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A HISTORY OF MEN'S SUITS

Power suits came into fashion in the 1980s thanks to style icons like Richard Gere, Michael Douglas, and Don Johnson. See how suits have changed since then by reading through this power point custom suit tailor presentation.

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A HISTORY OF MEN'S SUITS

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  1. A HISTORY OF MEN'S SUITS Jodhpur Tailor

  2. 1920s - #1 Suiting Trends - • "Lounge" suit with shorter jacket replaces longer frock coat • Suitable for everyday or business wear • Black tie and tuxedo become the choice for formal occasions • High-waist, straight-leg trousers pair with double-breasted waistcoats Fashion Icons Fashion Icons - • Charlie Chaplin • Al Capone • Rudolph Valentino

  3. 1930s - #2 Suiting Trends - • Loose-fitting coats come into vogue • Trousers tapered at the ankle • Double-breasted suits still popular • Shoulders squared off with padding Fashion Icons – • Clark Gable • Henry Fonda • The Duke of Windsor

  4. 1940s - #3 Suiting Trends - • wwi prompts fabric rationing • Suits and jackets cut as straight as possible • Grey flannel becomes popular Fashion Icons – • Frank Sinatra • Humphrey Bogart • Fred Astaire

  5. 1950s - #4 Suiting Trends - • Pleated-front trousers return • Leisure wear becomes more popular • Suits worn mainly for the office or special nights out Fashion Icons – • Dean Martin • Cary Grant • James Dean

  6. 1960s - #5 Suiting Trends - • "Mod" comes into vogue • Skinny-fit suits • Ankle-length trousers • Collarless jackets Fashion Icons – • The Beatles • Michael Caine • Brian Jones

  7. 1970s - #6 Suiting Trends - • jackets feature wide lapels • Flared trousers • Single-button jackets Fashion Icons – • David Bowie • Mick Jagger • Burt Reynolds

  8. 1980s - #7 Suiting Trends - • Power suits come into fashion • Some favor linen and slouchy fabrics • Fashion Icons – • Richard Gere • Michael Douglas

  9. 1990s - #8 • Suiting Trends - • slim-fit suits return • Emphasis on minimalistic design • Skinny trousers with slim ties • Fashion Icons – • Brad Pitt • Christian Bale • George Clooney

  10. 2000s - #9 • Suiting Trends - • Luxury fabrics popularized by celebrities • Accessories like pocket squares return • Fashion Icons – • David Beckham • Robert Downey, Jr. • P. Diddy

  11. 2010s - #10 Suiting Trends - • Bespoke, masculine suits in favor • Similar to tailored styles of the 196os • Solids and plaids acceptable as long • as they are well-made • Classic style with modern touches Fashion Icons – • Jon Hamm • Justin Timberlake • Idris Elba

  12. Provided by • PPT provided by Jodhpur Tailor • Sources: • http://www.shortlist.cornistyle/a-brief-history-s5suits • http://www.askmen.comiclaily/austin_60/63_fashion_style.html • http://www.askmen.comiclaily/austin_60/63b_fashion_style.html • http://www.listal.comilist/fashion-icons-every-decade

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