Imported clothing sparks debate in U.S. menswear market
UPI reports mass imported ready-to-wear menswear from Taiwan Hong Kong Yugoslavia Romania and Poland floods U.S. stores. Critics warn of job loss and national prestige while defenders argue lower costs and quality justify imports. Retailers cite profit as a key motive.
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New York
UPI
U.S
Italy
France
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Yugoslavia
Romania
Poland
Paris
Colombia
Import Tangles in U S Apparel Trade Spotlight
Bernie Aronson of Aries Group cites risks of cutting imports as retaliatory moves loom. Arthur Gundershein notes subsidized exports abroad and price gaps not reaching consumers while Bob Ward of New York Sportswear emphasizes global sourcing from Japan Hong Kong India and Poland amid MFN concerns. Experts warn a 7 percent price rise for men’s clothing this season.
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Bernie Aronson
Aries Group Inc
Arthur Gundershein
Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union
Far East
Europe
New York Sportswear Exchange
Japan
Hong Kong
India
U.S
Poland
Aries
Aronson
America
Gundershein
Men’s Retailers Association
New York Perfume Ingredients Include Animal Substances
A UPI field report reveals many fragrances use civet musk and ambergris though the ingredients are rarely labeled. Executives from Fritzsche Dodge and Olcott describe a shift toward synthetic fragrances driven by cost and sourcing concerns.
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New York
UPI
Bob Doris
Fritzsche Dodge and Olcott Inc
International Flavors and Fragrances
Joseph J. Ferrari
Fritzsche
Manhattan
Civet
Mater
Fall wedding fashion shown by Killian's bridal show
Elegant fabrics and old fashioned lace highlighted by Killian's in a fall winter bridal show on Tuesday. Bridesmaids wore ivory royal blue and burgundy challis gowns with bolero jackets while a ivory bridal gown featured an Alencon lace jacket and matching hat. Bridesmaids gowns priced at 75 dollars each. Bridal gown price 240 dollars and hat 50 dollars.
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Killian’s
Jamie Ferguson
Park Towne Lane
Cindy Hansen
Mount Vernon Road
Julie Ryan
Glass Road
New Sleepwear Looks Reflect Romantic Fashion Trend
The season showcases prettiest sleep wear with lace edged shorty pants and cami top sets. Designers highlight feminine silhouettes and delicate detailing in intimate apparel.
John Walker invents first friction matches in England
The text notes that John Walker invented the first friction matches in England in 1827 and sold them under the name Lucifers. It also mentions Edward Jenner, born in 1749, as the English physician who originated vaccination.
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John Walker
England
Edward Jenner
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Pau
Sun
Holland Orchard & Nursery
Gazette
Bruce
Robert Boyson
Jewelry J Company
Third ‘Avenue
Killian
the Boyce
Lalo
SNL
Litens
2Nd Avenue
Second Ave
By Justine
Comer
Edgewood & Johnson
Woon
M&ssr Cabinetry
Paul Phelan
3Rd Ave
R. Lumber Co
Second Street
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