The Duke of Windsor

**Warhoover** · 21st August 07, 10:16 PM

I wonder if its available?????

I doubt it, they are probably property of one of the museums or more likely part of the collection at Windsor Castle since he was the Queen's Uncle.

**Peter C.** · 21st August 07, 10:33 PM

He was the king, but he abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson a divorcee, then his brother, the present queens father, became king.

Wallis Simpson was American and I believe they lived in France, so his things could be anywhere.

Peter

**McClef** · 22nd August 07, 01:22 AM

I doubt that his clothes would be state property, at least following his abdication, but what he took with him on his travels afterwards is a good question.

Yes they lived in Paris after the war. I can't remember if the Duchess sold off any of his effects after his death but there was certainly a big auction of hers following her death.

**cessna152towser** · 22nd August 07, 01:30 AM

Very interesting pictures and nice tartans. Thanks for posting.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 22nd August 07, 04:55 AM

I personally love the houndstooth jacket and waistcoat with the kilt. Mixing patterns with tartan is a very traditional thing to do in Scotland, and I suppose in the UK at large, though I know here in America people tend to shy away from it. However, done with care and an eye for what tones well, I think it presents a very sharp and authentic look.

Notice in a few things -- first, no belt with the waistcoat. Second, in the last picture, look where his kilt pin is positioned.

~M

**Nick** · 22nd August 07, 05:09 AM

These were out of an auction catalogue, several of the Duke's suits were being auctioned off.

Matt, I noticed the same thing about the kilt pin. It's in the same position in the first picture, I wonder if they used the old photo for a reference or if it's been pinned there for seventy odd years?

**Cawdorian** · 22nd August 07, 05:50 AM

The Duke of Windsor was meticulous about his clothing and appearance, an inpeccable dresser and was one of the most stylish men of his time.

I like the houndstooth check with the tartan, but we really do need to have a talk with him about the proper way to tie his ghilles.

**Warhoover** · 22nd August 07, 05:53 AM

we really do need to have a talk with him about the proper way to tie his ghilles.

He was probably like many of us and hated the blasted things!

**Rusty** · 22nd August 07, 06:03 AM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

I personally love the houndstooth jacket and waistcoat with the kilt. Mixing patterns with tartan is a very traditional thing to do in Scotland, and I suppose in the UK at large, though I know here in America people tend to shy away from it. However, done with care and an eye for what tones well, I think it presents a very sharp and authentic look.

Notice in a few things -- first, no belt with the waistcoat. Second, in the last picture, look where his kilt pin is positioned.

~M

Yes, the kilt pin was something I noticed too. Why do you suppose it's worn so high was it a fashion of the day?

**McClef** · 22nd August 07, 09:54 AM

Will have to check kilted photos of other royal personages to see if they wore their kilt pins the same way. I also note it's the plain safety/diaper pin type rather than the more ornate ones many of us like to display!

But the Duke was a fashion setter - what better knot in a tie than the Windsor Knot ascribed to him?