The curios are truly coming out of the woodwork today. This vintage genuine sealskin bow tie, made in St. John's, Newfoundland by E. Melendy Ltd, recently sold on eBay for a paltry $21.50 (shipping not included)
And no, I was not the buyer. But whether one is outraged by the barbarity or attracted by the lustre - a matching evening overcoat is the image that springs to mind - this, as well as being barbaric and lustrous, is undeniably exemplary of true luxury: the power to be offered or to commission whatever one wants and then proceed to get away with it in a certain style
Alright, it's a little seductive. There are only so many stones a carnivore can throw
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Seal is always appropriate to to wear when one goes out clubbing.
Now I feel behind the curve
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It had me clicking straight onto eBay. Fashion ALWAYS gets in the way of my deeper morals.
london girl up north
I have the same bowtie and wore it last night to rave reviews. It dates back to my grandfather's era.
I have one of these actually, and I have been trying to track down information about E. Melendy, Ltd. It's hard to find!! Do you have any info??
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