COLOURS FOR MEN.
FASHION-ARTISTS MOVE. LONDON, Dec. 17. The. fashion artist; Henry . Paikes is ap pealing forTs,ooo young mentis the pioneers of the reformed dress movement to brighter masculine- drabness in modern life. lie has designed exhibits of brocaded evening dress with ruffles, buckles, ynd cravat, and coloured business suits. The Daily .Mail is sympathetic, but does not expect success (for the movement, as overmuch moral courage is’required. The pioneers of the revival of picturesque clothes claim that mipiy army and navy men and sportsmen arc supporting (lie movement. Air Parties estimates that the revival will Ire permanent when 5000 pioneers are enrolled in London and 10,000 in the country. Three of the loading West End tailors are turning out the gayest adaptations of old fashions, including gold-braided waistcoats and coats. The most favoured colours are royal blue and nurnle.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1712, 31 December 1919, Page 6
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140COLOURS FOR MEN. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1712, 31 December 1919, Page 6
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