I wonder how the creator of that suit would have felt if he were told in the past that this suit will be worn by someone 120 years in the future. That article of clothing beat the large odds against it and managed to land on careful hands through many generations.
Could you imagine that with clothing today? Imagine: hello everyone welcome back to my channel, I have here an item of clothing from a shop in 2021 called Primark (not that primark lasts 2 years let alone 120) it was called a t-shirt, with a slogan called bite-me, which must have been a commonly used phrase then.
@@ATOMiiCChicken taking away the vulgarity. The comment re primark, was in relation to fast fashion today. In particular, how it would never last the amount of time this suit has.
As a guy who LOVES watching historical fashion videos (of trying on, of wearing, of creating, of learning about the era and the fashions of various decades in assorted centuries, etc) I'm **thrilled** to see more men's channels. Don't get me wrong; I adore all the women's fashion oriented channel's. I've learned SO MUCH and found so many interests (and the binary gendering of clothing I know is a problem). That said, personally at this point in my life, I'm far less likely to wear panniers than I would be a waistcoat. So it's wonderful being able to finally learn some of the men's fashion too. I learned *so much* in this video (e.g. the cinch-back in the trousers. I didn't know that was a thing!) So thank you!!
I wish I could find more of these channels. So much of the time it is hard to find references for a guy, unless it is a "making historical x for my boyfriend".
oh this reminds me of when my dad went into a second hand shop after the doctors and found a (not at all vintage) morning coat that he thought would fit me and although it's not vintage I love it so much and I nearly died of excitement when it fit me
I am currently the owner of this suit and yet I'm spending the evening drinking a glass of wine and watching this video! Well done Aaron, it has become a classic! :)
That was the most genuine “Oh hell yeah” I’ve ever heard I wish I had moments like that with vintage clothes. I am 6’2 and on the bigger side so finding anything vintage that fits is unlikely at best.
This is the kinda of suit I’ve wanted even since I started collecting. Really interesting pattern design on the fabric with even a double breasted vest. I do have an 1890s - 1900s sack suit, but it’s generic black and has some noticeable damage. Hopefully I’ll find one like this soon. Love your videos, there’s not many people doing antique men’s clothing so I’m glad your filling that market
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm trying to fill the gap, but I don't really have enough time in the day to pump videos out! That sack suit you've got sounds lovely! I bet it looks great on you!
"oh hell ya!"...Your enthusiasm for these amazing pieces is contagious, so happy I stumbled upon your channel, beautiful suit, beautifully shown. Cheers mate!
Brilliant video, great to see someone so excited in such a relatable manner and I would love to see more suit showcases. Maybe you could do sort of "look book" videos in which you use a single piece and show the different ways it was historically worn in order to work against the hole "they all dressed exactly the same" myths.
My mothers Maiden name is Kaufman! It is ver much German Jewish! We did have a couple tailors in our family so I wonder if one of my relatives made that!
This is a gorgeous suit, I am ever so happy to see it so serviceable for wear! It gave me some design ideas. I am genuinely curious if there ever were trousers between the late 18th, and early 20th centuries fully lined? (it's a preference of mine) That raw edge on the waistline has me anxious, but I suppose there are raw edges in every garment, heh. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! Do you mean lined down the legs? The earliest lined suit trousers I've found were Japanese 60s. That being said, depending on if it was work gear of protective gear they could have been lined. Generally trousers of this era are not lined in the leg.
The cutaway effect of the jacket combined with the high button stance look positively smashing. Lovely suit (and cut from a beautiful fabric)! Out of curiosity, would you consider this a town and county or city suit? My own sensibilities say town and country due to check, but the overall grey colour might be formal enough for city.
I think you could get away with it in both settings. It strikes me as loud in colour so it feels country, and the fabric is really thick and heavy, almost tweed, so I think a casual walking suit is probably the best application for it! 😁
Man that suit looked clean... must've been a good feeling taking that out of the box. I got the impression it would've been more of a "smart casual" option for the time, either for really casual outings, informal social events or just for a leisurely vibe. Recently discovered the gently used/vintage/second-hand scene for menswear and have had some pretty good hauls myself, but nothing as good as that suit. I really liked finding your channel because I think you're the first person I've seen in the classic menswear community who actually pulls off the pre-1910s look with clothing from that era or period-correct reproductions versus the guys who imitate it with more modern stuff. I had a chance to get a wing collar shirt, and I thought it would look really good with a silver tie for black lounge. Ended up talking myself out of it since it's not really "correct" anymore, but now I'm kicking myself knowing that there's someone out there who wears that combination regularly. I'm a bit more traditional in my style, as I own a black lounge suit (love that dress code) and morning coat ensemble, complete with correct hats and striped trousers. My everyday style is probably more 1930s-1950s, and I like that there's enough crossover with more modern clothing. Mostly so that if I see something I like, I can probably work it into my wardrobe somehow. I would assume that for the Edwardian style you'd be a bit more restricted in terms of material and cut to get the authentic look. Is there a lot of online shopping involved for things like collars, shirts and vintage items? When I bought my morning coat and morning trousers, I had to import them from the UK since I couldn't find anyone who sells them in North America (and it's ironic, since we're part of the Commonwealth so you'd think that would be a thing here). It was either that or getting them bespoke tailored. I've found too that for sourcing oddly specific things like hats and french-cuffs shirts, going online is the best option. Luckily there's enough vintage/second-hand places (plus a higher-end menswear store that has an awesome clearance section) around here that finding stuff for your everyday look is pretty easy, and there can be some real treasures too (got some buff and light-grey morning waistcoats with lapels and a black suit jacket that had all the right details for black lounge at that menswear place). I notice that people side glance me a lot even with a casual look, especially people my age. I can't help but wonder, but do you ever get weird looks going for a very classic look? I know that going for that look takes a lot of confidence, or it's just a gradual buildup that it becomes second-nature after a certain point. In my experience, if people don't admire you for having confidence for dressing that way, they can't deny that you look good. Thanks for this video, I think I'll be wearing black lounge in a more day-to-day setting now (aim for once a week to start). Really informative content too, I subbed. Sorry for the long comment, this gave me a lot to think about.
