Vintage suit hat-trick! Been on a lucky streak of late with vintage suits. Without trying I now have a set covering the
50s, 60s, and
70s.
Found this business suit by HyTone of Melbourne at Joyce's Junkatique
(38 Main Rd) for $25. Dating from around 1960 it's straight out of
Mad Men. Given the trend back to 60's style narrow lapels over the past few years, this is one vintage outfit I can actually wear to work.
The narrow tie was also a nice $3 pick-up from last year, late 50s/early 60s silk featuring a bullfight scene. While I don't support bullfighting in any way, it's still an interesting artifact of the time.
Above right: c1960, Grey pure wool 3 button business suit by HyTone of Melbourne. The quality of your average modern off-the-rack suit doesn't compare to this 50yo classic.
Above left: HyTone suit label.
Above right: Late50s/early60s Bullfighter scene silk tie by "Cresta Cravat" marked "Rhodia - Woven in France".