY

HARTMAN NECKWEAR

HORSES, TROLLEY AND CARS

NOTICE THE ATTIRE, ALL SUITS

IMPERIAL CLOTHING AND FRUIT CARTS

AFROS SWEATERS AND BATHING SUITS

RIES & EICHENGREEN RELIABLE CLOTHIERS

TAXI CABS FROM FAR AWAY

TAXI CAB CLOSEUP WITH DRIVER AND FARE

MENS CLOTHES NEXT TO UNDERTAKER (BUILT IN BUSINESS)

SMART CLOTHES

BUCK AND BUBBLES

ROXY CLOTHES

THE APOLLO “EDDY LONG PIGMEAT”

MORRIS CLOTHING

CRAWFORD SHOES

CRAWFORD SHOE BUILDING

MAXX CLOTHING

WINDOW CLOSEUP MAXX CLOTHING

SILVERS DRESS SUITS

LEE SHIRTS AND PANTS

GOODYEAR CLOTHING

NORWOOD CLOTHES

READY TO WEAR TROUSERS

CLOSEUP CABBY (COONSKIN TAIL ON HOOD)

THE GAMBINOS??

MARRIED BEFORE BREAKFAST PLAYING

BON WIT TELLER BUILDING

SCHONFELD MENS SHOP

BROOKS UNIFORMS

EVEN THE WOMEN DRESSED

STREET SWEEPER POSING

WAITING FOR THE PARADE NEW YORKS FINEST

A COLD PIELS BEER & MOE LEVY’S CLOTHES

SIDNEY’S CLOTHES

SHAVE 5 CENTS, HAIRCUT 10 CENTS

JOSEPH HILTON CLOTHIERS

ONE OF EIGHT IN THE CITY

GOLDBERG SUITS $9.95

EVEN IN THE 1920′s, BUY ONE, GET ONE

MORE SMART CLOTHING

WHATEVER YOU NEED IN ONE CITY BLOCK

We like to thank Tammy Palmer from the other side of the world in Australia. Tammy was kind enough to write this article on cuff-links for MOB. Anyone who would like to take part in our Guest Blogging program, please drop us a line and we will be happy to add your post along with a permanent link to your blog or website. As with all guest posts, these are solely the opinions and views of the author and do not reflect or share the views of MOB.

Cuff-links are a decorative fastener which are worn to fasten the two sides of cuffs on the shirt. Cuff-links have been in existence since the middle ages where they were known as cuff-strings and worn by fashionable gentleman of that time.

The simplest cuff-link contains a short chain which connects two disk-shaped parts. Cuff-links are available in various shapes, sizes and colors which if selected properly can help you in improving your personal style and making a great impression amongst your friends, business colleagues and  people who you meet for the very first time. This article will guide you with a few tips on how to  select the best cuff-links according to the occasion which you will be wearing them.

Novelty

Cuff-links should be selected according to the occasion. There are two types of cuff-links:  Novelty ie. animal or superhero themes based cuff-links which are appropriate for informal meetings or parties. If you are going for a formal occasion then you should select the Classic look: these cufflinks  contain simple elegant designs.

Classic

Also you can wear cuff-links according to your profession. Business meetings for example, wearing a pair of cuff-links with a logo of your company on them. If you are selling a product you can select a cuff-link with a design representing what you are selling. You can easily get customized cuff-links according to your requirements. In case you are going for a job interview you should wear elegant classic cuff-links.

The other important factor in selecting cuff-links is its color.  The color of your cuff-links should match with other accessories that you are wearing like belt, shirt, ring etc. For example, you should not wear silver cuff-links with gold accessories. Also having contrast between your shirt and cuff-links would make your cuff-links more noticeable. Wearing silver cuff-links on black shirt is a good idea. If your shirt design is pattern or striped then you should select cuff-links with simple and solid design which will compliment the design of your shirt.

The pair of cuff-links you wear says a lot about you. So select the pair wisely. Select cuff-link design and color according to your mood. For most of the people cuff-links  are an after thought and little importance is placed on them but they should not be overlooked. They enhance and show that you pay attention to detail, for the complete look. An elegant pair of cuff-links help  make you stand out from the rest of the crowd and gives you an edge up on making a lasting first impression.

There are no hard or fast rule for selecting a cuff-link and it depends completely on personal taste and occasion Cuff-links are making a solid comeback in mens fashion, selecting the right pair and using these simple tips will make your first impression a good impression

Tammy Palmer is the owner of Vintage Times, an online store for vintage cuff-links, watches and antique Jewelery.

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