Summer Fashion from White to Travel Ready Looks
Summertime style guide highlights white pants and T shirts as versatile essentials. Ellesse sneakers and floral socks lead a range of casual pieces from Necessary Objects and J. Crew, with coastal-inspired dresses, skirts, and breathable fabrics from Bloomingdale’s to Strawbridge & Clothier. Accessories include leather wallets, straw hats, and Cordura luggage for light, stylish travel.
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Ellesse
Ricky Remos
Laura
Sandy Raffiani
Bloomingdale’s
A&s
Strawbridge & Clothier
Nicole Miller
J. Peterman
Nantucket
J. Crew
Anna
Spain
Europe
L.L. Bean
Crabtree & Evelyn
Swimwear Firms Offer Body Taming Styles For 1992 Trends
Designers roll out wearer friendly swimsuits that lift tuck and conceal flaws. Brands like Slimsuit Miracle Suit and Jantzen promote shaping features while patterns shine. One piece dominates sales as two piece gains pace with higher waists. Coastal regions drive most swimwear sales while fabrics shift toward Lycra blends and stylish treatments.
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Stahnke
Jantzen
Ms. Stahnke
Mr. Dodd
Sessa
How to suit your figure in swimwear advice
A guide from Anne Cole and designers on choosing swimwear to camouflage flaws. Tips cover short legs, heavy hips, long or short torsos, tummy bulge, large or small busts, with styling moves like vertical stripes, high waists, blouson tops, belts, patterns, and neckline choices to visually balance and flatter figures.
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Anne Cole
Los Angeles
Cole
Bold new men’s swimwear with longer trunks and athletic details
Men’s swimwear shifts toward versatile trunks with Lycra, zippers, and drawstrings. Designers like Jantzen and Nautica push longer lengths and mixed briefs with casual looks, while J.C. Penney buyers cite loose-fitting trunks as the season’s lightning trend, blending swim plus activewear.
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Roger Yost
Jantzen
Yost
Joe McMyier
J.C. Penney
McMyier
Nautica
David Chu
Tom Julian
Men's Fashion Association
New York
Julian
Calvin Klein
Ocean Blue
Jcpenney
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
Tracy Rasmussen
Jcpenney Department Stores
Carol Wier
Janet Stahnke
Portland
Ore
Sassafras
Land’s End
Ms. Rasmussen
Couture
Madonna
Hollywood
Robert Dodd
Leggett
Fsk
Brazil
Western Mountain Region
Marigo
Robin Piccone
Francine Parnes
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