Picture Day.

More photos from our last shoot. All garments available for sale soon (hopefully)

More from The 1939 Clothier.

More photos to come.

navy-ism

Thanks to an ebayer for this bit of knowledge.

Hi - I am happy to help. The fish flanking the submarine are called "dolphins" but not the mammals we think of. The original intent of the designer was to portray Mahi-Mahi, also know as "Dolphin Fish".

As to the origin/history of the insignia: The original suggestion for a submarine badge or distinguishing device came from Capt. Ernest King in early 1924 (he later became Commander in Chief, US Fleet during WWII - similar to the current Chief of Naval Operations). The Navy started working on designs of various types - even Capt. King submitted one which was rejected. The Navy asked a Philadelphia firm involved in designing Naval Academy class rings to give a try. That firm came up with 2 designs which were ultimately combined into the one we have today.

The final design went through the Bu. of Navigation (know as Bu. Personnel today) and on to the acting Sec. of the Navy, Teddy Roosevelt, Jr., who officially accepted the design as the official submarine qualification badge in March of 1924.

From 1924 - 1941 the badge was only authorized to be worn by officers and men while active in submarine units. Once transferred out of submarine service the badge could not be worn. The uniform regulations of 1941 changed that to permit the badge to be worn permanently once it was awarded.

Sorry there is no real significance (that I can find) to the dolphins other than the fact that it was a design submitted by a firm and accepted. 

I see that I have rambled on a bit but I trust this helps. Thanks for your interest in the Naval History of our country.

Navhist

Being Hispanic II

Prison-ism

Jacket selvedge.
Chambray shirt.
When the hispanic population was banned from using irons they sewed in their creases to keep looking sharp.

Swedish prison jacket. I wish this denim was available to buy. Super heavy weight, and extra rough.
Painted metal buttons.
Inside waist cinch.
Inside pocket. Cool closure, remind me to borrow that.

Metal hooks for a belt

The 1939 Garage.

Why have one project when you can have two.

A Day In Whittier.

The Reason.

I was skating before this video came out.  Just messin around slashing. After I saw this video I wanted everything that was skateboarding. The clothes, the music, the look, the attitude. I was in love.

A Day In L.A.

Ah The 70's

Is that an amc pacer or a ford pinto?

Primer Nationals

Los Boulevardos Car Club had some of the nicest paint jobs at the show. There is something about metal flake in the summer sun. 

The RRL Bowery Boot

My wife surprised me with a pair of RRL benchmade boots for my birthday. Only 44 of these were produced and feature deadstock cat's paw soles. Thought I would share.

1939

http://slamxhype.com/fashion/1939-interview/        

Thank you to Nick at slamxhype for this feature on their website. Have a look!

A lesson in style by Mr Julien Stranger

Pomona Swap Meet

This sunday was the Pomona Car Swap Meet. This 1940 chevrolet pick up is a regular there. This thing is loaded with just about all the accessories you could get in 1940. 

Whittier car show

Very nice 1954 Chevrolet. 
 1938 Chevrolet pick up in original condition.
1941 Hudson pick up. Rare bird
1948 Chevrolet fleetmaster 4 door sedan. The three stainless moldings on the fenders are not original to this model. Those were for the higher end Fleetline. They do look nice though on this two toned sedan.
1937 Chevrolet 

The 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe.

This one is my favorite of all the 1939s in Los Angeles. This is an original color for this year called Yosemite green. Very stock, clean, and simple. NICE!!