Because people keep asking: No, the long nails aren't historical, I just like keeping them long. Though I have to keep 3 short for sewing properly with a thimble. And those 3 short ones gather dirt *much* more easily than the long ones, so the people calling long nails gross are wrong!! When they're that long and pointy the dirt can't reach the space in between the nail and the finger, unless you stick your whole hand in mud or something. Mostly they just get a bit dusty underneath. But a nail that's just a millimetre or two is so much closer to the dirty surfaces one encounters, and needs much more cleaning.
As a guy who loves historical fashion I was really disappointed seeing how plain a lot of mens fashion was (and still is) but I think I've fallen in love with this era from watching this video! I'm new to sewing but I might attempt that shirt because it looks beautiful :)
Thank you! Good luck on your shirt! (I have a blog post about how to make one which might be helpful.) There is some plain historical menswear in every era, but also tons and tons of colour and decoration to be found, especially in anything earlier than the 19th century. It does take a bit more searching to come up with a wide variety of neat things, but just in the 18th century you've got loads of different fancy brocades and bright colours, waistcoats with patterns woven to the shape of the front edges, waistcoats with little pictures and scenes embroidered on them, metallic fringe, fur lined house coats with frogging, and so very many different kinds of buttons. And embroidery in silk or metal threads, or both! Sometimes with metal sequins, and after the 1770's you see embroidery that includes pastes! (which is like the 18th century equivalent of rhinestones) The fashion plates of the 1780's and 90's are particularly fun! Lots of bright clashing colours and geometric patterns in the late 80's-early 90's. One of my favourite extant waistcoats has little black velvet triangles all around the edges, and embroidery with sequins. And one of my favourite trends from the early 18th century is suits where the coat and breeches are in a plain fabric, but then the waistcoat and those huge coat cuffs are in a bright contrasting brocade. Oh gosh, now I'm rambling, just thinking about all the many many pretty things on my pinterest..
@@vincentbriggs1780 I've been through your blog and bookmarked a couple pages to help guide me, hopefully I can pull it off! I'll definitely have to do more research to find these fun pieces, I'm more familiar with womens fashion and its hard to accept that men just don't tend to wear the long pretty skirts which I adore, but I very much love that swooshy coat. Thank you for giving me such a detailed response, I'm very excited to look into all of it!
@@pumpkinsproutarts There's more and more fun stuff to notice the more paintings and extant garments you look at! I'm still noticing new things after 10 years. I haven't really done any research at all into earlier centuries, but I have seen some utterly delightful 16th century doublets (including one whole suit in pink satin) and there are so many bizarre things in the 17th century. For a while the fashionable men looked like a ribbon factory exploded all over them.
Magnificent. Early 18 century men’s clothing with those full skirts on the coats have such a lovely lines. I understand the popularity of the 60s and 70s (because: history reenacting) but the 20s and 30s are so much more attractive to look at. And I think perhaps more comfortable to wear?
I adore the fashions of c. 1785-95, but the 20's and 30's are a very close second! Hmm, they're more comfortable to wear in some ways, but a bit more cumbersome in others. The fit is a bit looser, which is nice, but with the coats being so much bigger they're noticeably heavier to wear, and it's easier to accidentally knock things over.
@@nurmihusa7780 Haha, well I haven't knocked any people over with my coattails! Just small stuff that's on top of furniture, you have to be a bit more careful when walking in cramped, cluttered rooms.
@@vincentbriggs1780 I have a big floor length full skirted Banyan I’ve been planning for some time made from thrifted sheets and I keep wondering why am I planning on making that Because I know yes I’ll knock something over I just know I will.
"This is very useful if you're a human with a body" YES. Also, you are adorable beyond compare. :) Also, the attention to detail on your garments is amazing. the perfect lining on the inside of the knee band. the tiny tiny rolled him on your cuff ruffle. It's all so good. It's also so cool to see that waistcoat in motion. I read the blog post of course, but seeing it move and on you is fab. :D You're a cool dude, sir. your happy flappy hands in the coat are heheheeh A+
Scrolled down to comment on 'this is very useful if you're a human with a body' and saw it was already top comment! That made me giggle a bit~ Honestly all the accessories; the little buckles and keeps and the queue bag are just fascinating to see - things as a layperson I see in engravings etc but didn't realise what they were! (Also this is so calming I love it :'))
Good point about the benefits of 18th century trousers being adjustable! I admire your research so much. Your pieces are lovely and you look smashing!!
