In the Pink Sportwear Trends for Men in 1955
The survey of 1955 fashion shows pink dominates as a masculine color along with greens yellows blues and grays. Stripes are rising in sportwear while new Italian necklines on sport shirts favor comfort and minimal front fastenings. Slacks come in new colors fabrics and elasticized sides with novelty three quarter length slacks and jackets matching auto colors expand the trend toward sporty leisure wear.
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NEW York
NEA
McGregor
Ed Furgol
Riveria
America
Ice Cream Colored Formal Wear Hits New York Runways
A shift from black and white formal wear to vibrant colors arrives in New York men’s dinner attire. Firms plan a six color lineup named after desserts, including pistachio green and French vanilla. Bergdorf Goodman’s Andrew Goodman notes women’s outfits will be matched in tone, with roomy casual jackets offering comfort alongside fashion.
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New York
NEA
Ricks
Wld
Andrew Goodman
Bergdorf-Goodman
Queen Victoria
Yesteryear
The Art of Wearing Clothes and Proper Hangers
The piece offers timeless wardrobe tips on coat fit and collar handling, tie knots, and brushing wrinkles. It emphasizes proper hanger choices to relax wool, 14 hour rest to de-wrinkle garments, and using a half Windsor knot for slick fabrics. It also notes training boys to use shoe trees and the longevity of wooden trees.
Washability Is Fabric Factor Drives Easy Care
New fabrics and blends reduce cleaning costs as nylon and Dacron become common in men s wear. Cotton remains easily washable while wool can shrink, though one tester reported no shrinkage after cold soak and brief hot wash followed by warm rinse and air dry.
Dark suit colors lead spring male fashion images
New York fashion reporting notes a shift to dark suits for spring and year round wear. Charcoal brown blue and green dominate tropical worsted fabrics with subtle pink and gold flecks, while bold greens like burnt olive gain prominence. Designs trim shoulders, soften fronts, and revive peak lapels to create an illusion of broader, slimmer silhouettes.
Bermuda Shorts and Bright Blazers Debut in Summer Style
New York fashion writers predict a bold summer for American men with Bermuda shorts and bright blaze rs set to trend. Blazers revive on the Riviera and coastal spots as sportswear firms tout comfort, washability, and color variety in light jackets.
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NEW York
NBA
Do it Yourself Hobby Becomes Real Craft Field
New York report notes DIY hobbyists can reach professional crafts through design knowledge. Museums offer free guidance, with major shows rising nationwide. The American Craftsmen's Educational Council promotes eight annual exhibits and travels to schools, maintaining American House in New York as a crafts outlet.
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New York
NEA
Brooklyn Museum
Cleveland Museum
Detroit Art Institute
DeYoung Museum of
San Francisco
Wichita Art Association
8 Museum
Worker Museum
Massachusetts
American Craftsmen's Educational Council, Inc
Council
Manner Tips For Tea Spoon Placement And A Power Failure Hack
The article advises leaving a used ice tea spoon in the glass to avoid a bare table and suggests not stirring if no resting place exists. It also offers a neat power failure gimmick using a nonworking flashlight with a candle and matches, hung near the kitchen door.
Cotton's Back Wrinklek Gone Cotton's Revival Growth
New York reports a cotton comeback with several manufacturers planning to market wrinkle resistant fabrics this summer. Twill gabardine chino and dark twill will receive finishes—cotton cords and seersuckers also targeted—aimed at resisting wrinkles and appealing to younger shoppers.
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New York
NEA
Charleston
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