Shabby Chic?

Source: http://lantern.mediahist.org

In a photo and caption from an old fan magazine that I've saved (but cannot identify the date at the moment), Franchot remarks, "I buy clothes about every three years, which accounts for the fact that I'm frequently shabby-looking."

I beg to differ, Mr. Tone. You are decidedly and consistently "un-shabby-looking." Readers, I present you Exhibit A (through H)!