I get side glances for simply wearing fishtail trousers and braces, people even comment on something as simple as a flatcap. I don't have an authentic 3-piece sack suit at this moment but I can't begin to imagine the amount of staring from people.
Love your videos and the styles in late Victorian and Edwardian. Could you possibly do a video explaining the style difference, especially details, between the UK (mainly England) and the US in that era?
A very beautiful suit. Imagine the tailor. If he only knew that the suit would outlive him and create joy and style this much later. When they say that they made quality before they’re not kidding. Oh, and please showcase your clothes. It is very interesting and enjoyable.
Absolutely fantastic! This is my first viewing of your channel, and walk-through of a period suit, and I'm so impressed with how thoughtfully and tastefully they are constructed (especially the trousers). Modern menswear has a lot to learn from these masters. Another joyful subscriber!
Amazing that such pieces can still exist in good condition. The oldest piece I own is a jacket from Hickey & Freeman from possibly the early 1900s before they switched their name to Hickey-Freeman. It has all the hallmarks of the era, slanted breaspocket, sack fit, heavy fabric and it's in good condition.
Ok, that looks stunning on you, and while I know you intended it just as a reference piece, I do hope this suit gets a few more years of love and use. I can tell there are slight differences in how suits were styled, but it is still very handsome.
I inherited my father’s bespoke 1950’s suits (well, nabbed them actually, with his acquiescence) and I’ve had so many compliments over the years from complete strangers when out and about. Fortunately we are the exact same size which helps. The trouble is, it then spoils one for good tailoring because one realises how ghastly modern clothes are and one becomes exacting about cut, fit and fabric!
It was delightful to watch your delight at this surprising suit, and it was also SUPER helpful for me as a writer working on a period piece to get names for all the bits and parts of this type of menswear from ~1895. Thanks for sharing!
Your excitement is so contagious!! I'm so thrilled the suit actually fit you! You look very dapper in it. Loved the glamor shots. And you mentioned you have other vintage suits--I would love to see them! I hope you'll do more detail videos and shoots like this one for your other suits.
I was fascinated, entertained and informed by this video. Your knowledge of and enthusiasm for antique clothing is infectious, and I would really appreciate more videos in which you present and talk about the other suits in your collection.
So nice for this beautiful suit to be properly appreciated. I looked for info on the tailor, but didn't find anything. Glad you're not in a rush to do alterations. You don't have your fully mature form yet. That's exactly the right neckware for it, too. The weird little details are what really bring these to life.
@@AntiqueMenswear Tee hee... you might be surprised. Full skeletal maturity doesn't usually happen til around age 30. BTW I found the video organization to be fine, all very easy to follow, and quite a good sense of anticipation for trying on that suit.
To acquire a full set of suit in such exquisite condition? Good sir you do have luck on your side. Also, can you be so kind to someday provide us with some expert’s inputs about where to search for these antique pieces and tips when purchasing them?
Wow! I'm thrilled for you that the sit fitted so well. Very enjoyable to watch. Your 'incoherent' video was actually very good. The suit fabric looked great. I'd like to see more videos of your antique collection (makes my chat about my 'vintage' DB navy blazer seem not so...vintage ;-)). Best wishes Tony
Looks fantastic! I love the late Victorian to early Edwardian suits. Normally I buy mine from Japan, there are a few great conpanies that make this style of suits.
Gorgeous suit, what a find. And what luck on the fit. I'm so happy for you. I'm learning about tailoring, and I'm very interested in victorian tailoring in particular. Do you think you'd ever do a suit comparison between suits of the same period but different countries? I was very interested when you mentioned the back of the trousers, and pointing out the difference between American and British suits.
That would be a very nice idea, but by this decade there are so many different types of trousers and styles and every tailor was a bit different, so comparing one or two items from one country to one or two items from another country wouldn't be a fair representation of those country's respective methods...and I don't have enough in my collection! If I used some images or online resources or spoke very generally then it would be possible! :D
I'm very happy for you, and it's a very nice video indeed! And a very nice suit, also. Please, make a video about how to get those antique suits and garments.
I've just discovered your channel & am loving it. Id love to incorporate some vintage style in my iwn attire, but not quite so formal. Also, I'd like to add a gorhic twist too. What would you recommend?
Great video and the suit is gorgeous. I also love collecting and wearing antique clothes from the Edwardian era. Hopefully one day I will find such antique suit too. Last thing in my collection are two trousers probably from 1910s. One of them are brown with red stripes. The second trousers are quite unique I would say. The fabric is thin, in light blue with stripes and it looks great. Could it be summer wear? They seem to be quite casual. Both have the cut I love. Roomy but with narrow trouser leg. And yes, it would be great to see more of your suits.
