Vintage Elegance with Robert E. Bryan

Robert E. Bryan at home, NYC, April 2011

I met Robert E. Bryan thru Sean Crowley, who thought that Robert's impeccable style and exquisite collection of vintage would make for a great addition to the project.  Mr. Bryan is the author of American Fashion Menswear, and was the men's fashion director of the NY Times Magazine, the men's editor at W, fashion editor of Men's Wear Magazine, and fashion director of 'M' magazine.  The Trad did a great extended interview with Robert when his book came out  - much better words than I will even attempt!

I can only tell you that I was just a wide eyed observer trying to take in all the glorious details - the art, the clothes, the jewelry, the furniture, the books, the records!  I am a great appreciator of Art Deco and vintage modern from early 20th Century, so I was in awe.  Mr. Bryan has collected for 30 plus years - and at times when not many others had an eye for these gems - so he has the cream of the crop, folks.  Matt Fox of Fine and Dandy accompanied me to witness the splendor...

Let's just take a moment to look at his outfits, shall we?



Notice the horizontal stripes.  White linen.  Tie bar is from 1939 NY World's Fair.

















Next up are more shots of the interiors and collections!