TIES WILL BE FLORAL

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31344, 14 April 1967, Page 6

TIES WILL BE FLORAL

Colour co-ordinates have made their appearance in the form of matched sports coats and slacks. But this is very likely only the beginning of what will became a major trend.

Presently, we may expect to see completely co-ordin-ated outfits—ties included. The whole art of merchandising these days is to save the consumer trouble. So why not Instant Fashion? Clothes not only ready made but ready mixed and matched. It will save some shopping headaches. Meanwhile, in the matter of choosing ties, men must do their best with what colour sense they (or their wives) happen to possess. It is not dauntingly difficult; for tie designers have an eye to the main colour trends in men’s clothing and set fashions accordingly. The popular shades for this season are blues and

browns, with bronze green, burgundy, maroon and gold also in good standing. Dark plain colours, notably black and navy, are favoured for knitted synthetics. There is a strong trend in Paisleys and florals and, in contrast to the vogue in neat stripes and diminutive motifs, there is more interest in bolder geometrical and medallion designs. The striped tie maintains its fashion rating in bright and bold effects, but there is something of a move towards more conservative stripings—some with attractive shot shadings. Wool and knitted ties, especially in black, seem to be perennially fashionable, with the square-end style noticeably in favour. Wider

versions of the wool tie, up to 2| inches, seem to equal the narrow shape in appeal. Among younger men, 1} in to 13 in is the favoured width for ties of whatever kind. Two inches remains the standard width—2|in to 2|in for pure silks (a popular fabric along with polyester, Trevira cloths and hand-printed cashmere). So far there is no sign in New Zealand of a return to the wider tie styles which are reported to be making a comeback overseas.