Those sound awesome! It's nice to meet a fellow Edwardian! Great finds, I can't really say what those trousers are but if you share an image on Instagram with me that'd be lovely!
Unfortunately it does seem in hindsight big examples could be that you can tell when you pull up your waistcoat to show the French bearer the waist is very low
What a beautiful suit! It’s clearly very well made and never had a lot of wear and tear. I wonder what happened to its original owner. Perhaps he died young, maybe in the 1918-1919 flu pandemic. I think you should proudly wear it if you are so inclined. One of my all time favourite pieces of clothing was a mauve 1950s dress with a swing skirt that my Mum was gifted from an American relative. There was broderie Anglaise built into the bodice. In the late 1970s, when I was a teenager, Mum gave it to me. I cut off the over complicated cuffs to make short sleeves and replaced the worn and faded belt. I wore it regularly for years and it always made me feel like dancing. Your suit is much older, of course, so you may feel obliged to treat it as a museum piece. Either way, I can see it has already given you great enjoyment!
That's amazing. I honestly think that clothes are meant to be worn, and so making it fit and suit you is the best thing you can do for it! I will keep it very safe, and use it for special occasions and events, but not for everyday and certainly not for anything strenuous!
@@AntiqueMenswear Oh yes. What's not worn ... sometimes we come back to something long stored and find the moths have been at it. Better to keep it fit and active with the occasional wearing. Tho that beautiful fabric may outlive us all :)
Wish I could wear a monocle but it's just not practical since better vision is needed in both eyes not just one but you wear it well my friend. Just found your channel and looking forward to more. Any videos on Linen or any Warm weather wear? I'm looking into getting a pair of linen Trousers.
My plan was to make another video on summer clothes (check out my older video from last year "Edwardian Summer Suit"), and I wanted to do a summer look book, but it's been so hot in Japan I couldn't do it! 🤣 I'll try when it gets cooler!!
Hello there! This one was bought for me as a gift, and I think it was a really good deal. They typically go for £400-1000 depending on the decade, condition and style. If you're lucky you can find them for even cheaper!!
Appears to be a typical mass produced or "off the rack" suit as worn by a midwestern business man or professional in 1895 or so. Made to fit a range of figures, the customer could come into the store, pick out a suit and wear it with minimal alterations. If you bought it new in 1895 they could have shortened the sleeves and if necessary the trousers and you could have had your suit the next day, maybe sooner if you were in a hurry. These suits were usually worn regularly and worn out in a few years. That is why so few survive, especially in such good condition. The more formal suits, being worn seldom on special occasions, stood a better chance.
Hello from Wisconsin. Love this video and your TH-cam channel very much. I don't know if you tried getting info on your suit maker, but here is some info that I found: Polk's 1905-6; Kaufman, Eli, clothing. Also , vol 25, 1895; "The new clothing store of Eli Kaufman, Knoxville, Iowa was opened recently..." And finally Feb 10, 1905; "Wanted at once - a good clothing salesman and stock keeper, give references. Eli Kaufman, Knoxville, Iowa." I would say that your date estimates are spot on. Keep up the wonderful work, Sir!
Hello Dawn! That's amazing research, you did a top notch job there! I'll have to see if I can find some images of the shop front or something!! Thank you so much for your kind words too 😊
I LOVE this suit it looks wonderful. The style of this suit caught me in a second. Gratulations. That screems after a fitting hat and a pair of nice shoes. When you said : A jewish taylor with a german name in the US imedeatly Levi Strauss shot in my head.
That suit looks as though it would be hot when worn but if you touch and feel that it is 100% wool it doesnt feel hot either even in 33 degree weather because it doesnt trap body heat. I have a frockcoat (made of 100% wool / 100% viscouse lining) and two morning coats, one made of 100% wool / 100% viscose lining? Not sure the label was in Japanese, and the one that made of 55% polyester with 65% rayon blend (what Google Translate said). I wear the latter more than the synthetic one. The frockcoat has the same feel when worn.
Yes, that's because "sartorial people" like to be a bit more dandy I suppose. Suits back in the day were black. There was lots of black. But they were often either more formal garments or cheaper garments, like cheap suits. Frock coats, morning coats, 3 piece suits, overcoats. But there was also a lot of colour to be seen. Greys, browns, blues, purples, reds, greens.
@@AntiqueMenswear thank you very much! I always had doubts if the suits just looked black on the old photos. Finally I have confirmation that black suits were in fact worn during the day. I am an amateur of vintage cowboy dress from the 20s, 30s and 40s and find your channel to be very helpful.
As someone who also dresses Edwardian I'd be curious if you had any advice on finding comfortable shoes! The closest I've found was buying Wolverine 1000 miles and use them with a good insole but most formal or period looking shoes are very uncomfortable to wear on a long period for a big walker like me.
