Its funny but when I look at photos like this, and try to envision what these guys lives were like, I think of weird things…like… in the early 1890's-30's photos, how did they do their hair without a hairdryer, and what about their skin…before skin products and a good cleanser? What about their teeth and diets? I know its ridiculous, the food in some cases was probably better than now, healthier, no additives or sweeteners. But only if you were from a well to do family. Some of the guys can look older very young, just from what their jobs entailed. The other thing I've noticed from the very early shots are the team uniforms with holes in them…. frayed around the edges. But then of course after WW2 clothing became better quality, as we went through an austerity binge period, before man made textiles that came in in the 60's. Myself I like a pure cotton or pure wool, I can't even wear a poly blend..I sweat… I also love looking at the hairstyles.. today, beards are back, and it takes a bit of getting used to. Not for me I'm afraid. A guy with a bushy beard creeps me out… but these 1910's hairstyles, and cropped beards are cool on some blokes…. and its good to see fashions rotate. But to me certain college boy good looks never date, they're timeless, like old Arrow Shirt ads. If you're hot, you're hot…no matter what decade.
Showing posts with label Vintage Men. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vintage Men. Show all posts
Monday, November 18, 2013
TEAM SPIRIT : vintage male bonding : old team photos
Its funny but when I look at photos like this, and try to envision what these guys lives were like, I think of weird things…like… in the early 1890's-30's photos, how did they do their hair without a hairdryer, and what about their skin…before skin products and a good cleanser? What about their teeth and diets? I know its ridiculous, the food in some cases was probably better than now, healthier, no additives or sweeteners. But only if you were from a well to do family. Some of the guys can look older very young, just from what their jobs entailed. The other thing I've noticed from the very early shots are the team uniforms with holes in them…. frayed around the edges. But then of course after WW2 clothing became better quality, as we went through an austerity binge period, before man made textiles that came in in the 60's. Myself I like a pure cotton or pure wool, I can't even wear a poly blend..I sweat… I also love looking at the hairstyles.. today, beards are back, and it takes a bit of getting used to. Not for me I'm afraid. A guy with a bushy beard creeps me out… but these 1910's hairstyles, and cropped beards are cool on some blokes…. and its good to see fashions rotate. But to me certain college boy good looks never date, they're timeless, like old Arrow Shirt ads. If you're hot, you're hot…no matter what decade. Monday, September 2, 2013
BOYS FROM THE PAST #1 : VINTAGE DROP DEAD GORGEOUS MEN FROM OLD CABINET PHOTOS
In my pursuit of hotness from the past, I have uncovered these sweethearts that just jump right out of these old cabinet photos. I often wonder how boys in those days, maintained their looks without hair or skin products, or a hairdryer or a straightener for that matter. Maybe there was a little Brylcream, but hardly enough to get that 'do' looking great. And the sad thing was, without proper skin food, how was a boy to keep up appearances? The worst thing that ages us apart from the sun, is a wife and children of course... lol. Monday, January 7, 2013
IT'S ONLY A PAPER MOON : Vintage men on a paper moon
Old postcards and photos from carnivals and amusement parks have always fascinated me. These photos of male friends sitting on a paper moon to have something to remember their visit to the amusement park are fascinating. Some may be from photo studios, who knows. But it seems to have been a ritual there for a time, and all we have left are these wonderful images.
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