George Knightly, himselfThis site was created with women's fashion accessories in mind, however, I now realize the growing difficulty in finding men's clothing from the proper period. I have edeavored to collect sources for acquiring these garments.

The closest thing I have found to Mr Knightly's straw hat was an Amishman's hat, from PA. This (the Amish hat) seems to be what the reproduction catalogs are selling as well. Not exact, but pretty close! I paid $8 for mine. They go for about $12 in the catalogs.

The hardest thing to find so far, is authentic coats and jackets. There are patterns available, however, so never fear! You may also like to check out this article by Marc Cassler, a Regency Dance instructor

Having Fun with Costuming: Men

Jas. Townsend and Son * Bradley Company of the Fox
Ages of Elegance * Aston Suttler


Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc.
 Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc.
My favorite vendors so far have been Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc. They carry a large selection of shirts, britches and breeches, hats, waistcoats, and just about everything else you might need, except period authentic (1800) Dress coats and jackets. They do have a large pattern section, which includes everything from underwear to coats and cloaks for both men and women. Check out thier website and definitely ask for the free catalog!

Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc.: Waistcoat, shirt, stock and breeches A few of my favorite parts of the Jas. Townsend catalog are their selection of accessories (including glasses, recast pewter buttons and coins, breeches and shoe buckles, watches, and military insignias and gorgets) and their men's shirts. The shirts are reasonably priced (from $29) and can be had in cotton or linen. They look just like Mr Darcy's :~D

Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc. has a very nice website at: http://www.jastown.com where you can order from their catalog. You can also call and request a catalog sent to your home: 1 (219) 594-5852.


Bradley Company of the Fox The Bradley Company of the Fox
A fine on-line supplier of reproduction clothing, The Bradley Company of the Fox carries many of the same items as Jas. Townsend. They do have a wider selection of shirts and stocks, but show only line drawings instead of photographs for many of their items. Bradley also carries a few different styles of coats and greatcoats.

The Bradley Company of the Fox is located on-line at http://www.bradleycompanyofthefox.com and has full ordering capabilities from their site.


Ages of Elegance Ages of Elegance
Ages of Elegance specializes in the manufacture of historical clothing for Weddings, Museums, Collectors and Re-enactors. Clients include, English Heritage, The Royal Armouries, The Norwegian Ministry of Defence and various regimental, international and local museums. The garments are constructed using contemporary methods and techniques as far as possible. They endeavour to make clothing as historically accurate as 20th century materials and information allow.

Find them on-line at: http://www.ageofelegance.dabsol.co.uk/


Aston Suttler The Aston Suttler
Though specializing in the American Civil War (circa 1860-1864), the Aston Suttler carries many items which could be useful for Regency wear. They stock men's shirts (in the widest variety of fabrics I have yet seen), stocks and cravats, top hats and straws, buttons, braces, gloves (men's) and paper money as well as the full line of Period Impressions patterns.

Aston Suttler is not available on-line. Write to them for a catalog: Aston Suttler * P.O. Box 2365 * Aston, PA 19014 * USA * or call them at: 1 (610) 497-3973.

E-mail them with questions:astonsut@bellatlantic.net

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