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Show f T m The Sail A "rrv ljke r Yf rvyv y Tribune, Sunday, March V"" V T rTrWVYTT T I'Tyrr I r f " V'f 5, 197s y Mens style f 'H CiLtltUULC Carolyn Munson Lifestyle Fashion Writer By LAS VEGAS Fashion is in the attitude of the wearer, reorts the Mens Fashion Association, in previewlooks for America at its ing dress-u- p annual spring and summer press showing at the Convention Center. Its not only what the man chooses to wear, but the way he wears it that pinpoints his fashion attitude this season," said Chip ToIU-rt- , MFA fashion director. Usiking at spring and summer suits, sjsirt coats and composes (tonal and textured suits), Tolliert defined six distinct attitudes They are: r O what counts f AFFLUENT: and fashion aware, favoring undera silhouette with a fuller statement cut, easier fit and an easy shoulder. This attitude avoids obvious detailing such as decorative stitching, tricky pocket treatments or unusual buttons. Instead, the look concentrates on fine tailoring and superb fabrics such as pure worsteds, silks, linens and quality blends of those fibers. Often worn vested, the patterns and colors are soft and understated. ' &C Ultra-sophisticat- S'N - v'V vx V'N1 ' St Modified to appeal MAINSTREAM: d to the masses, its a interpretation of fashion that borrows from other current sources. It changes with the trends, but slowly, catering to the average man and his average measurements. middle-of-the-roa- AFFLUENT Pl.l'S: In contrast to affluent and mainstream, affluent plus lias more of a flaunt it" tilt. Its a e look with a heavy emphasis on details. The suits, sport coats and composes make more of a shoulder statement, are chestier with more detailing such as decorative cobbler stitching at the look-at-m- seams, novelty lapel treatments, superimposed cuffs, fancy pockets and unusual buttons to add emphasis to a more bold styling. Fabrics are equally assertive and lean toward silken textures with either a rough texture (stubs) or a bright sheen, glowing sharkskins and shantung weaves. TRADITIONAL: Classic with minimal model changes, the purist traditional has natural shoulders, a hint of coat, waist supression on a three-butto-n straight pockets, a center vent and notched lapels. vest is always worn Its with the bottom button open. In casual fabrics, it may be tailored with lap or welt seams. The updated traditional models vary, but only slightly. Favored fabrics are seersuckers, classic stripes, glen plaids, pin cords and poplins. There are plain weaves and linen-lookpure worsteds, many polyester and worsted blends and some subdued textured herringbone patterns. Sport coats are very strong in India Madras (explained as a country, a six-butt- polyester and cotton is by By George. of The subtle compose look, as seen in this ensemble by Michael Novarese for Ratner Clothes For Men, features a muted gray glen plaid jacket in a silk tweed look. Vest, trousers repeat plaids tick weave. fabric and a look and not necessarilly plaid), ticking, stripes, soft plaids and checks. Colors lean to blues, grays and tans. EUROPEAN: Characterized as a fit with squared shoulders, its a continental attitude. To be worn in breasted s versions, many will have open and no vents. Fabrics are smooth in cottons, silks, worsteds, and stripes plus some gabardines. DECONTRACTE : Its an attitude above all others with emphasis on being and looking relaxed. Tolbert described the look as a new adventure for people who are new to tailored clothing. Its for the young man or for the man with a young attitude. Decontracte means wearing a sport coat as you would a sweater. The collar is up, sleeves are pushed up. If a tie is worn, it hangs loose, or is casually knotted and a belt is often knotted rather than buckled. Its the young, and upcoming desig-- . ners who are showing their clothing worn this way, so price is not a factor. The intended look is not sloppy, but some young men may interpret it that way, said Tolbert. For the man with forearms, pushing up sport coat sleeves may prove to be constricting. But button versions at sleeve head are available. dose-to-the-bo- single-and-doub- le patch-pocket- self-patter- In a related area, Tolbert pointed to the disco scene typified by John Travolta in his acclaimed performance in Saturday Night Fever, as having a fashion impact. "Getting ready to go disco dancing is not unlike a toreador donning the suit of lights for his moment of truth, said Tolliert. The getting ready ritual might include selecting six coordinated items from the closet and laying them out on the bed. Beginning with trousers and a a layering process follows. Add an overshirt, a sweater and a jacket with appropriate accessories. As the dancer warms to the occasion, he may then unlayer all the way to the assured his intent, showmanship, is still intact. Attitude dressing does not restrict a man to just one look. As Tolbert explained it, a man can be mainstream or affluent by day and still be decontracte at his leisure. "There wasnt that great a variety in the styles available years ago, and men felt more inhibited about expressing themselves through their clothes, Tolbert explained. But thats all changed. Many men feel a whole new freedom in their choices of fashions and the mens wear industry has created an infinitely larger number of options. Stanley Blackers Madras jacket's worn in decontracte manner, with pushed up sleeves, turned up collar. Open Sunday Noon till 5 P.M. Open Monday thru Saturday 9:30 A.M. 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