TRENDS IN MEN’S DRESSWEAR
A perusal of today’s top retailers will confirm the cyclical nature of fashion. Nearly everything once considered passé has been resurrected with endearing terms, such as “retro,” “vintage” and “old school.” Schleif joked, “So, your checkered disco pants and your two-inch white tie, if you hang on to them long enough, they come back in style.” However, he also observed styles are influenced by the economy. “I have noticed when the economy is doing good, [people] tend to [dress] more casual. Everybody is having a bit more fun,” he said. “But, when the economy ... goes down, it’s a little more competitive ... and everyone tends to formalize a little more.” He cited the economic slump that followed the Sept. 11 attacks as an example of how a recession revived formal office attire at some companies.
- Companies:
- Anthony Enterprises
- Edwards Garment
- People:
- Jerry Garcia
- Tarayann Lloyd