Hello fellow Edwardian! I've bought shoes from all over the place and I've owned several pairs of antique boots in the past, but they're always so fragile and I hate wearing them out. I compromise on shoes. I get modern made shoes that are reproductions of antiques, and that's because a shoe is essentially a consumable. You can only replace the sole so many times before the upper dies too 😭
@@AntiqueMenswear Definitely, antique boots are too fragile for wear unfortunately! But, more fortunately, a lot of modern shoe companies make boots in a historical or heritage style (or completely pulled from a historical pattern like the Wolverine one which is essentially the same as their 1912 boot). It's just hard to find one that's comfortable and long-lasting while keeping the historical look so if you have any recommendation, any particular brand or model, it'd be very much welcome! :D
I know im for wearing antiques i wear mine evn when going to the cinema n eat nachos but this is so rare (ne stock purple houndstooth) that maybe u should hand it to a museum ? About the French Bariere? i dont know what its called but I think that the the one on ur antine navy 1907 suit it was much longer n configured differently cause its a more recent suit. This purple suit is most likely older (i think c1895 cause in 1890 there would have been cuffs on the coat sleeves. Gain often older n or, or more conservative men migth ask a tailor for a suit out of an older pattern. So it could even be 1910 cept its got a label n since its american it was factory made, off the rack n so is definitely mid 1890s (most likely). Was it tailor made it could be much more recent i what i mean: The trouser buttons are origals btw
A museum won't care for it and will probably throw it in a box on a shelf for it to never been seen again. Most museums don't display 20% of their collections. It's exciting for us, but not for them.
I ruined a double breasted waist coat similar to that by trying to wear it because the silk back shredded and pulled apart. I recommend having it copied with non-silk for all those areas. I had a bespoke suit made one time and insisted the tailor use silk and sure enough after a couple of years he had to go back in and completely replace it with a Bemberg modern suit lining. He was right. And that was using brand new modern silk. The chafing of the coat tore apart the silk at the nape of the neck. It looks like those trousers were never creased which started to come in in the 1890s and there's no lapel on the waist coat. They did not all have that feature but it suggests an earlier time when it does. That is a modern softer fabric than some of the original suits I have which is made from a cloth it's actually rather hard. It doesn't look like there are any cuffed buttons. Maybe it was a some white mass produced suit? It is very nice. The Tailors over in Thailand are very good at copying things like that at a very reasonable price. If you do that you can illuminate all the puckering in the back of your trousers.
I wonder how the creator of that suit would have felt if he were told in the past that this suit will be worn by someone 120 years in the future. That article of clothing beat the large odds against it and managed to land on careful hands through many generations.
Yeah. His suit made in America would be worn 120-ish years later by a British boy living in Japan, filming himself wearing it on a telephone 🤣
Could you imagine that with clothing today?
Imagine: hello everyone welcome back to my channel, I have here an item of clothing from a shop in 2021 called Primark (not that primark lasts 2 years let alone 120) it was called a t-shirt, with a slogan called bite-me, which must have been a commonly used phrase then.
@@jamesmnaylor I've had my primark t-shirts and joggers for like 10 years don't talk shite about primark mate
@@ATOMiiCChicken taking away the vulgarity. The comment re primark, was in relation to fast fashion today. In particular, how it would never last the amount of time this suit has.
A shirt from gucci will last 120 years?
As a guy who LOVES watching historical fashion videos (of trying on, of wearing, of creating, of learning about the era and the fashions of various decades in assorted centuries, etc) I'm **thrilled** to see more men's channels. Don't get me wrong; I adore all the women's fashion oriented channel's. I've learned SO MUCH and found so many interests (and the binary gendering of clothing I know is a problem).
That said, personally at this point in my life, I'm far less likely to wear panniers than I would be a waistcoat. So it's wonderful being able to finally learn some of the men's fashion too.
I learned *so much* in this video (e.g. the cinch-back in the trousers. I didn't know that was a thing!) So thank you!!
I wish I could find more of these channels. So much of the time it is hard to find references for a guy, unless it is a "making historical x for my boyfriend".
oh this reminds me of when my dad went into a second hand shop after the doctors and found a (not at all vintage) morning coat that he thought would fit me and although it's not vintage I love it so much and I nearly died of excitement when it fit me
That sounds like such a great experience. Sometimes it's not so much the value or age of an item but the experience of getting it!
I am currently the owner of this suit and yet I'm spending the evening drinking a glass of wine and watching this video! Well done Aaron, it has become a classic! :)
It’s fun to see how jazzed you are that this beautiful suit fits. Thanks for sharing!
You look fabulous in this suit! I really like vintage clothing sleuthing videos. There are not many done and they are usually women's clothing.
Thank you so much! I'll work on making more videos as soon as possible for you!
What a piece of utter, unspeakable, timeless beauty. Looks as new as a recreation.
That was the most genuine “Oh hell yeah” I’ve ever heard
I wish I had moments like that with vintage clothes. I am 6’2 and on the bigger side so finding anything vintage that fits is unlikely at best.
This is the kinda of suit I’ve wanted even since I started collecting. Really interesting pattern design on the fabric with even a double breasted vest. I do have an 1890s - 1900s sack suit, but it’s generic black and has some noticeable damage. Hopefully I’ll find one like this soon. Love your videos, there’s not many people doing antique men’s clothing so I’m glad your filling that market
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm trying to fill the gap, but I don't really have enough time in the day to pump videos out!
That sack suit you've got sounds lovely! I bet it looks great on you!
@@AntiqueMenswear thank you! I think it does
"oh hell ya!"...Your enthusiasm for these amazing pieces is contagious, so happy I stumbled upon your channel, beautiful suit, beautifully shown. Cheers mate!
Thank you so much!
"Oh hell yeah!" Is an Americanism I picked up from a good friend with whom I speak regularly 🤣
It expresses exactly how I felt!
@@AntiqueMenswear us Canadians use it as well ;)...hell ya!
Brilliant video, great to see someone so excited in such a relatable manner and I would love to see more suit showcases. Maybe you could do sort of "look book" videos in which you use a single piece and show the different ways it was historically worn in order to work against the hole "they all dressed exactly the same" myths.
