E71: Apparel Arts and Dressing Like the Esquire Man (8/1/21)

(Originally aired 8/1/21) We're back from the break! In this episode Spencer & Ethan go to their roots and talk about the beautiful menswear illustrations found in Apparel Arts. These slightly cartoon-ish figures contrasted with incredibly detailed clothing were quite formative in developing not only our taste but for learning just how creative vintage tailored style could be. We also discuss the concept of "The Esquire Man", which was pretty much the #menswear dude of the 1930s. Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/08/01/dressing-like-the-esquire-man/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ Watch us stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar Outline 06:04 - Historical Context 11:41 - Apparel Arts and Esquire Notability 25:39 - Nothing is New 26:39 - Esquire Encyclopedia 32:11 - The Esquire Man 48:42 - Nothing is New (Callback) 54:03 - Proof of Precedent/Take the Pressure Off 1:02:10 - Wrap-Up