Canberra facet of national window on male fashion trends
The feature surveys Canberra’s climate for dressing and outlines men’s fashion for a coming season. It highlights colors like oatmeal beige and earthy tones, with trends toward single or two button suits, wider lapels, longer jackets, and varied fabrics including checks, tweed, and cord. It notes formal wear balancing with casual pieces, and calls out key colors and patterns shaping midcentury menswear expectations.
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Sir Nash
Shack
Winter knits gain sophistication in 1968 Australia
The 1968 Australian Wool Fashion Awards in Sydney and Melbourne showcased masculine bulky knit jumpers and refined styles. Coats featured windowpane and shadow checks with co-ordinates for men and women, while lighter colours and white shirts with dark suits receded. Fashion experts foresee deeper colors, longer lapels, and varied collar spreads shaping next season’s men’s wardrobe.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Camel Fashion Through The Ages In Modern Garb
A fragmented fashion note discusses camel colors and styles from the sixties to today. It mentions single-breasted garments, navy accents, and varied camel tones, urging personal expression through color and texture.
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Miture
Updating an old look in Australian menswear
Melbourne designer Mike Treloar aims to modernize Edwardian style with slimlines, color coordinated outfits, and minimal bulk. His autumn winter 1968 range features squared shoulder lines, collarless and high button jackets, slide fasteners on sports coats, and slim trousers.
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Mike Treloar
Melbourne
Pierre Cardin
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Shien
Hine
Fone
Acre
Mike Trelnar
Treloar
Prue Acton
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