I love how this is plain and ‘respectable’ from the outside, then just gorgeous on the next layer down! The gentleman could pick a fabric he liked, that was flattering to him. And I like the little practical things, like the adjustable waist band. Who wouldn’t love that after thanksgiving dinner!?! The ladies around this time had the big inner pocket and the pretty chains at waist length for keys, magnifying glass, etc. Modern purses-heavy, over the shoulder, impractical. Thank you! And the hair bag-I was like oooooh! That’s what that was in all the portraits!✌️♥️Huzzah!
I love the video Vincent. I really love the adjustable ribbon in the back of the trousers and I have to agree, it would make a great modern day use for easy resizing when one's waist grows or shrinks. Can't wait to see your next video.
Very aristcratic. It's a shame we don't have such elegant clothes such as this outside of museums and historic venues these days. Thank you for providing a living portrait. Everything you have shown makes it appear as though stepped out of a period painting. Well done!
Hello Vincent, I came over from Tumblr to look at your TH-cam channel :) This was both informative and pleasant to watch. You are a great presenter! I admire your garments for a while now but it makes a great difference to see them in motion. I kind of get goosebumps when I see well tailored garments, especially coats, move and you can see that they are heavy and the fabric is rich. It enhances elegance and poise so much! Thank you for sharing your work. 🙏
I simply love this video. I am a collector of 17th and 18th century portraiture and I must say sir that you resemble a painting from the 18th century so accurately here. The lighting and your fabrication of these garments are simply incredible. Thank you for this.
I am mind blown. You did this? Completely in a state of shock, wow! Men had such sophisticated style back then, I think the French Revolution really, sadly, impacted fashion in a down fall back then since we wear clothes that reflects our society. Plain tones and less and less features are present in men's fashion to disassociate with high aristocracy. Some elements vanished such as wigs and makeup for men. There's hope: you're there! Wish you the best for your journey in 18th century fashion! Little request? (Don't need to do it) - Reconstruction of your fave historical figure's outfilt (ex. Wolfgang A. Mozart) - Since we are Canadians: New France era (18th century colonial French) fashion vs. New England (18th century colonial English) fashion
I'm truly impressed. I finally got round to watch your 'dressing' video and .. it just rocks big time. You've done so few videos and yet you're right across all the things this sort of video needs. The voice over is brilliant. Really stunning sound, tone and flow. The description of the items and the comparison to later years is smartly done. This is both interesting and informative. Very well done. And (like others in the comment section) I'm really looking forward to more of them. So very glad I subscribed
This video is amazing and it’s great to see someone discussing the early-mid 18th century fashion in detail. I find this style of fashion interesting and beautiful, if you were to make another video on this period of history would you be able to discuss the different styles of wigs because unfortunately wigs always seem to be an afterthought because there isn’t enough info on the different types online.
I definitely want to do more videos on early 18th century stuff someday! I'd like to do some where I sew things from this era, and I don't know much about wigs and haven't got any, but since my hair has gotten too thin to do much with I'll need to try styling an early 18th century wig eventually.
This was fascinating to watch. All those buttons & buttonholes, and so few that are actually functional. And the buckles! I've seen them on period costume pieces in movies, of course, but had no idea they weren't actually attached to the breeches, nor did I know they had the sharp prongs. Educational *and* interesting. Thank you for posting!
Thank you!! It's so wonderful to hear that! I hated my voice for so many years, and I like it a lot more since medically transitioning but it's still a bit weird to listen to it while editing.
oh I love this. I absolutely adore 17th to 18th men's fashion, so especially seeing somebody's work based around the early 18th is great. I love the contrast between the green wool and the waistcoat
i'm so obsessed with your content. i've been slowly devouring every one of your videos, sometimes multiple nights in a row as your voice is so soothing it puts me to sleep. thank you!
I absolutely loved the men's fashion of the 17th and 18th century. Yes, unfortunately there is very little on the early 18th century, because it seems most reenactors focus on Revolutionary War and to some extent French Indian war or in Europe French Revolution/Napoleonic wars and some limited 7 years war events. I always loved the men's fashion of the late 17th and early 18th century. Few historical tailors know about these periods or how to do it properly. Makes me want to learn how to sew and make such suits. Great job!
Amazing. Ugh. I love this era look. Wish modern mens clothes would reclaim a LOT of this style. And YES I always thought the tie in the back of the breeches was highly needed in clothes still. Also, the drop fronts in trousers make SO much more sense than men’s trousers today with a seam up the crotch. People aren’t built that way. A flap, pouch, or codpiece is much more preferable to a seam.
