Leather fashion votes in big election year trends
Leather materials dominate the season with top finishes in suede and grain. Jackets, coats, vests and pants lead the lineup, with tanie and vest-suits, shirt-suits, maxi coats and unusual separates also featured. Leather outfits emphasize wearability, with feather jackets and shearling outerwear among the staples, and sporty suede looks continuing.
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Fall fashion alert for shoulder bags and leather styles
A vivid preview of fall bag trends highlights soft leather shoulder-strap purses as the standout, with casual to modern styles gaining ground. Suede dominates, while patent and brushed leathers, bold stitching, brass hardware, and trimmed details define newer models. Shorties and longer glove-inspired designs also appear in the mix.
Met stretch woven pajamas expand comfort line
Met's pajama makers plan to add stretch woven fabrics to their lines. An executive notes they introduced hye stretch woven models in solid colors with strong customer response, then added windowpane plaid and Persian patterns across long and short leg and sleeve variants. The firm says stretch wovens cost less than knits and complement knits rather than replace them.
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Pattern Shift in Designer Fashions Toward Simpler Styles
Pattern mixes give way to tailored seater suits and body dresses as designers redefine fabrics colors and shapes. Wem guides fashion coverage across all areas highlighting evolving trends and key looks for readers.
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Fall footwear trends mix tie shoes with bold pumps
Tie shoes dominate the fall lineup with new oxford and athletic styles, while pumps regain prominence in classic shapes. Spectator oxfords, ribbon ghillies, and perforated details appear alongside sportier ties and platform soles. Moccasins, boots, and sandals expand the range with varied heights, colors, and trims. Earth tones anchor the palette.
Fall 1972 Socks Extend Patterned Wardrobe Trend
Fall 1972 will set a new pace for men's socks with pattern extensions from shirts and jackets. Color becomes central with brown blues and gray business sock designs and bold sport sock shades such as Osage Copper Country Moss Burled Orange. Tips suggest matching or darkening with suits while avoiding lighter shades, as coats display wide revers and dramatic collars.
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Fashion Kicks Passe Says Oscar de la Renta
Designer Oscar de la Renta declares fashion has moved beyond costume kicks and nostalgia. He advocates a totally contemporary approach to clothing, urging wearers to seek items expressive of spirit with no hangups.
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Tall Girl Panty Hose Debut for 5'8 and Taller Women
For the first time this fall, tall women 5'8 and over will have a choice of popular panty hose styles. Two million American women with long stems gain a custom line designed for their proportions, addressing prior discriminatory limits faced by those 5'3 and taller.
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