That's a great idea!
I've wanted to do a look book for quite some time now, it's just finding the time, a nice location, and someone to help me film!
My mothers Maiden name is Kaufman! It is ver much German Jewish! We did have a couple tailors in our family so I wonder if one of my relatives made that!
It's truly amazing just to know that there was once an edwardian gentleman that wore this suit
Well, there is one now.
Well, if your looking at it you would think he did not wear it! Mint condition!!! Look at those button hoals…
I often think this, and wonder if they look down on us thinking "Oi! That's mine!" 🤣
This is a gorgeous suit, I am ever so happy to see it so serviceable for wear! It gave me some design ideas. I am genuinely curious if there ever were trousers between the late 18th, and early 20th centuries fully lined? (it's a preference of mine)
That raw edge on the waistline has me anxious, but I suppose there are raw edges in every garment, heh. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much!
Do you mean lined down the legs?
The earliest lined suit trousers I've found were Japanese 60s.
That being said, depending on if it was work gear of protective gear they could have been lined. Generally trousers of this era are not lined in the leg.
The cutaway effect of the jacket combined with the high button stance look positively smashing. Lovely suit (and cut from a beautiful fabric)!
Out of curiosity, would you consider this a town and county or city suit? My own sensibilities say town and country due to check, but the overall grey colour might be formal enough for city.
I think you could get away with it in both settings.
It strikes me as loud in colour so it feels country, and the fabric is really thick and heavy, almost tweed, so I think a casual walking suit is probably the best application for it! 😁
Man that suit looked clean... must've been a good feeling taking that out of the box. I got the impression it would've been more of a "smart casual" option for the time, either for really casual outings, informal social events or just for a leisurely vibe. Recently discovered the gently used/vintage/second-hand scene for menswear and have had some pretty good hauls myself, but nothing as good as that suit. I really liked finding your channel because I think you're the first person I've seen in the classic menswear community who actually pulls off the pre-1910s look with clothing from that era or period-correct reproductions versus the guys who imitate it with more modern stuff. I had a chance to get a wing collar shirt, and I thought it would look really good with a silver tie for black lounge. Ended up talking myself out of it since it's not really "correct" anymore, but now I'm kicking myself knowing that there's someone out there who wears that combination regularly.
I'm a bit more traditional in my style, as I own a black lounge suit (love that dress code) and morning coat ensemble, complete with correct hats and striped trousers. My everyday style is probably more 1930s-1950s, and I like that there's enough crossover with more modern clothing. Mostly so that if I see something I like, I can probably work it into my wardrobe somehow. I would assume that for the Edwardian style you'd be a bit more restricted in terms of material and cut to get the authentic look. Is there a lot of online shopping involved for things like collars, shirts and vintage items? When I bought my morning coat and morning trousers, I had to import them from the UK since I couldn't find anyone who sells them in North America (and it's ironic, since we're part of the Commonwealth so you'd think that would be a thing here). It was either that or getting them bespoke tailored. I've found too that for sourcing oddly specific things like hats and french-cuffs shirts, going online is the best option. Luckily there's enough vintage/second-hand places (plus a higher-end menswear store that has an awesome clearance section) around here that finding stuff for your everyday look is pretty easy, and there can be some real treasures too (got some buff and light-grey morning waistcoats with lapels and a black suit jacket that had all the right details for black lounge at that menswear place).
I notice that people side glance me a lot even with a casual look, especially people my age. I can't help but wonder, but do you ever get weird looks going for a very classic look? I know that going for that look takes a lot of confidence, or it's just a gradual buildup that it becomes second-nature after a certain point. In my experience, if people don't admire you for having confidence for dressing that way, they can't deny that you look good. Thanks for this video, I think I'll be wearing black lounge in a more day-to-day setting now (aim for once a week to start). Really informative content too, I subbed. Sorry for the long comment, this gave me a lot to think about.
I get side glances for simply wearing fishtail trousers and braces, people even comment on something as simple as a flatcap. I don't have an authentic 3-piece sack suit at this moment but I can't begin to imagine the amount of staring from people.
Love your videos and the styles in late Victorian and Edwardian. Could you possibly do a video explaining the style difference, especially details, between the UK (mainly England) and the US in that era?
Many thanks for your support! What a lovely idea! I'll add this to my video list 😁
A very beautiful suit.
Imagine the tailor. If he only knew that the suit would outlive him and create joy and style this much later.
When they say that they made quality before they’re not kidding.
Oh, and please showcase your clothes. It is very interesting and enjoyable.
That is precisely my favorite kind of period suit. Congratulations!
Isn't it just a dream 😭
Absolutely fantastic! This is my first viewing of your channel, and walk-through of a period suit, and I'm so impressed with how thoughtfully and tastefully they are constructed (especially the trousers). Modern menswear has a lot to learn from these masters. Another joyful subscriber!
You really look the part there at the end with the imperial collar! beautiful find!
Many thanks! The collar is tighter than before! Corona comfort eating 🤣🤣
Isn't it wonderful when something works out much better than you'd anticipated. You look like one happy chap. Congratulations
Thank you!
It happens so rarely, but when it does it's magic!
I’m amused by the contrast between the antique clothing style and your ultra-modern desk chair
Gamer's gotta game!!
