Cleaning out my parents house. I found a suit my grandpa bought after the War. The lapels are HUGE. Thing is? It FITS!!!!

Extremely compelling topic. I like wearing a waistcoat almost daily with a pocket watch worn as a functional item ,not as a reenacting prop, also a fedora and white button down shirt can create the basic 1930s to 50s vibe without looking like a living historian

Excellent advice! I know I'm commenting 3 years late but I'd love to see more videos like this.

Thank you for your wonderful video! In my "collection" there are three suits only (trousers, waistcoats and jackets): dark brown, grey and hazelnut, all in brushed heringbone. Together with some striped shirts, from white with small blue stripes to light grey with brown stripes all pieces can be combined with eachother. Together with a black coat and old style ties (with Paisley pattern) in red it looks really good. Of course you need braces and the shoes and your hat should match to the colors. I like brown hat to grey trousers and a grey hat to brown trousers. ;)

Shoes and a bed are two places to invest, if you're not in one you're in the other. (Not mine, some guys Lithuanian grandmother told him that)

Dude knows his business!

Oh yes. I have been dressing in a similar vein for years now, which probably attracted me to your channel in the first instance. Oh, yeah, I sometimes get stares and comments but the comments are always complimentary, to which I have learnt to say "thank you". In this time of casual fashion people appreciate the effort but they are afraid not to conform... As you know, Tim, it is style vs fashion. Style wins hands down, every time and I like your style. 😀

Amazing suite

The steampunk executive bag looks super sturdy--great work putting it together!

Again a pleasure to see you again. Tim, I realize you could be my younger brother, we have many things in common. I myself love shoes, suits, watches, my glasses and my ring. When I lived in Hamburg, (for many years...) I loved to go shopping in downtown, there was a nice, well settled taylor nearby the city hall and the Monckebergstreet. I still have some of their jackets, could be for more than 25 years now and they are still in good shape. This video has a very nice format, I would enjoy to see more like it. Please keep it up. Thanks much and my best regards.

I love this channel! Intelligent delivery from my watches to clothes. How good is this!

Fantastic as usual Sir. Always informative , always made with absolute class. Can't wait for the next video. Cheers!!

As far as I could tell making my own research about historical figures in Babylon Berlin, the show was all in all accurate when it came to fashion.

ive been waiting for a video like this since babylon berlin came out, thank you

More vids like this please Tim 👏🏼 I just ordered my first pair of Loakes by coincidence today 😁

Totally agree on the Dainite/Rubber soles - much more practical and hard-wearing - Sean Connery in Goldfinger wore them - so good enough for me :). On the jackets, just to share my experience, I purchased a vintage/2nd hand Harris Tweed Hacking jacket on ebay for under €50 - then €40 to get it altered slightly - now fits perfectly with the waist taken in/darted slightly - and should last another lifetime. On shoes - recently bought my first pair of Loakes ("Badminton" Brogues) whilst visiting Edinburgh - love them - Dainite sole and Derby style for the wider foot - unbelievable comfort straight out of the box. Thanks again for another great video.

Great video Tim! And I do agree that these kinds of topics (quality garnments, leather goods & men's style) match my interests as a watch lover to the point! 😊 thanks for the quality content & keep it up!

you nailed every detail and could agree more, some people get it so wrong and dress like they're living in the past, taking ideas from old shows is a fantastic way of learning and improving your style. I would have also added finding vintage items and tailoring them is a great way to get an individual look without a custom look, loved the video. cheers from Ireland...

Thanks Tim for the digression into fashion. It tracks with fine wristwatches for sure, so continue please. The closest thing I've noticed in recent years to men trying to have a classic winter style is the peacoat. But even that may have been treated as _trendy_ and hence, "out of fashion." At any rate it seemed the best match for jeans since those coats aren't long.

Very enjoyable video. Excellent advice.

I find the Tintin figure at the end a nice touch. I think you could do a pretty good video on how the styles of Tintin evolve over time during the series with Tintin finally wearing what look like chinos and penny loafers in Tintin and the Picaros....

So good. Thank you, Tim.

Boardwalk Empire is a fantastic series. Highly recommended

Superb video, Tim. Style, dressing well (casual or formal), and mechanical watches go hand in hand.

Excelelent analysis . The spirit of the age is the thing .

Thank you for the video! As someone who LOVES the show, I am trying to build a vintage wardrobe based on the late 1920's fashion. Altho, I'm going for more of a casual working class wear, which is similar in many ways.

Good Job..Tim!!

Thank you Tim! I really enjoyed the video.

Can your cover caps and hats on your next fashion tips video? I recently bought an Irish tweed cap and it makes me feel better dressed.

Love your suit!

I think we should bring back the classic, as I love the waistcoast, the overcoat and I am bringing back the bracers with my french cuff shirts & cufflinks as my signature. Its like a watch Tim, buy what you like & wear what you like.

Thank you!

I am a reenactor and wear period clothing every day. But, I really like the look of the suits. Do we know specifically which company makes the suits for the show?

Thursday boots are good. Also Wolverine 1000 boots . US made. I have both . Don't forget a good pair of black leather golves ! I also have a nice black umbrella. I don't care . I commute . Bus and train . I don't like to get cold and wet .

Aloha Tim !!! I am still hoping to hear your opinion on sunglasses.

I really enjoy dressing well, and especially enjoy wearing a quality suit with good shoes. It is just a pity that I have less opportunities to dress this way, as my lifestyle is a lot more casual nowadays. I have loads of nice suits, shirts, handmade Italian ties, shoes and just not enough occasions to wear them.

