A true vintage king: Matt Deckard of Matt Deckard Apparel

Lena | May 2, 2010 | 0 Comments

Matt's client: Dave Vanian of punk band The Damned

BROOKSIE: In one sentence describe your clothing line?

MATT: Suits for the man of action.

BROOKSIE: I know we have a few things in common and one of those things is a love of the Twenties and Thirties, why are you drawn to this particular time period?

MATT: The romance of those eras is a big part of it along with the clothing from that time – they seem to go hand in hand.

BROOKSIE: What advice would you give gentlemen on how to look sharp and well dressed?

MATT: Quality is always luxury but luxury is not always quality. For example, go to one of your big name high dollar department stores. Take a real close look at a big name designer suit. Because of the name we equate it to luxury, yes this is true, but take a closer look at the suit, what kind of fabric is it made out of is it thick or thin?

Take a look at the construction of the suit and last but not least look at the fit, be honest how does it really fit? Does all of this luxury really equal quality? Then ask yourself what are you paying for, just a name or true quality?

BROOKSIE: When did you start Matt Deckard Apparel?

MATT: Late in 2007.

BROOKSIE: Here is one last question for you – what is your all time favorite thing to do?

MATT: Swing dancing of course!

Find the original interview and plenty of amazing Twenties and Thirties inspiration on Brooksie’s blog http://artdecogirls.blogspot.com