So far the 30s have been good when it comes to menswear, 1730s, 1630s, 1530s, 1430s, 1830s and 1930s. It turned out fabulous, you've cleared up a lot of my doubts, I work in a tailoring workshop and it's amazing how different the construction methods are. I still have little questions about the pleats, but even more about how the coats were made between the years 1670s-1700s but I have some hypotheses Thank you very much I hope to be able to make one of my own soon I love menswear, I hope to have an outfit from each decade from 1400 to 1970. Have a great day.
That was really informative. I love how comfy the trousers look. As a human with a body, I would like to adjust mine when required. The coat is so swooshy looking.
This is fantastic! Super informative, love the silhouette the button-at-waist creates, how fascinating. All of the little details, the hair bag I never knew existed! I'd love to make an outfit like this someday. Gorgeous work.
This is an absolutely wonderful video! I did not know about the double pockets (side seam and front with flaps) in breeches of that time, seems very practical. Also I cannot express how beautiful I think your waistcoat is. The long buttonholes are so nicely worked! (which also holds for the coat of course)
Such a wonderful video! And so great to see these garments moving as opposed to photographs. I love the content you put out (on here and on your blog as well) and I can't wait to see more. Are you planning to make similar videos for later decades as well?
@@vincentbriggs1780 Oh yay! VERY much looking forward to those. For... *glancing at half-finished breeches peeking out under the bed* ... reasons... ;D
Friend. FRIEND. I realize you are naturally The Most Handsome and Talented and Witty, but if you keep this up the rest of us will die of despair trying to live up to your impossible standard 😍
suuperb video and the clothing construction is so clearly delineated. You look quiet elegant in an understated way and this style makes any man look distinguished.
This is very useful. I've draped myself a late 17th century coat but I wasn't sure if I needed to sew up the back or sides from the waist down. I can see I think from your video those seams should be open.
Thank you! I figured it would be good to have closeups and explanations since so much of it is completely different from any clothing most people have seen.
The reality is, men today hardly wear any clothing at all, and most lool like they're either going to bed, attending a sporting event or working on their cars. Thumbs down on all of it.
Wow, you have done an amazing job. The 18th century was a time of great transformation both in fashion and social history. It is one of my favorite ages. I have put together a few suits myself though most people think I am a pirate when I wear them to parties.
Great video and really helpful one! I am preparing clothing for Golden age of piracy LARP and I was so confused about the coats and the closing of them, so thank you for explanation and all the slow and detailed shots of garments. What a delight!
I have a few questions! 1) was it common in the 1730s to have long nails? (this is a genuine question haha) 2) why does the linen undergarment have an open portion up front? Are there extant examples of that undergarment being made without that open area? I mostly follow your tumblr, so when I listened to the video I was surprised by your voice. It sounds nice and ASMR-y. Thanks for the video. It was informative and enjoyable at the same time!
Thank you! The long nails aren't a historical thing, I just like wearing them that way. Shirts had a big slit in front for quite a long time, and only buttoned closed at the collar! Buttoned plackets down the whole front of the shirt don't start till the early 19th century, but sometimes in the 18th century men kept them closed with a decorative shirt buckle. The shirts are cut very wide and loose, and with the waistcoat worn over top of the shirt it isn't likely to gape too much.
Yep, the shirts were VERY wide. I borrowed an outfit for a ball, and I could have fit inside that shirt three times. It was made for a man and I'm a small lady, but it didn't make any difference or show at all on the outside, felt super comfy. It also took in all the sweat from dancing and protected the silk garment and it wasn't hot or anything. Those guys knew what they were doing!
For comparison, many women's folk costume shirts in the eastern part of Czechia, and probably also some parts of the surrounding countries, are still completely open down the front, with no fastenings except at the neck. If you're automatically expected to wear something on top of the shirt...
No wonder they needed maids and valets to help men and women dress in those days! This is an intriguing video, I have always taken for granted the clothing worn in historical movies without giving a thought to the construction and detail. I love your attention to detail and it is wonderful to see these men's garments and learn more about the fashions of the various time periods. You are truly an artist. 💖🌹
Excellent video! The color and the lighting were awesome. You looked like one of those portraits that were painted in that era towards the end of your video. Good job. Thank you. Peace and love from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.❤🙏🇺🇲
I just found your channel through your Werther's Werther coat. It's really nice to see early 18th century stuff. It's the period that interests me most, but unfortunately, most contemporary sources on 18th century fashion and daily life are infatuated with the very late 18th century. I've attended multiple live presentations on "baroque" fashion which didn't feature any fashion made before the 1780s at all, but instead even 19th century stuff. So your video is really appreciated and I would love to see more. :)
The obi brocade might not be Rayon, but Ramie, which is a plant fibre native to Japan, that is similar to linen, but isn’t… it has a look like silk, and a feel like it might be synthetic. But a burn test should prove to you that it isn’t. Also - if your skin can’t breathe in a garment, then it’s a synthetic for sure. Loving you aesthetic! 😊
What wonderful clothes, detailing is quite beautiful. Thank you for making this. Have you ever seen the film The Draughtman's Contract? I think you would love it.
