Perfectly Suited: A History of Men's Suits
Perfectly Suited A HISTORY OF MEN'S SUITS 1920s Suiting Trends Fashion Icons • "Lounge" suit with shorter jacket replaces longer frock coat • Charlie Chaplin • Al Capone • Rudolph Valentino Suitable for everyday or business wear • Black tie and tuxedo become the choice for formal occasions • High-waist, straight-leg trousers pair with double-breasted waistcoats 1930s Suiting Trends Fashion Icons • Clark Gable • Henry Fonda • The Duke of • Loose-fitting coats come into vogue • Trousers tapered at the ankle Windsor Double-breasted suits still popular • Shoulders squared off with padding 1940s Suiting Trends • WWII prompts fabric rationing • Suits and jackets cut as straight Fashion Icons • Frank Sinatra • Humphrey Bogart • Fred Astaire as possible • Grey flannel becomes popular 1950s Suiting Trends Fashion Icons • Dean Martin • Pleated-front trousers return Cary Grant • Leisure wear becomes more popular • James Dean • Suits worn mainly for the office or special nights out 1960s Suiting Trends Fashion Icons • The Beatles • Michael Caine • Brian Jones . "Mod" comes into vogue • Skinny-fit suits • Ankle-length trousers • Collarless jackets 1970s Suiting Trends Fashion Icons • Jackets feature wide lapels • Flared trousers • David Bowie • Mick Jagger • Burt Reynolds • Single-button jackets 1980s Suiting Trends Fashion Icons • Power suits come into fashion • Some favor linen and slouchy fabrics • Pleated-front trousers in vogue • Richard Gere • Michael Douglas • Don Johnson 1990s Fashion Icons Suiting Trends · Brad Pitt • Slim-fit suits return • Emphasis on minimalistic design • Skinny trousers with slim ties • Christian Bale • George Clooney 2000s Suiting Trends Fashion Icons • David Beckham • Robert Downey, Jr. • P. Diddy • Luxury fabrics popularized by celebrities • Emphasis on individuality · Accessories like pocket squares return 2010s Suiting Trends Fashion Icons • Bespoke, masculine suits in favor • Similar to tailored styles of the 196os • Solids and plaids acceptable as long • Jon Hamm • Justin Timberlake • Idris Elba as they are well-made • Classic style with modern touches Infographic provided by Mohan's Custom Tailors Inc. MOHAN'S www.mohanscustomtailors.net custom tailors• new york Sources: http://www.shortlist.com/style/a-brief-history-of-suits http://www.askmen.com/daily/austin_60/63_fashion_style.html http://www.askmen.com/daily/austin_60/63b_fashion_style.html http://www.listal.com/list/fashion-icons-every-decade
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