Big Man Walking, Vintage Photo Contest
Here's a photo of my boyfriend's grandfather Papa Joe, who just had his 80th birthday last month. Papa Joe is such a generous, open-minded, and most humorous person. I've known him for many years and look up to him as my second dad. Papa Joe loves golfing everyday and stays very healthy. My favorite thing he does is when he twists his huge oversized vintage red diamond ring on his finger (which he won from a poker game when he was young) when he tells us a story; and he always ends the story in an unexpected humorous way. He used to sew and he still has his sewing machine in his room. Last month I stumbled across some photos on his sewing/computer table and was surprised to see this side of him. I totally fell in love with this photo and I am so glad I could share this with my favorite fashion blog. I love how he layered simple elegant clothes with a pop of funky polka dots scarf and tie. And most of all, I love the style of the photography (I am a photographer myself!). Hope you enjoy this photo too!
This is one of my favorite, he's my fiance's grandfather, Dr.Vittorio Melò.
He was born in 1921, and in this picture he was only sixteen year old.
He was one of the youngest pharmacist of his hometown, Bologna, Northern Italy.He was truly a charming person, a doctor with an artistic soul. A real gentleman with an etiquette under any circumstances and always impeccable manners and style.
This is one of my favorite, he's my fiance's grandfather, Dr.Vittorio Melò.
He was born in 1921, and in this picture he was only sixteen year old.
He was one of the youngest pharmacist of his hometown, Bologna, Northern Italy.He was truly a charming person, a doctor with an artistic soul. A real gentleman with an etiquette under any circumstances and always impeccable manners and style.
Comments on "Big Man Walking, Vintage Photo Contest"
Amazing !
Amazing pictures!
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damn, papa joe was a fine specimen in his day!
magnifique photo comme celle de votre grand mere, j'adore..
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Papa Joe slightly reminds of James Dean/James Franco....
love the shot...
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wow, amazing photos and stories!
Absolutely amazing. Great combo of the fun print and the demure layering.
wonderful photos. love the combo of the fun print and the demure layering.
papa joe looks like awesome.
I heart Papa Joe!
The first is perfection, and very James Dean/James Gandolfini. Brilliant stare.
all these vintage photos are incredible!
I don't envy your task - must be a struggle to choose...
I love these vintage pictures! So inspiring!
style definitely timeless
Papa Joe looks WONDERFUL!
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Papa Joe look wonderful! Think this is such a nice idea x
I love the 1st photo, it's beautiful. There is something about men of that era. Very handsome!
amazing...this is gorgeous..I love old pictures!
I really love the pictures, and the stories behind them.
Great photos. Not only Papa Joe and Dr. Melo but also other people on the photos are so chic and elegant. I wish it could be the same at the moment, it would be nice to see stylish people all around.
thank you for posting these! i always love this blog
I love this contest!
No comment !! Just beautiful!!
common in those days was a street photog who would snap your pic and then offer to sell you a copy, these are nice examples of those.
That first photo is so gorgeous and lovely!
Those men were definitely fine dressers :)
I really love that dot scarf and tie!
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You did this contest to present ur family or what???
That first picture is gorgeous!!!! I love it so much!!
Carissa
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Papa Joe looks so cool! Wow, everything just works. What a cool photo.
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This contest makes me so happy. Genius idea, Mr. Sart.
The two photos might be the very first 'street style photos' in the pre-Internet era. If we ignored the age of the photos, I can see such stylish people being photographed on a regular in Milan. Thank you for sharing!
An amazing presence!
Wow, what a fine idea this is. It is a big enough idea for a separate blog!
Tank you for sharring this whit me.
Camila from Brazil.
There is something foretelling in this photo...
It appears to have been shot on rue de Rivoli which is the area where M. the Sartorialist often finds his subjects nowadays. Funny how things are.
i love vintage photo
I'm really enjoying looking at these pictures and readings these stories! Great idea Scott!! :)
Papa Joe was a stud. Wow. I can't get over it! His outfit, his hair, the expression on his face... it's perfect.
I love the picture of of Dr. Vittorio Melo. I've walked on those streets and it's incredible to think they've been there that long.
lovely photos. the first picture is so cute!
Papa Joe rules.
... "boyfriend"? care to define?
i don't see too many polka-dots around that much - especially the large ones in that photo - on men and i absolutely love how it looks.
grace. pure grace. both of them.
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I truly admire vintage photos of those with impeccable, personalized style. Sometimes I wish I could teleport 60 or 70 years back just to immerse myself in all those classic looks and wear some lovely frocks as well.
xxLauren
true elegance. i really do like that!
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I love how unbelievably gigantic Papa Joe's clothes are!!
Amazing!
