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by Leftbanker
Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:59 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Churchill's Zipper Captoes
Replies: 14
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Concordia wrote:And what was his opinion of Sir Roderick?
Sir Roderick must be inspired to design a zip- up foundation for fashionable women....Jeeves never knows.
by Leftbanker
Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:49 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Churchill's Zipper Captoes
Replies: 14
Views: 3912

Concordia wrote: Paging Roderick Spode!
Jeeves said " No zipper for true gentleman, sir ! "
by Leftbanker
Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:18 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Churchill's Zipper Captoes
Replies: 14
Views: 3912

I don't think that many people would say that either the siren suit or the zipper boots are very beautiful - but they were immensely practical for a man, who ( however much credit he ran up ), needed to save time so that he could do more than any other to save our freedom - although, sadly, look at...
by Leftbanker
Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Churchill's Zipper Captoes
Replies: 14
Views: 3912

For gents, more pictures from my bookshelf.
I've been interested in this unique " wartime style" for years.

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