Amazing that such pieces can still exist in good condition. The oldest piece I own is a jacket from Hickey & Freeman from possibly the early 1900s before they switched their name to Hickey-Freeman. It has all the hallmarks of the era, slanted breaspocket, sack fit, heavy fabric and it's in good condition.
Great video and a fantastic suit. I would happily wear it on a daily basis. Simply wonderful. Thank you for sharing
I'm so enjoying your delight in the way it fits you. I hope the pleasure never passes and you go on to enjoy your good fortune.
Ok, that looks stunning on you, and while I know you intended it just as a reference piece, I do hope this suit gets a few more years of love and use.
I can tell there are slight differences in how suits were styled, but it is still very handsome.
17:58 best part
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I inherited my father’s bespoke 1950’s suits (well, nabbed them actually, with his acquiescence) and I’ve had so many compliments over the years from complete strangers when out and about. Fortunately we are the exact same size which helps. The trouble is, it then spoils one for good tailoring because one realises how ghastly modern clothes are and one becomes exacting about cut, fit and fabric!
It was delightful to watch your delight at this surprising suit, and it was also SUPER helpful for me as a writer working on a period piece to get names for all the bits and parts of this type of menswear from ~1895. Thanks for sharing!
Wow what an amazing find. It was meant to find its way to you! So glad it fits so well.
Thank you!
Perhaps it was fate, haha!
Thanks!
Hello Jonathan! Thank you for your kind donation! I didn't even know that was possible here on TH-cam!
I just found this video. Beautiful suit (and great to see your excitement).
it is pure synchronicity! wonderful!
Your excitement is so contagious!! I'm so thrilled the suit actually fit you! You look very dapper in it. Loved the glamor shots. And you mentioned you have other vintage suits--I would love to see them! I hope you'll do more detail videos and shoots like this one for your other suits.
I was fascinated, entertained and informed by this video. Your knowledge of and enthusiasm for antique clothing is infectious, and I would really appreciate more videos in which you present and talk about the other suits in your collection.
I'll do my best to make that a reality! :D Many thanks!
i love your enthusiasm at fitting in the suit!
So nice for this beautiful suit to be properly appreciated.
I looked for info on the tailor, but didn't find anything.
Glad you're not in a rush to do alterations. You don't have your fully mature form yet.
That's exactly the right neckware for it, too.
The weird little details are what really bring these to life.
Thank you for your kind comment!
But I'm 24 so I think I've grown into my mature form by now, at least I hope so 😅
@@AntiqueMenswear Tee hee... you might be surprised. Full skeletal maturity doesn't usually happen til around age 30.
BTW I found the video organization to be fine, all very easy to follow, and quite a good sense of anticipation for trying on that suit.
To acquire a full set of suit in such exquisite condition? Good sir you do have luck on your side. Also, can you be so kind to someday provide us with some expert’s inputs about where to search for these antique pieces and tips when purchasing them?
I've been incredibly lucky, and it's all thanks to my friend who saw it and bought it for me!
That's a great video idea! Thank you!
Thoroughly enjoyable video and how wonderful that the suit (basically) fitted you. Rather thrilling.
Its stunning. What a lucky find! That shape and fabric
I appreciate the enthusiasm. I'd be excited af if I found an old suit that fit!
Amazing!
Wow! I'm thrilled for you that the sit fitted so well. Very enjoyable to watch. Your 'incoherent' video was actually very good. The suit fabric looked great. I'd like to see more videos of your antique collection (makes my chat about my 'vintage' DB navy blazer seem not so...vintage ;-)). Best wishes
Tony
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
The Clothing Gods smile upon their acolyte and bestow a fitting suit so that he may honor them.
I shall pray to them more and see what else comes my way 🤣
I like the 1890's style suit and the maker of the one you recieved would have been astounded by you wearing it in the 21st century.
Looks fantastic! I love the late Victorian to early Edwardian suits. Normally I buy mine from Japan, there are a few great conpanies that make this style of suits.
Could you say which ones?
Orgueil, Freewheelers, Gypsy & Sons
Japan has some of the best reproduction companies for this kind of thing!
But way out of my budget! Haha
May I ask how much did this 3-piece cost you?
Excellent video. I'd like to see one for black tie & white tie :)
Awesome sauce. What a windfall.
Most excellent, I enjoyed this please show us some of your other suits in detail. Very interesting
Many thanks!
I'll do my best!
I can't imagine the modern world can mix with the past outfit. I would be great to see
The suit lookes great on you.whow!!!
This channel well-deserves an increased viewership! Wish I had the capacity to pull-off an Edwardian outfit! Stay classy!
a fantastic looking suit!
Gorgeous suit, what a find. And what luck on the fit. I'm so happy for you.
I'm learning about tailoring, and I'm very interested in victorian tailoring in particular. Do you think you'd ever do a suit comparison between suits of the same period but different countries? I was very interested when you mentioned the back of the trousers, and pointing out the difference between American and British suits.
That would be a very nice idea, but by this decade there are so many different types of trousers and styles and every tailor was a bit different, so comparing one or two items from one country to one or two items from another country wouldn't be a fair representation of those country's respective methods...and I don't have enough in my collection!
If I used some images or online resources or spoke very generally then it would be possible! :D
New to your channel very cool. Do you have a video about spats?
I'm very happy for you, and it's a very nice video indeed! And a very nice suit, also.
Please, make a video about how to get those antique suits and garments.
