We're back from the break! In this episode Spencer & Ethan go to their roots and talk about the beautiful menswear illustrations found in Apparel Arts. These slightly cartoon-ish figures contrasted with incredibly detailed clothing were quite formative in developing not only our taste but for learning just how creative vintage tailored style could be. We also discuss the concept of "The Esquire Man", which was pretty much the #menswear dude of the 1930s.

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/08/01/dressing-like-the-esquire-man/

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Outline

06:04 - Historical Context

11:41 - Apparel Arts and Esquire Notability

25:39 - Nothing is New

26:39 - Esquire Encyclopedia

32:11 - The Esquire Man

48:42 - Nothing is New (Callback)

54:03 - Proof of Precedent/Take the Pressure Off

1:02:10 - Wrap-Up