28

Feb

Skinned a faux-bear, man style.
Joe Namath, 1970s.

Skinned a faux-bear, man style.

Joe Namath, 1970s.

07

Feb

Hemingway would have punched you in the face. 
1970s men’s fashion ad. Bellbottoms. 

Hemingway would have punched you in the face. 

1970s men’s fashion ad. Bellbottoms. 

17

Dec

On the fifth day of Christmas…
It would be easier to just hang a sign that says “I’ve given up.”
Reindeer necktie.

On the fifth day of Christmas…

It would be easier to just hang a sign that says “I’ve given up.”

Reindeer necktie.

On the fifth day of Christmas…
These men really know how to cut loose.
Christmas neckties. 

On the fifth day of Christmas…

These men really know how to cut loose.

Christmas neckties. 

01

Dec

Classing up the barbecue. 
Men’s aprons. 1970s.

Classing up the barbecue. 

Men’s aprons. 1970s.

11

Nov

Warning: Sudden movements could have you singing soprano.

Not to be worn while hailing a cab, doing the wave, or during enthusiastic high-fives.

Manitard. Shirt-suit, 1970s.

Warning: Sudden movements could have you singing soprano.

Not to be worn while hailing a cab, doing the wave, or during enthusiastic high-fives.

Manitard. Shirt-suit, 1970s.

19

Sep

“Gorgeous hair is the best revenge.” - Ivana Trump
Portrait of a Venetian Nobleman, 1510. Vittore Carpaccio.

“Gorgeous hair is the best revenge.” - Ivana Trump

Portrait of a Venetian Nobleman, 1510. Vittore Carpaccio.

03

Sep

After a few 7-Ups, traditional towels prove just too tricky for some.

Budweiser and 7-Up terry wraps. Note “Due to state laws, Budweiser Terry-go-round not for sale in the state of Alabama or Virginia.” 1970s.

After a few 7-Ups, traditional towels prove just too tricky for some.

Budweiser and 7-Up terry wraps. Note “Due to state laws, Budweiser Terry-go-round not for sale in the state of Alabama or Virginia.” 1970s.

22

Aug

When you want the smarmy look of a turtleneck, without any of the functional benefits.

Turtleneck dickey, 1960s.

When you want the smarmy look of a turtleneck, without any of the functional benefits.

Turtleneck dickey, 1960s.

I didn’t think anything could be worse than that ’70s chest hair, but then you walked in in that turtleneck.

Turtleneck and denim suit, 1970s.

I didn’t think anything could be worse than that ’70s chest hair, but then you walked in in that turtleneck.

Turtleneck and denim suit, 1970s.

13

Aug

When turtlenecks attack.

Louis Vuitton. Print ad, Fall 2012.

When turtlenecks attack.

Louis Vuitton. Print ad, Fall 2012.

25

Jul

Tired of your sweater falling down?!? Just belt it!

Belted sweaters in a variety of styles. Advertisement, 1970s.

Tired of your sweater falling down?!? Just belt it!

Belted sweaters in a variety of styles. Advertisement, 1970s.

Kickin’ it in style. Flattering AND practical. 

Martial arts jeans with crotch gusset. Advertisement, 1970s.

Kickin’ it in style. Flattering AND practical.

Martial arts jeans with crotch gusset. Advertisement, 1970s.

Lace and feathers and bows, oh my.

Andries Stilte as a Standard Bearer by Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck, Dutch 1640.
(National Gallery of Art)

Lace and feathers and bows, oh my.

Andries Stilte as a Standard Bearer by Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck, Dutch 1640.
(National Gallery of Art)

21

Jul

Classic movie mash-up, Aladdin meets Fight Club.

Yohji Yamamoto. Menswear, Spring 2013.

Classic movie mash-up, Aladdin meets Fight Club.

Yohji Yamamoto. Menswear, Spring 2013.