London--menswear capital of the world

[claireshaeffer]

My friend Tim Long the former curator at Chicago History Museum is now the curator at the Museum of London. Here is the link to a brief history of the 3-piece suit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRUOwFnKwq0&feature=player_embedded.

I think you'll enjoy it.

 

[jauntyrooster]

Thank you for sharing this - a great way to spend 3 minutes!

 

[Metro Retro Vintage]

That was excellent! I really liked it.

 

[pastperfect2]

what fun!

 

[sewingmachinegirl]

I loved that clip Claire- and what fantastic presentation- the Museum of London and Tim have got it sussed!!
Man I want to go back to the UK so badly! I loved that Museum when I was studied there in 2005.

 

[EndlessAlley]

Thanks Claire for posting. Beautifully done and lots of great info packed into a few minutes.

 

[retro ruth]

I love the Museum of London. I used to eat my sandwiches in their little garden every day when I worked near there.