Wow, excellent video and very informative, I really loved the comparison of the coats and waistcoats from either end of the century, such a difference!
Such a wonderful video! Finally an explanation of how breeches buckles work, and I really love the _swish_ of the coat. Also, the pacing of this is very well done, kudos to you. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Great work. I am surprised that this is the only obvious video i found that covers this period considering how quirky and unique the style of justaucorps was back then. IMO The only thing that would make the silhouette even more distinctive is if the waistcoat was of the early double-breasted style (can be seen in A Rake's Progress, Plate 6) and perhaps trimmed with fringes.
I love those early styles of double breasted waistcoat! I have a pinterest board section of all the ones I've found with that sort of arrangement where they're single breasted at the bottom and branch off into two. Haven't made one yet, but someday! I really want a jacket in that style for my everyday wardrobe. They seem to be more of a casual/outdoorsy style, as far as I can tell, since a lot of the portraits with them are hunting scenes. www.pinterest.ca/vinceaddams/specific-clothing-features/y-shaped-button-overlap/ I've found far fewer examples of fringed early waistcoats, but I have a whole board for that as well, and it would be fun to try that someday too. www.pinterest.ca/vinceaddams/fringe/ And thank you! It is a terribly underrepresented era, and I will definitely do more early 18th century stuff at some point, and make sewing videos about it.
Subscribed! Can the ruffled shirt opening be closed with ties? Can the coat skirts have pockets? My late 19th c. frock coat has a pair, each large enough to stash a broadsheet newspaper.
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Because people keep asking: No, the long nails aren't historical, I just like keeping them long. Though I have to keep 3 short for sewing properly with a thimble.
And those 3 short ones gather dirt *much* more easily than the long ones, so the people calling long nails gross are wrong!! When they're that long and pointy the dirt can't reach the space in between the nail and the finger, unless you stick your whole hand in mud or something. Mostly they just get a bit dusty underneath. But a nail that's just a millimetre or two is so much closer to the dirty surfaces one encounters, and needs much more cleaning.
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Finally! A historical TH-camr who's doing men's wear! 😂 Keep up the good work!
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As a guy who loves historical fashion I was really disappointed seeing how plain a lot of mens fashion was (and still is) but I think I've fallen in love with this era from watching this video! I'm new to sewing but I might attempt that shirt because it looks beautiful :)
Thank you! Good luck on your shirt! (I have a blog post about how to make one which might be helpful.)
There is some plain historical menswear in every era, but also tons and tons of colour and decoration to be found, especially in anything earlier than the 19th century.
It does take a bit more searching to come up with a wide variety of neat things, but just in the 18th century you've got loads of different fancy brocades and bright colours, waistcoats with patterns woven to the shape of the front edges, waistcoats with little pictures and scenes embroidered on them, metallic fringe, fur lined house coats with frogging, and so very many different kinds of buttons. And embroidery in silk or metal threads, or both! Sometimes with metal sequins, and after the 1770's you see embroidery that includes pastes! (which is like the 18th century equivalent of rhinestones)
The fashion plates of the 1780's and 90's are particularly fun! Lots of bright clashing colours and geometric patterns in the late 80's-early 90's. One of my favourite extant waistcoats has little black velvet triangles all around the edges, and embroidery with sequins. And one of my favourite trends from the early 18th century is suits where the coat and breeches are in a plain fabric, but then the waistcoat and those huge coat cuffs are in a bright contrasting brocade.
Oh gosh, now I'm rambling, just thinking about all the many many pretty things on my pinterest..
@@vincentbriggs1780 I've been through your blog and bookmarked a couple pages to help guide me, hopefully I can pull it off!
I'll definitely have to do more research to find these fun pieces, I'm more familiar with womens fashion and its hard to accept that men just don't tend to wear the long pretty skirts which I adore, but I very much love that swooshy coat.
Thank you for giving me such a detailed response, I'm very excited to look into all of it!
@@pumpkinsproutarts There's more and more fun stuff to notice the more paintings and extant garments you look at! I'm still noticing new things after 10 years. I haven't really done any research at all into earlier centuries, but I have seen some utterly delightful 16th century doublets (including one whole suit in pink satin) and there are so many bizarre things in the 17th century. For a while the fashionable men looked like a ribbon factory exploded all over them.