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Jeans? I think one should be really careful combining jeans with a substantial, well-made and historically inspired jacket in order to keep the whole image together. Matching colour, denim type, fit, a matching belt or suspenders (and not all jeans fits will go nicely with suspenders - I guess, you'd need a higher rise), the right leg length - jee, there's so much to consider it can make a whole new video! Then, what about vests? Doesn't a good jacket without a vest give already at least the end of 50's type of look? 🤔 Great video and subject, really thought-inspiring, thanks a bunch!

Would love to hear you thoughts on wearing Trachten today and can you get wool-cotten blends as you said the wool is so hot. Danke. Great video.

Any idea if a relatively good quality shoes or jacket can be ordered from Aliexpress? I saw there is tailered jackets that you can buy on the site.

God I've missed you so much.

Hey Tim, can you give me a short list of the shoes and jacket companies you named in the video? This would be very helpful :)

I think very important things of 1910's and -20's outfits are waistcoats and headgear

Leather... there are *women* who like fine leather products, too : -) Is it possible for you to provide, at least, the names of the German suppliers that you named?? Links would be nice, but names, as well... any of the 'big stores' that would carry these level of products? Nice video, thanks! My wife liked it, too...

Nice tips but am surprised you left out discussing HATS (which I consider to be like its own character in BB)!

Wow thanks for the video! I didn´t know that someone outside of the German zone actually know this series. Did they have an English translation?

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Hello Tim, i can buy a watch a Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec from a friend. The Dial is a bit hurt, how much less worth is the watch? Would be in General nice to see how a watch lose value in your opionion.

Interesting well explained why we love vintage watches clothes etc. Do you know Vintagebursche? You chaps should talk...

I like your style! I just hate men in their sweat pants who look as if they spent day and night in them. As for wool- it´s a fantastic insulator. I wear light wool in summer even or rather especially when it´s hot and it keeps the body temperature at the right level.

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When i was made redundant some years ago i splurged on a couple of leather jackets from Aero Leather Clothing (Scotland),these are stitch for stitch reproductions of WWII American flight jackets using patterns made from original jackets.They will outlast me easily.They also make a range of jackets modeled on '30's '40's and '50's styles,all are expensive and made on site from the finest leather.If like me you are a leather monster.check them out......................

If you’re put off buying a tailor made suit by the high price (and you live in a European city) try looking for tailors in areas where immigrants live and work. They are often very knowledgeable, capable and usually very reasonable with their prices. Give it a go.

What are your thoughts on pleated pants and which style belts do you prefer? Do you recommend dry cleaning, I ask this because I ruined a shearling lama winter coat by taking it to the dry cleaner?

Haha just went to suitsupply yesterday and did just this. Another option is go get measured or at least in the ballpark of one of these brands and buy on ebay

BTW, I my opinion, if you live in a major city and you wear a suit, you'll get looks, all right. Look 1: "Who the Hell does this snob think he is?!?!?" Look 2: "That guy looks hot!" Trust me, you'll get both looks!

Can you recommend an overcoat

No polyester Only cutton and wool

In the US, I added some historical pistols with my attire while we still have that freedom, which is dwindling fast. I watched Babylon Berlin twice and hoping for season 4 soon. Enjoying getting a snap shot of prewar Germany and the different factions competing for power. But the style and utilitarian use of clothing is as big of interest to set the flavor of the times.

Correct me if I am wrong . But is this show not set in the Nasi era ? The German army always had the best uniforms anyway . Lol ( Hugo Boss ).

did you make the bag yourself ???

Shoes... What's your take on Shoepassion and Oliver Grey? :)

10 years? For bespoke I think a good suit should last at least 20 with careful wear. Your suit is interesting but a buttoned breast pocket is a rare sight. Agreed on leather soles lethal in the wet but any cobbler will put rubber after market soles on for you. But don’t let them grind the welts. If you buy an expensive wool jacket or suit take precautions against moths with chemical means in the wardrobe and put the garments in a freezer for a few minutes if signs of the latter appear.

How I can explain my barbercut or hairstylist, I want a haircut like the detective Gereon Rath. It was common in the depression era.

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Are you evolving into a fashion channel? As for your point about fabric, can't you do 100% wool, but in a thinner blend such as tropical weight so you don't become a sweaty mess when you go inside? Also a point taken in shoes. I live just 15 or so miles from the Allen Edmonds factory so I pretty much buy nothing but Allen Edmonds, which features classic American styles. And like you, I mostly wear rubber soled dress shoes these days. and when I find a shoe with a leather sole, I have my local cobbler put rubber sole savers on the bottom so I don't have to nervously watch the weather forecast before putting on my dress shoes in the morning. As for accessories, we don't have as many options as men of the 30s. Wrist watch for sure, but hats are tricky. If you can pull it off, good for you. I am not 100% comfortable wearing anything other than functional beanies in winter. Other things men of the 30s used as accessories were a lighter, cigarette case, money clip, cufflinks, and tie bar. Most men don't smoke so lighter and cigarette case are pretty much out. And most men don't wear cufflinks or tie bars anymore. I do think a money clip is a good accessory and there are some great modern takes on the idea, either combined with a cardholder or not. Finally, I am considering a nice pen as an accessory, but I am wary since I am always losing pens. But, if I had some sort of leather organizer that fit in a jacket pocket that I could use to carry a nice pen, a small pocket knife, and either a small notebook or some business cards, that might be a cool thing to wear as an every day carry.

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I like your style but there is just one thing which is annoying for me. I am talking about a blue skull on the table. It looks cheap, too modern and I can't understand it's meaning for you and your chanell?

FAT...people got FAT so the shapeless silhouette began to be a necessity to fit more people withina small range of sizes. Oh...and greed.....less attention to detail=lighter budget for creators.....more $$$$ for the boss men.