The Houndstooth Haberdashery

The Houndstooth Haberdashery Finer things for men: custom-tailored suits, vintage clothing, custom hand-made fedoras, alterations Enjoy.

~Will M., founder of the Houndstooth Haberdashery

The Houndstooth Haberdashery began as a blog in 2007 out of a love of men's vintage clothing. The style, quality, and rarity of vintage pieces drove me to research and search for these elusive treasures. Browse through the over 275 posts found on the blog, ranging from short and sweet to scholarly and informative. The Houndstooth Haberdashery Etsy page followed in December of 2011 in an attempt to

provide men with affordable, quality vintage pieces. Since then the haberdashery has garnered nearly 500 favorites and made over 200 successful transactions. The next step was a brick-and-mortar shop in 2018, offering not only men's vintage clothing, but tailor-made suits, handmade custom hats, shaving supplies, and more. This Houndstooth page is meant to provide you with easy access to myself and the haberdashery. Whether you're a connoisseur of fine vintage and/or tailored clothing, a buyer, or just intrigued with the history of men's style, this page is your doorway to an incredible world.

For the first time in years (almost a decade?), I'm able to fit into my wedding suit. I've been losing weight over the l...
05/24/2026

For the first time in years (almost a decade?), I'm able to fit into my wedding suit. I've been losing weight over the last two months and have been making good progress. Just a little more to lose, but I'm happy with what I've achieved so far.

The suit is dated 1941, paired with a 1930s brocade tie, a modern linen shirt, modern spectators (also worn at my wedding 14 years ago), all topped off with a late 1940s Mallory fedora from my great great-grandfather's shop.

Feels good!

Sent by a follower, an original advertisement for the Tri-Threat Jacket!
05/22/2026

Sent by a follower, an original advertisement for the Tri-Threat Jacket!

This is the coolest piece I've seen a while! The 1950s Tri-Threat Jacket: two pieces that could be worn three different ...
05/21/2026

This is the coolest piece I've seen a while! The 1950s Tri-Threat Jacket: two pieces that could be worn three different ways. The nylon jacket accepts the zip-in wool fleece jacket as a liner. So you can wear the casual brown sports coat by itself, the nylon coat by itself, or with the sports coat zipped in the nylon coat as the liner!

Tagged size 38 but would fit size 40R just fine (the mannequin used for the photos is size 40). PM for info and pricing.

Important announcement: the shop will only be open by appointment these next two weeks, perhaps longer.Not to worry, we'...
05/18/2026

Important announcement: the shop will only be open by appointment these next two weeks, perhaps longer.

Not to worry, we'll return to regular hours afterwards. Our schedule is just too full these upcoming weeks.

So if you'd like to stop in, just send me a PM on here and we'll work something out.

I've been absent from here recently, while attempting to get things ready for the upcoming house purchase.Even so, I've ...
05/14/2026

I've been absent from here recently, while attempting to get things ready for the upcoming house purchase.

Even so, I've still been on the lookout for amazing vintage for you all. Here's the latest batch, with the stand-outs being the 1950s leather belted back jacket and the two ties.

We will only be open on Thursday, 4-7 PM, this week. We've been pretty quiet lately. Not to worry, all is good. Better t...
05/12/2026

We will only be open on Thursday, 4-7 PM, this week.

We've been pretty quiet lately. Not to worry, all is good. Better than good. We'll get back to normal soon.

We will be closed today and Saturday, but open Thursday and Friday this week, 4-7 PM.
05/05/2026

We will be closed today and Saturday, but open Thursday and Friday this week, 4-7 PM.

This 1950s topster lounge jacket is like none other I've seen: it has a front yoke and dual vertical chest gussets. It h...
04/28/2026

This 1950s topster lounge jacket is like none other I've seen: it has a front yoke and dual vertical chest gussets.

It has a few moth holes and the bottom button is missing (the throat button could be used as its replacement). Otherwise in nice condition.

Size 42R. PM if interested!

A solid hat from the 1940s. Size 7, it's well-used and would make a great outdoor hat. With some scuffs and stains, the ...
04/25/2026

A solid hat from the 1940s. Size 7, it's well-used and would make a great outdoor hat. With some scuffs and stains, the medium-weight fur felt is still soft and pliable.

PM

Cowichan FTW. This 1950s cowichan sweater is in excellent condition with a working zipper. Fits size 40R nicely. PM
04/25/2026

Cowichan FTW. This 1950s cowichan sweater is in excellent condition with a working zipper. Fits size 40R nicely.

PM

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