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Learn the fascinating history of suspenders, from their 18th-century French origins and Albert Thurston’s 1820s innovations to Mark Twain’s famous patent: https://gentl.mn/why-men-wear-suspenders
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→ Tobacco Brown Silk Knit Tie: https://gentl.mn/tobacco-knit-necktie
→ White Poker Card Suits Embroidered Linen Pocket Square: https://gentl.mn/poker-motif-pocket-square
→ Monkey Fist Knot Platinum Shirt Studs: https://gentl.mn/platinum-knot-studs
→ Large Black Butterfly Silk Satin Bow Tie: https://gentl.mn/large-black-fb-bow-tie
→ Black Satin Silk Cummerbund: https://gentl.mn/black-satin-silk-sash
→ Black Boxcalf & Togo Reversible Leather Belt: https://gentl.mn/black-boxcalf-togo-belt
→ Eagle Claw Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks: https://gentl.mn/gold-lapis-belvedere-cufflinks
→ Small White Single-End Marcella Pique Bow Tie: https://gentl.mn/white-marcella-pique-tie
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→ Brown & Blue Paisley Silk Pocket Square: https://gentl.mn/blue-brown-fb-paisley-silk
→ Navy & Khaki Shadow Stripe Lightweight Cotton Socks: https://gentl.mn/khaki-navy-striped-socks
→ Oxford Cologne: https://gentl.mn/oxford-signature-fragrance
GUIDES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS:
→ Things That Are Better The Old Fashioned Way: https://gentl.mn/better-old-fashioned-way
→ Why Did Men Start Wearing Belts?: https://gentl.mn/why-men-started-using-belts
→ My Top 10 Men’s Style Books: https://gentl.mn/top-10-mens-style-books
→ The SECRET Source of Classic Menswear: Military Uniforms: https://gentl.mn/military-influence-on-style
→ 8 Essential Trousers for Your Closet (Buy These Pants First): https://gentl.mn/8-must-have-trousers
→ Why Did Men Stop Wearing Suspenders (Braces)?: https://gentl.mn/why-men-dropped-braces
→ Why Did Men Start Wearing Logos?: https://gentl.mn/why-logos-became-popular
→ The Story Of How The Boutonniere Buttonhole Came To Be On The Lapel: https://gentl.mn/story-of-boutonnieres
→ History of the Suit: The Evolution of Menswear from 1800 to Today: https://gentl.mn/history-of-suits-guide
→ Why Did Men Stop Wearing Hats?: https://gentl.mn/the-end-of-the-hat-era
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CREDITS:
→ Script: Tyler Domecq & Preston Schlueter
→ Camera: Graham Zima
→ Editing: Chris Dummmer
→ Visual Supervision: Jack Collins & Graham Zima
→ United Artists
→ Lionsgate
→ Carnival Films
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00:00 Introduction
00:17 Suspenders or Braces?
03:00 History
05:22 Why Men Wear Them
07:17 Advancing Designs
10:26 Styling Suspenders
#menswearhistory #suspendersvsbraces #styleevolution
Learn the fascinating history of suspenders, from their 18th-century French origins and Albert Thurston’s 1820s innovations to Mark Twain’s famous patent: https://gentl.mn/why-men-wear-suspenders
SHOP THE VIDEO:
→ Blue Delphinium Boutonnière Flower: https://gentl.mn/delphinium-flower-lapel
→ Tobacco Brown Silk Knit Tie: https://gentl.mn/tobacco-knit-necktie
→ White Poker Card Suits Embroidered Linen Pocket Square: https://gentl.mn/poker-motif-pocket-square
→ Monkey Fist Knot Platinum Shirt Studs: https://gentl.mn/platinum-knot-studs
→ Large Black Butterfly Silk Satin Bow Tie: https://gentl.mn/large-black-fb-bow-tie
→ Black Satin Silk Cummerbund: https://gentl.mn/black-satin-silk-sash
→ Black Boxcalf & Togo Reversible Leather Belt: https://gentl.mn/black-boxcalf-togo-belt
→ Eagle Claw Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks: https://gentl.mn/gold-lapis-belvedere-cufflinks
→ Small White Single-End Marcella Pique Bow Tie: https://gentl.mn/white-marcella-pique-tie
→ Lion & Gazelle Blackened Sterling Silver Cufflinks: https://gentl.mn/silver-lion-gazelle-links
→ Brown & Blue Paisley Silk Pocket Square: https://gentl.mn/blue-brown-fb-paisley-silk
→ Navy & Khaki Shadow Stripe Lightweight Cotton Socks: https://gentl.mn/khaki-navy-striped-socks
→ Oxford Cologne: https://gentl.mn/oxford-signature-fragrance
GUIDES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS:
→ Things That Are Better The Old Fashioned Way: https://gentl.mn/better-old-fashioned-way
→ Why Did Men Start Wearing Belts?: https://gentl.mn/why-men-started-using-belts
→ My Top 10 Men’s Style Books: https://gentl.mn/top-10-mens-style-books
→ The SECRET Source of Classic Menswear: Military Uniforms: https://gentl.mn/military-influence-on-style
→ 8 Essential Trousers for Your Closet (Buy These Pants First): https://gentl.mn/8-must-have-trousers
→ Why Did Men Stop Wearing Suspenders (Braces)?: https://gentl.mn/why-men-dropped-braces
→ Why Did Men Start Wearing Logos?: https://gentl.mn/why-logos-became-popular
→ The Story Of How The Boutonniere Buttonhole Came To Be On The Lapel: https://gentl.mn/story-of-boutonnieres
→ History of the Suit: The Evolution of Menswear from 1800 to Today: https://gentl.mn/history-of-suits-guide
→ Why Did Men Stop Wearing Hats?: https://gentl.mn/the-end-of-the-hat-era
Discover a world of knowledge and learn with our curated playlist!
→ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwC33qrNZRbB1Hs8u2UyeKzJxRixeo4c1
→ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwC33qrNZRbD79Os9cL1uaZx_knefS-Gc
Gentleman's Gazette - Join Us!
→ Website: https://gentl.mn/gentsgazette-website-03
→ A Shop for Gentlemen: https://gentl.mn/accessories-clothing-fragrance01
→ Support us on Patreon: https://gentl.mn/patron - be a part of the community!
→ Instagram: instagram.com/gentlemansgazette
→ Facebook: fb.com/gentlemansgazette
CREDITS:
→ Script: Tyler Domecq & Preston Schlueter
→ Camera: Graham Zima
→ Editing: Chris Dummmer
→ Visual Supervision: Jack Collins & Graham Zima
→ United Artists
→ Lionsgate
→ Carnival Films
What Kind of Gentleman Are You? Quiz: https://gentl.mn/type-gentleman-quiz
Want to join our team? Take a look at our open positions!: https://gentl.mn/work-with-us
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Suspenders or Braces?
03:00 History
05:22 Why Men Wear Them
07:17 Advancing Designs
10:26 Styling Suspenders
#menswearhistory #suspendersvsbraces #styleevolution
