- Sunday, September 25, 1988 - North Shore News

‘60s STYLES

Look is

FALL ’88 ushers in a whole new
feeling of fashion excitement, as
the spirit of the ’60s returns, offer-
ing men across the country an op-
portunity to express themselves
through their clothes, recreating
the easy mood established 20 years
ago.

Especially in sportswear, fashion

retro for

freedom is exhilarating, as well-
dressed men can choose between
cool neutrals and sizzling brights,
subtle solids and playful patterns.
In fact, fall ’88 is ‘shaping up,"’
according to Randy Ronning,
fashion director of a major
department store, ‘‘As a time when
man can find a fashion attitude to

Now completing your look with a
full selection of footwear.

en's
suit all of his different moods and
interests."”

For men who like to see all their
options spread out in front of
them — there are many.

Among the casual wear stand-
outs: are tie-dyed t-shirts which
demonstrate how easily the ’60s
mood can be updated to suit the
*80s lifestyle.

Some sweaters boast geometric
patterns on black grounds, another
60s motif reinterpreted for the
*80s.

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fashion

Another trend that’s flying high
for fall 88 is the aviator look,
which features blouson jackets in
all of fall’s favorite fabrications
and leathers, paired with pants
which boast a wide range of
unusual pocket treatments.

As far as tailored clothing is
concerned, the '60s fashion
freedom prevails, though in a far
more subdued way.

Such traditional elements as
stripes, tweeds and solids are used
in combination to add excitement

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to even conservative styles, as pat-
tern on pattern makes a play for
centre stage.

While the trend in suits and
sportscoats is reserved, resulting in
subtle patterns overlaid on dark
grounds, according to Ronning, “‘a
spirited selection of neckwear in
unusual paisleys, dots and
geometric patterns gives the
business dresser a look that’s both
established and adventurous.”

The ’60s fashion spirit has
grown up, encompassing man’s
conservative as well as his playful
side —- a perfect pairing for the
80s, and absolutely right for fall

Accessories
key to style

THIS FALL, color is the key to
fashion accessories.

From handbags and gloves, to
scarves and belts, rich jewel tones
will enhance accessories and add
freshness to fall ready-to-wear.

Here are some suggestions to
help give your wardrobe a com-
plete and updated iook:

© Scarves — Oversized is the key
to this grouping. Fall neckwear is
patterned, colorful and luxurious.

Look for tapestry and paisiey
prints, florals, houndstooth,
checks and plaids, plus velvet
touches for day, trimmed with
metallic for evening.

Functional scarves in cable, rib-
bed and heathered knits, as well as
cowls, funnels and hoods, will
keep you warm and looking good
at the same time,

* Gloves — The news is longer
lengths. Look for them made of
satin in vibrant colors for a hot
evening look, as well as in leather,
knit and the newest suede for a
chic daytime look.

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