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SYD JEROME GUIDE FASHION FLASHBACK
Syd Jerome always has been ahead of the men’s fashion curb. Since opening in 1958, the store has been the destination for timeless garments and what’s-hot-now looks. (And, boy, have those changed!) Here’s a look back at the past 60 years of men’s styles. 1968: Fashion is marked by individualism. Guys mix and match styles and materials. The tailored suit gives way to bold and daring looks, bright colors and patterns. In many cases, the looser fit the better. Pants with wider legs are preferred over tapered trousers.
1958: Though trendier clothing (colorful blazers and sweaters) starts to emerge, conservative styles prevail when Syd Jerome opens its doors. Men’s suits are black, navy or gray flannel, usually with a long and slim lapel on the jacket—and a double-peak handkerchief in the breast pocket—and cuffed trousers. Businessmen often wear a fedora to the office.
1998: Relaxed office dress codes give birth to the business-casual look, where sportcoats and trousers become acceptable alternatives to the Gordon Gekko suit of a decade ago. After years of decreased demand, three-button suit jackets begin a comeback, while monochromatic shirt-andtie combinations keep men’s styling subtle.
2018: High-tech, breathable and stretch fabrics bring unmatched comfort to tailored clothing. Bespoke and made-tomeasure are at an all-time high in popularity as luxury garments are available at many price points. Refined and polished looks now include leather sneakers and premium denim.
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1988: Activewear and sports apparel rise in popularity, but films like Wall Street elevate the ’80s power suit (think boxy with big shoulder pads) to another sartorial level. Giorgio Armani led the way with his soft-tailored pieces—he designed the sharp suits worn by the all-star cast in The Untouchables.
FALL/WINTER 2018
2008: High-end tailoring services are in demand as attention to detail is at the forefront. “Made in Italy” is the most sought after label, a nod to designers such as Brioni, Canali and Ferragamo.
1978: Men’s closets are stocked with tweed jackets, suits and coats, each of them worn with a scarf. Garments, while still wide, begin to narrow: Trousers were less flared, while jacket lapels, ties and shirt collars slimmed.
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