I agree that men's fashion is very plain.
as someone who is writing a novel set in 1730, this is GOLD. THANK YOU
Magnificent. Early 18 century men’s clothing with those full skirts on the coats have such a lovely lines. I understand the popularity of the 60s and 70s (because: history reenacting) but the 20s and 30s are so much more attractive to look at. And I think perhaps more comfortable to wear?
I adore the fashions of c. 1785-95, but the 20's and 30's are a very close second!
Hmm, they're more comfortable to wear in some ways, but a bit more cumbersome in others. The fit is a bit looser, which is nice, but with the coats being so much bigger they're noticeably heavier to wear, and it's easier to accidentally knock things over.
@@vincentbriggs1780 So what you’re saying is that outfit could really knock me over? And it does. QED. Haha.
@@nurmihusa7780 Haha, well I haven't knocked any people over with my coattails! Just small stuff that's on top of furniture, you have to be a bit more careful when walking in cramped, cluttered rooms.
@@vincentbriggs1780 I have a big floor length full skirted Banyan I’ve been planning for some time made from thrifted sheets and I keep wondering why am I planning on making that Because I know yes I’ll knock something over I just know I will.
@@vincentbriggs1780 I like how you do early and late 18th Century, most 'historical' fashion channels rarely go farther than the 1850s, so nice stuff
"This is very useful if you're a human with a body" YES. Also, you are adorable beyond compare. :) Also, the attention to detail on your garments is amazing. the perfect lining on the inside of the knee band. the tiny tiny rolled him on your cuff ruffle. It's all so good. It's also so cool to see that waistcoat in motion. I read the blog post of course, but seeing it move and on you is fab. :D You're a cool dude, sir. your happy flappy hands in the coat are heheheeh A+
Ahhh i finally understand how to use those buckles!! It always confused me how to attach them.
Those long buttonholes are fabulous! As are the super wide coat cuffs. Love the whole outfit!
Scrolled down to comment on 'this is very useful if you're a human with a body' and saw it was already top comment! That made me giggle a bit~ Honestly all the accessories; the little buckles and keeps and the queue bag are just fascinating to see - things as a layperson I see in engravings etc but didn't realise what they were! (Also this is so calming I love it :'))
Good point about the benefits of 18th century trousers being adjustable! I admire your research so much. Your pieces are lovely and you look smashing!!
You answered a question I've had about why that century's trousers looked open in the back, and that makes so much sense. Thank you!
I love how this is plain and ‘respectable’ from the outside, then just gorgeous on the next layer down! The gentleman could pick a fabric he liked, that was flattering to him.
And I like the little practical things, like the adjustable waist band. Who wouldn’t love that after thanksgiving dinner!?!
The ladies around this time had the big inner pocket and the pretty chains at waist length for keys, magnifying glass, etc. Modern purses-heavy, over the shoulder, impractical.
Thank you! And the hair bag-I was like oooooh! That’s what that was in all the portraits!✌️♥️Huzzah!
I love the video Vincent. I really love the adjustable ribbon in the back of the trousers and I have to agree, it would make a great modern day use for easy resizing when one's waist grows or shrinks. Can't wait to see your next video.
Very aristcratic. It's a shame we don't have such elegant clothes such as this outside of museums and historic venues these days. Thank you for providing a living portrait. Everything you have shown makes it appear as though stepped out of a period painting. Well done!
The 70s tried to bring it back but failed miserably due to incorrect understanding of historical fashion in the 1700s.
I watched this video with a big grin, whispering 'so cool!' every few minutes
Thank you so much for making this & explaining the details!
Hello Vincent, I came over from Tumblr to look at your TH-cam channel :) This was both informative and pleasant to watch. You are a great presenter! I admire your garments for a while now but it makes a great difference to see them in motion. I kind of get goosebumps when I see well tailored garments, especially coats, move and you can see that they are heavy and the fabric is rich. It enhances elegance and poise so much! Thank you for sharing your work. 🙏
I simply love this video. I am a collector of 17th and 18th century portraiture and I must say sir that you resemble a painting from the 18th century so accurately here. The lighting and your fabrication of these garments are simply incredible. Thank you for this.
I am mind blown. You did this? Completely in a state of shock, wow! Men had such sophisticated style back then, I think the French Revolution really, sadly, impacted fashion in a down fall back then since we wear clothes that reflects our society. Plain tones and less and less features are present in men's fashion to disassociate with high aristocracy. Some elements vanished such as wigs and makeup for men. There's hope: you're there! Wish you the best for your journey in 18th century fashion!