How to get them is the hardest part, I'll do my best 😭
I've just discovered your channel & am loving it. Id love to incorporate some vintage style in my iwn attire, but not quite so formal. Also, I'd like to add a gorhic twist too. What would you recommend?
Great video and the suit is gorgeous. I also love collecting and wearing antique clothes from the Edwardian era. Hopefully one day I will find such antique suit too. Last thing in my collection are two trousers probably from 1910s. One of them are brown with red stripes. The second trousers are quite unique I would say. The fabric is thin, in light blue with stripes and it looks great. Could it be summer wear? They seem to be quite casual. Both have the cut I love. Roomy but with narrow trouser leg. And yes, it would be great to see more of your suits.
Those sound awesome! It's nice to meet a fellow Edwardian!
Great finds, I can't really say what those trousers are but if you share an image on Instagram with me that'd be lovely!
@@AntiqueMenswear Of course I will! It will be honor for me.
Unfortunately it does seem in hindsight big examples could be that you can tell when you pull up your waistcoat to show the French bearer the waist is very low
Beautiful suit. You look so happy wearing it. Where did you find it?
What a beautiful suit! It’s clearly very well made and never had a lot of wear and tear. I wonder what happened to its original owner. Perhaps he died young, maybe in the 1918-1919 flu pandemic. I think you should proudly wear it if you are so inclined. One of my all time favourite pieces of clothing was a mauve 1950s dress with a swing skirt that my Mum was gifted from an American relative. There was broderie Anglaise built into the bodice. In the late 1970s, when I was a teenager, Mum gave it to me. I cut off the over complicated cuffs to make short sleeves and replaced the worn and faded belt. I wore it regularly for years and it always made me feel like dancing. Your suit is much older, of course, so you may feel obliged to treat it as a museum piece. Either way, I can see it has already given you great enjoyment!
That's amazing. I honestly think that clothes are meant to be worn, and so making it fit and suit you is the best thing you can do for it!
I will keep it very safe, and use it for special occasions and events, but not for everyday and certainly not for anything strenuous!
@@AntiqueMenswear Oh yes. What's not worn ... sometimes we come back to something long stored and find the moths have been at it. Better to keep it fit and active with the occasional wearing.
Tho that beautiful fabric may outlive us all :)
I am squee-ing over that suit! An amazing purchase on your part!
It's all thanks to a friend who found and bought it for me!
Let's squee together!
"Squeeee!"
What a beautiful suit!!
Would love to see a closet tour of suits with contextual commentary!!
How long would you be willing to spend watching such a video? It might take a few days! 🤣
Wish I could wear a monocle but it's just not practical since better vision is needed in both eyes not just one but you wear it well my friend. Just found your channel and looking forward to more. Any videos on Linen or any Warm weather wear? I'm looking into getting a pair of linen Trousers.
My plan was to make another video on summer clothes (check out my older video from last year "Edwardian Summer Suit"), and I wanted to do a summer look book, but it's been so hot in Japan I couldn't do it! 🤣 I'll try when it gets cooler!!
@@AntiqueMenswear Sounds like a plan! Out here it gets over 100 so tell me about it haha! Do you wear a Vintage suit on a daily basis?
Nice to see you so excited, i would be too. May I ask how much such a suit costs?
Hello there! This one was bought for me as a gift, and I think it was a really good deal. They typically go for £400-1000 depending on the decade, condition and style. If you're lucky you can find them for even cheaper!!
@@AntiqueMenswear thank you. I really enjoyed your video. Keep up the good work.
What an amazing find. Congratulations 🥳
Many thanks! I'm very fortunate!
Appears to be a typical mass produced or "off the rack" suit as worn by a midwestern business man or professional in 1895 or so. Made to fit a range of figures, the customer could come into the store, pick out a suit and wear it with minimal alterations. If you bought it new in 1895 they could have shortened the sleeves and if necessary the trousers and you could have had your suit the next day, maybe sooner if you were in a hurry.
These suits were usually worn regularly and worn out in a few years. That is why so few survive, especially in such good condition. The more formal suits, being worn seldom on special occasions, stood a better chance.
The vest is awesome!!
It's a very lovely and unique shape!
Are you wearing an imperial collar or a high imperial collar in this video?
Hello from Wisconsin. Love this video and your TH-cam channel very much. I don't know if you tried getting info on your suit maker, but here is some info that I found:
Polk's 1905-6; Kaufman, Eli, clothing.
Also , vol 25, 1895; "The new clothing store of Eli Kaufman, Knoxville, Iowa was opened recently..."
And finally Feb 10, 1905; "Wanted at once - a good clothing salesman and stock keeper, give references. Eli Kaufman, Knoxville, Iowa."
I would say that your date estimates are spot on. Keep up the wonderful work, Sir!
Hello Dawn!
That's amazing research, you did a top notch job there!
I'll have to see if I can find some images of the shop front or something!!
Thank you so much for your kind words too 😊
I LOVE this suit it looks wonderful. The style of this suit caught me in a second.
Gratulations.
That screems after a fitting hat and a pair of nice shoes.
When you said : A jewish taylor with a german name in the US imedeatly Levi Strauss shot in my head.
I'd love to take it outside for a video and show it with hat, cane and button boots!
@@AntiqueMenswear that will be a great video. I am courious.
I love the suit!
Wouldn't it be cool to replicate that, except making it fit perfectly!
I like it and I want this kind of pants!
I was impressed to this royalblooded man :)
Im must say this suit is really amazing, lucky you. Also make a video about all of your suit.