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the second picture was taken at the galleria vittoria emmanuelle right in the heart of milan ... amazing how it still looks the same today.
and oh both the guys, iconic style. superb.
Amazing, I love the papa joe photo, very dapper :) and it's so lovely that you see him as your second father. if you get a minute, please check out my blog at leather, lace and studs. my 200th follower receives a gift from my wardrobe :)
That's a cool picture with a very handsome man!!! :)
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papa joe looks a lot like charlie sexton in his youth!
The first picture is amazing - I aspire to be him!
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what an interesting contest, love it!
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"Tall Man" walking looks like Burt Lancaster in The Killers. Garrish, but cool.
Tall Man Walking looks lik Burt Lancaster from the Killers. Garrish, but cool.
That black and white one of Papa Joe is incredible. Honestly, brilliant style and he's got a great face.
great style! and the most amazing thing is that in Italy, you can find old people (like my grandfather) who actually wear those suits with elegance! Has this picture been taked in Milan?? the road seems very very much Via Vittorio Emanuele!!
XO by a youth Italian Pharmacy Student!!!
i agree papa joe looks awesome... kinda wanna go back in time just to meet him!
Papa Joe - the proportions are just perfect!
Wow
I'm from Bologna and I immediately recognize our "portici" !!! Beautiful picture and very charming man. :)
I'm from Bologna and I immediately recognize our typical "portici" !!! Beautiful picture, very charming man. :)
All these pictures are wonderful.
But this one of Dr.Vittorio Melò is remarkable because not only does he look dapper, so does everyone else in the background.
It was any age of real taste and elegance. And it's making me very sad to see how far we've gone away from that.
hot dyam papa joe
This is great. I love early 1900's fashion. Back in that day they sure knew how to dress with style!
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Papa Joe is Gorgeous.
wow, wish papa joe wasn't 80 nowadays))
If i were to have walked past Papa Joe, with his impeccable cheekbones, complimented by his sassy play of proportions, I would have fallen in love!
cool!!
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omg @ 5:32 am! i was thinking the SAME THING! good to hear that he just turned 80..awwww
The top one looks like if Michael Buble and James Franco had a baby. I enjoy that. These are GREAT pics! :-)
Papa Joe has kind of a James Dean look, doesn't he?
Both are elegant and beautiful men. Thanks for sharing.
Papa Joe was hot!!
Looking through these photos makes me sad, when I realise that the older generations in my family were never beautiful, never well-dressed or never wealthy.
The top photo is breathtaking. I love his pants!
The second picture was took in Bologna, via dell'Archiginnasio! I'm sure because that photo is mine!
Papa Joe is a mix between James Dean and Robert Sean Leonard in his Dead Poet Society's days. The epitome of polka dot verve.
Paula
Papa Joe seems like he might have been quite a heart-breaker back in his days :) Fabulous style..
These photos are so beautiful and so precious! I love both...papa joe looks as if hes a movie star with a thousand girls lined up around the corner for him and Dr vittorio looks so elegant and dashing for someone so young! Is that a flower i see hanging from his top pocket?
I wish more young men dressed like this today!
LOOVE!
Haha Yes I heard from my boyfriend that Papa Joe was a very popular guy when he was young. When Nana Donna starts a small argument, Papa Joe always jokes about having a mistress called "Lorna" and how she's so nice and does what he wants. hahaha But Nana Donna was a very attractive woman too. They are both the most open-mind and loving people! :)
Ellen
Oh my!, the first man in the photo is ubercool!!
WOW! So James Dean! Looking at these vintage photos makes me want to go back in time, so chic and elegant back then...
I was thinking Robert Sean Leonard and Jake Ryan myself. Definite stud material.
I love the way Dr.Vittorio Melò is holding himself and how impeccable his coat and tie are in this pic! A man who takes pride in his appearance and his profession.
I simply love all of your recent 'vintage' pics. They are all so amazing!
he reminds me of the lead in this italian film, seen earlier this year, also set in bologna!
"Gli Amici Del Bar Margherita"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCwooxiMvl8
regards, antony, hong kong
I love the first dress, the wide pants and the long jacket...reminds me a little bit of Armani Jackets...
I think he combined it also well with the scraf and his tie, wonderful! :)
So proud that my city Bologna appeared on this blog.. :)
You should come to Bologna, Scott..it's full of interesting people!
I loved walking along the portici in Bologna and was delighted to see this beautiful shot of Dr Melo strolling there so gracefully. These vintage photos are so touching,beautiful and inspirational they bring tears to my eyes. Thank you very much.
I love this photo! (Although Bologna is in the center, not the North ;-))
i'm pretty much in love with papa joe
Wow papa joe was a serious hottie back in his days. Love this picture