Casablanca 'style' white Tuxedo / Dinner Jacket

[PADDY]

Nice white tux reference photo.

 

[carter]

Another photo

A 37R and a 39L are offered by the usual suspects.

 

[LondonLuke]

Hmm, is that a black waistcoat with a white dj? The only appropriate waist covering in that case is a black ***merbund!

 

[Feraud]

Who is offering this jacket?

A 37R and a 39L are offered by the usual suspects.

 

[Edward]

Hmm, is that a black waistcoat with a white dj? The only appropriate waist covering in that case is a black ***merbund!

I have a vague recollection that Dr Jones wore a waistcoat with his white dj in the Shanghai sequence at the beginning of Temple. That would, of course, be counter to the traditionally accepted 'rules,' as well as somewhat counter intuitive - the very purpose of the white / ivory jackets being to keep the wearer cooler. If memory serves, the requirement was that the ***merbund (if wearing a single breated jacket, of course) should be dark in colour - but not necessarily black. I've been pleased with a late 50s burgundy example I turne up for pennies on eBay:

Still keeping an eye out for a straw homberg to go with this.....

 

[Feraud]

I think you are correct on all points Edward.

You can easily pull off a straw skimmer with the above outfit if you choose. Skimmers seem more available on the bay.

Here is a nice pic of a maroon ***merbund.

 

[carter]

Who is offering this jacket?

I sent you a PM.

 

[scotrace]

PM Scotrace also, if you've a moment.

 

[carter]

PM Scotrace also, if you've a moment.

done

 

[PADDY]

Feraud! what an inspiring picture.

That is just 'one' great picture displaying those wonderful tuxes!! And with the boater, it just looks the bees knees (I had no idea up until seeing that, that it would look so good with the straw!! marvellous!!:eusa_clap ). And creates such a different look to the Casablanca one styled by Bogart.

 

[LondonLuke]

I have a vague recollection that Dr Jones wore a waistcoat with his white dj in the Shanghai sequence at the beginning of Temple. That would, of course, be counter to the traditionally accepted 'rules,' as well as somewhat counter intuitive - the very purpose of the white / ivory jackets being to keep the wearer cooler. If memory serves, the requirement was that the ***merbund (if wearing a single breated jacket, of course) should be dark in colour - but not necessarily black. I've been pleased with a late 50s burgundy example I turne up for pennies on eBay:
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I do seem to recall it being very fashionable in the 1920s/1930s to wear one dark red part of the ensemble, either ***merbund, bow tie or pocket square (but never have all matching! Only one in maroon)

Very sharp looking in those pics! Umbrella looks a bit short for you though

 

[PADDY]

(PICS) To show the versatility of this iconic jacket...

 

[Feraud]

Andre Benjamin from Outkast.

 

[Edward]

Very sharp looking in those pics! Umbrella looks a bit short for you though

Thanks! Yeah, it looks shorter in that shot than it seems in reality.... It is a comfortable height to use as a walking cane should I so choose to do (any shorter and it wouldn't be), though generally I tend to carry it rather than walk with it, if you follow me, so that's not so much an issue. Works admirably as a brolly, which is the main thing.... and at only GBP15 from eBay (Fulton brand - as apparently used by the Royals - and we do usually buy them the best of everything... ), not the end of the world should I lose it on the bus!

 

[PADDY]

Vintage 'off white' Palm Beach Tuxedo (photos)

Just a few snaps of the labels. Getting the jacket tailored slightly, so no point in seeing it with lots of pins and tucks..etc until jacket surgery is finished But the condition is essentially NOS and MINT!!

 

[cookie]

Just a few snaps of the labels. Getting the jacket tailored slightly, so no point in seeing it with lots of pins and tucks..etc until jacket surgery is finished But the condition is essentially NOS and MINT!!

BK could correct me but is that a later type of PB cloth hence the newishness???

 

[PADDY]

Even Patrick Stewart loves a White Tux!

So Edward, you've 'got the look!!' Also included here is the iconic pic of Bogie outside Rick's Cafe.

 

[Edward]

Don't think I've seen our man Picard in black tie before - as expected, though, he carries it well!

 

[PADDY]

Meanwhile...at RICKS...

1950's Palm Beach summerweight fabric (like a linen) 4x2 DB Dinner Jacket (or Tuxedo in the US). May shorten the body slightly to give it more of a 40's feel and the side/back have been tailored 'in.' Immaculate condition - really pleased with this, just need the weather and occasion to wear it now. Anyone heading Casablanca way..?

 

[Mr. Rover]

Andre Benjamin from Outkast.

I ran into him at the drug store last week- we had a nice short chat about newsboy caps and his new line Benjamin Bixby while waiting to pay.

This is my cream 4x1 Palm Beach unlined dinner jacket. Creases like crazy and is a pain in the neck to press, but I really like it and don't really get to wear it enough.