I'll do my best to make videos on all of them!
Astounding m8!
Enjoy!
That suit looks as though it would be hot when worn but if you touch and feel that it is 100% wool it doesnt feel hot either even in 33 degree weather because it doesnt trap body heat. I have a frockcoat (made of 100% wool / 100% viscouse lining) and two morning coats, one made of 100% wool / 100% viscose lining? Not sure the label was in Japanese, and the one that made of 55% polyester with 65% rayon blend (what Google Translate said). I wear the latter more than the synthetic one. The frockcoat has the same feel when worn.
Excellent!! Congratulations!
It fits your perfectly.
A very splendid garment: and yes, I'd like to see more of your antique suits. Incidentally, is your pocket-watch also a vintage model?
Hello Robert! Many thanks!
It is an antique watch, I believe it's also Edwardian, I had it dated to 1900s, but I'm not a watch expert!
@@AntiqueMenswear If it has hallmarks, post a picture and I'll tell you!
Amazing video mate 👍 💯
Thank you so much!!
Hello. Were regular day suits back in the day black? Because nowadays the sartorial people consider a black suit to be odd.
Yes, that's because "sartorial people" like to be a bit more dandy I suppose.
Suits back in the day were black. There was lots of black.
But they were often either more formal garments or cheaper garments, like cheap suits.
Frock coats, morning coats, 3 piece suits, overcoats.
But there was also a lot of colour to be seen. Greys, browns, blues, purples, reds, greens.
@@AntiqueMenswear thank you very much! I always had doubts if the suits just looked black on the old photos. Finally I have confirmation that black suits were in fact worn during the day. I am an amateur of vintage cowboy dress from the 20s, 30s and 40s and find your channel to be very helpful.
Beautiful! BEAUTIFUL!
Happy boi with beautiful suit
Haha! Very very happy boi!
Splendid!
The perfect word!
Excellent
Many thanks 😁
Great video! Awesome suit!
Do you think it looked more purple originally?
Many thanks!
It's very possible that the dye has faded over time, though it is in lovely condition!
You look marvellous!
As someone who also dresses Edwardian I'd be curious if you had any advice on finding comfortable shoes! The closest I've found was buying Wolverine 1000 miles and use them with a good insole but most formal or period looking shoes are very uncomfortable to wear on a long period for a big walker like me.
Hello fellow Edwardian!
I've bought shoes from all over the place and I've owned several pairs of antique boots in the past, but they're always so fragile and I hate wearing them out.
I compromise on shoes. I get modern made shoes that are reproductions of antiques, and that's because a shoe is essentially a consumable. You can only replace the sole so many times before the upper dies too 😭
@@AntiqueMenswear Definitely, antique boots are too fragile for wear unfortunately! But, more fortunately, a lot of modern shoe companies make boots in a historical or heritage style (or completely pulled from a historical pattern like the Wolverine one which is essentially the same as their 1912 boot). It's just hard to find one that's comfortable and long-lasting while keeping the historical look so if you have any recommendation, any particular brand or model, it'd be very much welcome! :D
I have beckett simonon boots that are quite passable for edwardian
Score! That is a crackin suit mate!
Thank you very much! It's always a one in a million chance of coming across these!
Words can't describe how Amazing that suit is.. And how jealous I am lmao
I really like there's kinds of videos
Thank you I'll try to make more 😁
That is stunning! I'm so envious. Can I ask how much you paid for it? I'm wondering if I even dare go looking.
This was actually a gift from a friend after I recovered from hospital. 😅
If I remember this was a very lucky find and didn't cost more than £300.
@@AntiqueMenswear Wow! Not as much as I feared.I'm glad you recovered.
I know im for wearing antiques i wear mine evn when going to the cinema n eat nachos but this is so rare (ne stock purple houndstooth) that maybe u should hand it to a museum ?
About the French Bariere? i dont know what its called but I think that the the one on ur antine navy 1907 suit it was much longer n configured differently cause its a more recent suit. This purple suit is most likely older (i think c1895 cause in 1890 there would have been cuffs on the coat sleeves. Gain often older n or, or more conservative men migth ask a tailor for a suit out of an older pattern. So it could even be 1910 cept its got a label n since its american it was factory made, off the rack n so is definitely mid 1890s (most likely). Was it tailor made it could be much more recent i what i mean:
The trouser buttons are origals btw
A museum won't care for it and will probably throw it in a box on a shelf for it to never been seen again. Most museums don't display 20% of their collections.
It's exciting for us, but not for them.
I ruined a double breasted waist coat similar to that by trying to wear it because the silk back shredded and pulled apart. I recommend having it copied with non-silk for all those areas. I had a bespoke suit made one time and insisted the tailor use silk and sure enough after a couple of years he had to go back in and completely replace it with a Bemberg modern suit lining. He was right. And that was using brand new modern silk. The chafing of the coat tore apart the silk at the nape of the neck. It looks like those trousers were never creased which started to come in in the 1890s and there's no lapel on the waist coat. They did not all have that feature but it suggests an earlier time when it does. That is a modern softer fabric than some of the original suits I have which is made from a cloth it's actually rather hard. It doesn't look like there are any cuffed buttons. Maybe it was a some white mass produced suit? It is very nice. The Tailors over in Thailand are very good at copying things like that at a very reasonable price. If you do that you can illuminate all the puckering in the back of your trousers.
How heavy is the suit?
My antique suits regularly break my hangers, the hooks always pull out 🤣