This is how the New Zealand Wool Board sees men’s clothing for spring and summer 1986 — “unstructured” summer jackets to match looser fitting trousers, both in pure wool. Pinstripes will yield to plaids and navy, fawn and tan will predominate in the plains. The jacket and trousers above are of “cool” wool — crisp, non-creasing fabric that is ideal for summer heat. The casual mood has affected every part of a man’s wardrobe. Shirts take on comfortable, ample jacket shapes; jackets become less formal and more comfortable for warmer days; and trousers are pleated, giving a looser, easy feel for casual summer movement.

Press, 28 August 1986, Page 16

This is how the New Zealand Wool Board sees men’s clothing for spring and summer 1986 — “unstructured” summer jackets to match looser fitting trousers, both in pure wool. Pinstripes will yield to plaids and navy, fawn and tan will predominate in the plains. The jacket and trousers above are of “cool” wool — crisp, non-creasing fabric that is ideal for summer heat. The casual mood has affected every part of a man’s wardrobe. Shirts take on comfortable, ample jacket shapes; jackets become less formal and more comfortable for warmer days; and trousers are pleated, giving a looser, easy feel for casual summer movement.