Vintage photos of Kleinhans menswear window displays

[Robin of Frocksley]

Just wanted to share these wonderful photos of the window displays from Kleinhans. Kleinhans was a beloved department store in downtown Buffalo, NY (my hometown). These photos (and hundreds more) were discovered recently and sold at auction. From the auction house that sold the photos:

“Each photo depicts menswear in a variety of jaunty and modern designs meant to appeal to everyone in Buffalo, from the career to college man. Nearly all of these striking images were photographed at night.”
– Swann Auction Galleries.

 

[northstarvintage]

Oh WOW. I want every single thing in those photos!

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

Me, too!

Thanks for sharing. Great photos!

 

[Pinkcoke]

Gosh I'd love to do one of these displays for a fair - I've got everything except the top hat! (I have a grey one, but no morning suit...)

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

Thank you for sharing. Visual merchandising was my career and I miss seeing windows done this way.

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

cool. thanks so much for sharing!

 

[Midge]

So cool!

 

[sewingmachinegirl]

Oh WOW. I want every single thing in those photos!

Me too Susan!

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Stunning! Thank you for sharing. Everything is so well displayed, although the mannequin in the second piece looks a bit creepy.

 

[Robin of Frocksley]

Stunning! Thank you for sharing. Everything is so well displayed, although the mannequin in the second piece looks a bit creepy.

So true! There is something slightly sinister about him. I feel lucky to have this wonderful community of vintage lovers to share with.

 

[EndlessAlley]

Love them all, but "college shop" is especially amazing when one thinks of what kids wear today!