Little request? (Don't need to do it)
- Reconstruction of your fave historical figure's outfilt (ex. Wolfgang A. Mozart)
- Since we are Canadians: New France era (18th century colonial French) fashion vs. New England (18th century colonial English) fashion
Wonderful! I have just found your channel, and am thoroughly enjoying it!
I'm truly impressed. I finally got round to watch your 'dressing' video and .. it just rocks big time. You've done so few videos and yet you're right across all the things this sort of video needs. The voice over is brilliant. Really stunning sound, tone and flow. The description of the items and the comparison to later years is smartly done. This is both interesting and informative. Very well done. And (like others in the comment section) I'm really looking forward to more of them. So very glad I subscribed
I’m so excited to have found this channel. I love historical fashion but so few people focus on what the men were wearing
Thank you! I haven't made a video in quite a while, but have a bunch of unfinished ones I'll get around to editing once I can get a better computer!
This video is amazing and it’s great to see someone discussing the early-mid 18th century fashion in detail. I find this style of fashion interesting and beautiful, if you were to make another video on this period of history would you be able to discuss the different styles of wigs because unfortunately wigs always seem to be an afterthought because there isn’t enough info on the different types online.
I definitely want to do more videos on early 18th century stuff someday! I'd like to do some where I sew things from this era, and I don't know much about wigs and haven't got any, but since my hair has gotten too thin to do much with I'll need to try styling an early 18th century wig eventually.
@@vincentbriggs1780 nice!
Magnificent 1730’s suit you have. I love to dress up like that. Thanks for the video.
This was fascinating to watch. All those buttons & buttonholes, and so few that are actually functional. And the buckles! I've seen them on period costume pieces in movies, of course, but had no idea they weren't actually attached to the breeches, nor did I know they had the sharp prongs. Educational *and* interesting. Thank you for posting!
Vincent this video is wonderful! Thank you for sharing. Also your voice is so soothing
Thank you!! It's so wonderful to hear that! I hated my voice for so many years, and I like it a lot more since medically transitioning but it's still a bit weird to listen to it while editing.
oh I love this. I absolutely adore 17th to 18th men's fashion, so especially seeing somebody's work based around the early 18th is great. I love the contrast between the green wool and the waistcoat
i'm so obsessed with your content. i've been slowly devouring every one of your videos, sometimes multiple nights in a row as your voice is so soothing it puts me to sleep. thank you!
the notion that thigh highs and buckled chokers were standard menswear in the past is turning my worldview upside down. bring it back
As a fellow period costumer, this was awesome.
I absolutely loved the men's fashion of the 17th and 18th century. Yes, unfortunately there is very little on the early 18th century, because it seems most reenactors focus on Revolutionary War and to some extent French Indian war or in Europe French Revolution/Napoleonic wars and some limited 7 years war events. I always loved the men's fashion of the late 17th and early 18th century. Few historical tailors know about these periods or how to do it properly. Makes me want to learn how to sew and make such suits. Great job!
I love historical dressing vids
Amazing. Ugh. I love this era look. Wish modern mens clothes would reclaim a LOT of this style. And YES I always thought the tie in the back of the breeches was highly needed in clothes still. Also, the drop fronts in trousers make SO much more sense than men’s trousers today with a seam up the crotch. People aren’t built that way. A flap, pouch, or codpiece is much more preferable to a seam.
The twirl at 7:47! ❤❤
“In the time of swords and periwigs and full-skirted coats..."
So far the 30s have been good when it comes to menswear, 1730s, 1630s, 1530s, 1430s, 1830s and 1930s.
It turned out fabulous, you've cleared up a lot of my doubts, I work in a tailoring workshop and it's amazing how different the construction methods are.
I still have little questions about the pleats, but even more about how the coats were made between the years 1670s-1700s but I have some hypotheses
Thank you very much I hope to be able to make one of my own soon I love menswear, I hope to have an outfit from each decade from 1400 to 1970. Have a great day.
Очень красиво и интересно. Замечательный канал. Благодарю Вас что делитесь своим творчеством ❤
That was really informative. I love how comfy the trousers look. As a human with a body, I would like to adjust mine when required. The coat is so swooshy looking.
Author here, and so very grateful for this wonderfully detailed video. A one stop tutorial, and just beautiful workmanship. Thank you!
"Piecing is period". Perfect!
You're incredible!!! I really admire your skill!
Wonderful outfit, sir! I'm in love with the coat and breeches. Lovely color.
