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Saturday, September 10, 2011

What do men want?

I came across these fashion advertisements in a 1969-70 American Fabrics magazine. What struck me was the boldness of the patterns for men's wear and I am seeing just a bit of that in current trends. The images also reminded me of my 19 year old son whom latched onto a 1980s hot pink jogging suit I picked up at an estate sale. He actually wore it around town for a while, he can be a character, but is not usually flamboyant.






Below: current fashion trends ~ From left: new menswear looks from Mugler, Louis Vuitton, and Rick Owens. Photo: Imaxtree
http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/06/new_menswear_collections_mugle.html


Below: MILAN, Italy -- In the most colorful, upbeat men's runway show since her Spring/Summer 2008 collection's garden party romp, Miuccia Prada managed to mine the American preppy canon alongside bold streetwear style patterns that included colorful puzzle-piece camouflage and dizzying geometrics on what appeared to be ballistic nylon outerwear and bags.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/runway_video/


If men could wear what they like, would any man you know wear any of the above outfits? I do remember seeing men wearing very 'hippie' patterned bell-bottoms and colorful shirts in the late 60s. Does your man have a favorite from above or a favorite style?

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Really enjoyed reading this. And the photos are a hoot, then and now!!

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  2. osovictoriaSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Thanks Laura, the 60s were a fun time in fashion, today is also such a great time to be able to mix so many different style together. Lovein' it!

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  3. Gail McCormackSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I so enjoyed this Post, I totally agree the 60s were a fun time all round!

    I wish you son a wonderful trip over here, I have not heard of WWOOF, I'll let you know if I find anything out

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I hate it that men feel so limited by their choices. I really wish the spirit of the 60s and 70s would return to men's fashion.

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  5. NaomiSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I agree!
    according to his own friends, my "man" wears clothes most people would consider to be pajamas... !

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  6. MartinJune 8, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    i agree We are providing soft and nice summer suites at reasonable prices sure you will like it.
    http://www.apparelnbags.com/nike-golf/index.htm

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