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

@wurstbrot3124

3 жыл бұрын

NICE

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

@madamedellaporte4214

3 жыл бұрын

Button down shirts are American fashion. Just saying.

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. ;)

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. 😀

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)

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

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...

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.

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.

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Miguel!

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.

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

Boardwalk Empire is a fantastic series. Highly recommended

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

Amazing suite

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!

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 😁

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....

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

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.

@edithkennedy

Жыл бұрын

Where are you finding not too pricey old clothes? Because I can’t haha

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

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.

So good. Thank you, Tim.

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Luke.

Thank you Tim! I really enjoyed the video.

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Neil!

Love your suit!

Good Job..Tim!!

Thank you!

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Pleasure ;-)

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 .

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.

04:30 “Man’s not hot Never hot”

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.

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?

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.

@requetedesantafe

2 жыл бұрын

I don't see any excuse i am wearing a suit every day now and i love it... the thing is that i don't always use a tie.

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

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!

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

💜

God I've missed you so much.

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Well, here I am. ;-)

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.

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...

Sharing with my 3500 Fscebook friends.

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 :)

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Loake, Cheaney, Trickers, Heinrich Dinkelacker for shoes, Suit Supply and Cove for the jacket. A viewer pointed out that Allen Edmonds is also a good tip and I fully agree.

@richardb22

4 жыл бұрын

Shoes . When you say rubber soles do you mean leather soles but you glue on a rubber sole protector which you can replace every so often without doing the whole sole ?

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

@@richardb22 I have this combination on some shoes and I'm very happy with that. But I also like Danite rubber soles as shown on the Loakes.

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.

First!!!

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?

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

I am in Germany 😉 And yes the show is available on netflix also in other countries.

@christinasteininger906

4 жыл бұрын

@@CasebackWatches Nice, I am from Austria *Dadadadadam* (sorry i can´t hold it). On Netflix, you say? Interesting. Why we have it only on Sky? :(

@christinasteininger906

4 жыл бұрын

@@CasebackWatches Hast du eigentlich auch Tipps für die Damenwelt? ;)

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

@@christinasteininger906 Leider nicht! Ich müsste mal daran arbeiten, aber derzeit denke ich noch, dass die Herren Tips eher brauchen ;-)

@christinasteininger906

4 жыл бұрын

@@CasebackWatches Ach ich glaube ihr Herren macht einen sehr guten Job XD Aber ja, dazu gibt es leider sehr wenig Kontent. Schade eigentlich. Aber es gibt generell zu Babylon Berlin fast nichts

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

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Hats are such a big topic and I only wanted to give an introduction in this video. Part 2? ;-)

@mrpeel3239

4 жыл бұрын

@@CasebackWatches Yes. Part 2. Thanks!

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......................

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

I know a bunch of guys who are pretty satisfied with their Aero jackets. The company is a legend.

No polyester Only cutton and wool

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?

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.

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, what do you mean with a bit hurt? How can this happen? Does it affect the rest of the watch? To be frank: This watch is often seen with huge discounts online, so I wouldn't buy it if it's not in perfect condition.

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

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I know him or at least his videos. Interesting guy!

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.

1:15 Signõra

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

Can you recommend an overcoat

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Crombie! www.crombie.co.uk

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

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

The quality of Shoepassion varies from shoe to shoe. Unfortunately most of them are inferior in my eyes. Oliver Grey I've never worn.

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.

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!

@madamedellaporte4214

3 жыл бұрын

Not in UK or Europe.

did you make the bag yourself ???

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Was kind of hardcore work but luckily it turned out nicely.

@christofferpedersen3939

4 жыл бұрын

@@CasebackWatches 👍🏻 can it make quick cameo in your next video ... I like to see the finished bag 🙏😊

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

@@christofferpedersen3939 Just check my instagram page, caseback_tim, there it is "pronto" ;-)

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.

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Not exactly a fashion channel, but I will enlarge the varieties of topics quite a bit. And I feel that topics like this video are very close to the values of a mechanical timepiece. Thin fabric simply doesn't have the look. AE is a great brand!

@martintanz9098

4 жыл бұрын

@@CasebackWatches I agree that the two topics do fit together and if you are going to wear a nice watch, you ruin the effect if you wear terrible shoes, or a giant sweat shirt. I added some thoughts on accessories. What are you thoughts on that? Everyone carries a smart phone these days, but that doesn't really count as an accessory. Sort of a modern convenience that has become a necessity, but not really very stylish.

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

@@martintanz9098 I see smartphones as a tool. You can make it look nicer with a leather pocket though.

@jibboom86

4 жыл бұрын

You can replace the cigarette case with a nice leather pen case, something like this ilbussetto.it/collections/originals/products/leather-pen-case-for-3-pens I'd put in a couple of fountain pens and a thin gentleman style knife.

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

@CasebackWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Depends a bit on the region. Here it is called a Fasson cut, elsewhere Undercut. But basically it is pretty much a standard haircut for men, but with longer hair on top then today's fashion demands. And it's treated with pomade instead of wax or spray. Real pomade is difficult to handle though. Needs practice ;-)

@svsv9

3 жыл бұрын

@@CasebackWatches It is little different from traditional "undercut" it is more dark at sides. Thanks, Never though some would answer my question. By the way this series are amazing, best in years I have seen. Deutschland 83, 86, 89 are amazing also, but little less or nothing of VFX. I fantasies I will in some point meet someone like Lotte, just dreaming!!!

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.

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Good tip about moths. And apparently only chemicals help. Forget lavender ...

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 ).

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the third season is located in the early 30s. The Nazi party came to power in 1933. But I have to disappoint you: The first uniforms weren't that spectacular.

@davidcoleman2463

4 жыл бұрын

Well I am a history nut . Lol. I also dress well . It is like wearing a nice watch . A man must have class . My grandfather dressed well . My dad dressed nice . When a man got a new suit he away got a hat at the same time . What do you think of the show peaky blinders ? I do like the caps . Sometimes I wear one with my leather jacket.

@martintanz9098

4 жыл бұрын

I am of the opinion that the less said about "fashionable" SS uniforms, the better.

Aber nur schwartz in oper

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?

@CasebackWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't have a meaning. It's a traditional skull from Mexico and I don't find him cheap. On the contrary i really like the color.

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.