Wonderful! And so informative
Thank you!! 💜
This is fantastic! Super informative, love the silhouette the button-at-waist creates, how fascinating. All of the little details, the hair bag I never knew existed! I'd love to make an outfit like this someday. Gorgeous work.
This is an absolutely wonderful video! I did not know about the double pockets (side seam and front with flaps) in breeches of that time, seems very practical.
Also I cannot express how beautiful I think your waistcoat is. The long buttonholes are so nicely worked! (which also holds for the coat of course)
Such a wonderful video! And so great to see these garments moving as opposed to photographs. I love the content you put out (on here and on your blog as well) and I can't wait to see more. Are you planning to make similar videos for later decades as well?
Thank you! Yes, I will eventually make a late 1780's-early 90's one! I think I'd like to make some sewing videos first.
@@vincentbriggs1780 Oh yay! VERY much looking forward to those. For... *glancing at half-finished breeches peeking out under the bed* ... reasons... ;D
Sir I must say the details on this suit are amazingly done! This video was very interesting to watch and educational
I just found your channel and im sooo excited by it! Not only historical mens wear but also sewing/creating it! So excited to hopefully see more!!
You look absolutely stunning. Congratulations on living your dream.
This man is fulfilling the dreams many of us secretly have.
Friend. FRIEND. I realize you are naturally The Most Handsome and Talented and Witty, but if you keep this up the rest of us will die of despair trying to live up to your impossible standard 😍
aaaaaa thank you!! noo, we mustn't die of despair, it's not a contest!
love your videos, they're so soothing, beautiful, and informative! excited to see what you do in future :)
suuperb video and the clothing construction is so clearly delineated. You look quiet elegant in an understated way and this style makes any man look distinguished.
This is very useful. I've draped myself a late 17th century coat but I wasn't sure if I needed to sew up the back or sides from the waist down. I can see I think from your video those seams should be open.
I love that you talk about all of the individual items! Very informative 10/10
Thank you! I figured it would be good to have closeups and explanations since so much of it is completely different from any clothing most people have seen.
You make history come alive for me with this video. Men’s clothing at the present has much to be deserved in my humble opinion
The reality is, men today hardly wear any clothing at all, and most lool like they're either going to bed, attending a sporting event or working on their cars. Thumbs down on all of it.
"These are useful if you are a human with a body." 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wow, you have done an amazing job. The 18th century was a time of great transformation both in fashion and social history. It is one of my favorite ages. I have put together a few suits myself though most people think I am a pirate when I wear them to parties.
Outstanding! So happy to find someone that can explain all the bits and bobs of 18th century menswear. Thank u!
Great video and really helpful one! I am preparing clothing for Golden age of piracy LARP and I was so confused about the coats and the closing of them, so thank you for explanation and all the slow and detailed shots of garments. What a delight!
I have a few questions!
1) was it common in the 1730s to have long nails? (this is a genuine question haha)
2) why does the linen undergarment have an open portion up front? Are there extant examples of that undergarment being made without that open area?
I mostly follow your tumblr, so when I listened to the video I was surprised by your voice. It sounds nice and ASMR-y.
Thanks for the video. It was informative and enjoyable at the same time!
Thank you! The long nails aren't a historical thing, I just like wearing them that way.
Shirts had a big slit in front for quite a long time, and only buttoned closed at the collar! Buttoned plackets down the whole front of the shirt don't start till the early 19th century, but sometimes in the 18th century men kept them closed with a decorative shirt buckle. The shirts are cut very wide and loose, and with the waistcoat worn over top of the shirt it isn't likely to gape too much.
Yep, the shirts were VERY wide. I borrowed an outfit for a ball, and I could have fit inside that shirt three times. It was made for a man and I'm a small lady, but it didn't make any difference or show at all on the outside, felt super comfy. It also took in all the sweat from dancing and protected the silk garment and it wasn't hot or anything. Those guys knew what they were doing!
For comparison, many women's folk costume shirts in the eastern part of Czechia, and probably also some parts of the surrounding countries, are still completely open down the front, with no fastenings except at the neck. If you're automatically expected to wear something on top of the shirt...
No wonder they needed maids and valets to help men and women dress in those days! This is an intriguing video, I have always taken for granted the clothing worn in historical movies without giving a thought to the construction and detail. I love your attention to detail and it is wonderful to see these men's garments and learn more about the fashions of the various time periods. You are truly an artist. 💖🌹
That waistcoat is everything!
