Vintage Menswear

This 1927 ( my grandmother was born then so quite an old video by my standards ) clip allows a glimpse into what would soon become a dying fashion (capes and hats and bastons oh my)

This 1954 Menswear video is an interesting look at the world of Men's Fashion in the 50s. You can all see that mostly no accent was put on the models' looks (or is it our perception of male beauty that has changed? ) and the fit was mostly loose, especially for pants (I'm sure the dreadful pleat was present).

The shorts/office look curiously portends to some of the modern takes on men's formal-wear (see my previous post on Engineered Garments )

Engineered Garments Anyone?!

Clothing is a product of a creational process that is both thought and physical based. When most designers like to focus more on innovating the actual design, Engineered Garments strives to excel in the physicality of its creations. The name, according to the company's website, came from one of the pattern makers saying that the clothes were bordering an engineering endeavor more than what one  would normally expect of fashion design.

Engineered Garments, in spite of the lingering trend of the moment, uses a relaxed body shape , with sagging pant crotches and airy suits, all the while keeping it natty and nice.

I quite fancy the comfy-looking seersucker suit. and the drapey sweaters. I'm not very sure what to make of the shorts sartorially but I personally think it looks quite good, perfect for a summer picnic.