My favourite by far are the pockets on the waistcoat. The fabric, the stitching(!!!) and the buttons are amazing. Wonderful
Excellent video! The color and the lighting were awesome. You looked like one of those portraits that were painted in that era towards the end of your video. Good job. Thank you. Peace and love from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.❤🙏🇺🇲
I love all your maker notes AND your nails.
I marveled at the construction of the coat! (That is not to say the other pieces were not absolutely stunning!) Bravo! :)
I just found your channel through your Werther's Werther coat. It's really nice to see early 18th century stuff. It's the period that interests me most, but unfortunately, most contemporary sources on 18th century fashion and daily life are infatuated with the very late 18th century. I've attended multiple live presentations on "baroque" fashion which didn't feature any fashion made before the 1780s at all, but instead even 19th century stuff. So your video is really appreciated and I would love to see more. :)
The obi brocade might not be Rayon, but Ramie, which is a plant fibre native to Japan, that is similar to linen, but isn’t… it has a look like silk, and a feel like it might be synthetic. But a burn test should prove to you that it isn’t. Also - if your skin can’t breathe in a garment, then it’s a synthetic for sure. Loving you aesthetic! 😊
Oh my God! You look so handsome with that outfit! It is just great
Love all your creations
Seeing you twirl in your coat and look at yourself in a mirror is a delight!
I love your work (both sewing h other such crafting & the videos you make).
The styling and whole-immersion vibes in this one are wonderful!
What a lovely video! I adore the full skirts of men’s coats in the early 18th century.
Hi Vincent, the materials are beautiful. The history is great. Have a good day.
Congratulations , you did gorgeous work with this outfit. Lovely.
Gorgeous! Perfect! It’s like seeing a portrait come to life.
Nice work. I use to do early 1730s impression in the Colonial South. Your kit looks amazing. Nice work.
This is so beautiful I could cry
What wonderful clothes, detailing is quite beautiful. Thank you for making this. Have you ever seen the film The Draughtman's Contract? I think you would love it.
You are so precious!!! This is so good
Wow, excellent video and very informative, I really loved the comparison of the coats and waistcoats from either end of the century, such a difference!
I like both periods of dress 1770s and 1790s compared to 1810 high cut. I particularly like the smooth rounded flow of 1790s.
Amazing. I really enjoy watching your videos
Such a wonderful video! Finally an explanation of how breeches buckles work, and I really love the _swish_ of the coat.
Also, the pacing of this is very well done, kudos to you.
Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Fantastic ❤️
Love that you have the two panels at the bottom back of the waistcoat as well!
Lovely detail that often gets overlooked :D
Great video. Love your Narration.
I love everything about this video!
Fantastic looking suit! Thank you for the clear description and explination too.
im so jealous of your nails
Wonderful work! So informative and your attention to detail shines through again. Definitely worth the wait!
Beautiful and mesmerizing, thank you.
Exquisite, the fit of that waistcoat though 😻 Bravo again dear friend 🧵
that was very realistic, very good.
Great work. I am surprised that this is the only obvious video i found that covers this period considering how quirky and unique the style of justaucorps was back then. IMO The only thing that would make the silhouette even more distinctive is if the waistcoat was of the early double-breasted style (can be seen in A Rake's Progress, Plate 6) and perhaps trimmed with fringes.
I love those early styles of double breasted waistcoat! I have a pinterest board section of all the ones I've found with that sort of arrangement where they're single breasted at the bottom and branch off into two. Haven't made one yet, but someday! I really want a jacket in that style for my everyday wardrobe.
They seem to be more of a casual/outdoorsy style, as far as I can tell, since a lot of the portraits with them are hunting scenes.
www.pinterest.ca/vinceaddams/specific-clothing-features/y-shaped-button-overlap/
I've found far fewer examples of fringed early waistcoats, but I have a whole board for that as well, and it would be fun to try that someday too.
www.pinterest.ca/vinceaddams/fringe/
And thank you! It is a terribly underrepresented era, and I will definitely do more early 18th century stuff at some point, and make sewing videos about it.
>I will definitely do more early 18th century stuff at some point
Looking forward to it.@@vincentbriggs1780
Beautiful outfit really nice, thanks for showing this
Lovely to see mens fashion. Please keep up the good work.
How have I not encountered your channel until now? That looks good on you and looks so fun to wear. I want to know everything haha
You look like the noble on "Versailles" court with that .. magnificent
You look like you’re in a painting. Beautiful!
!!!!!!! Gosh this is so good. I love your work so much! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Subscribed! Can the ruffled shirt opening be closed with ties? Can the coat skirts have pockets? My late 19th c. frock coat has a pair, each large enough to stash a broadsheet newspaper.