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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 9, 1976)
thursdr, ckscrr.bcr 9, 1970 pt3 11 o n STJimuGd Smiit uMifvsB-fij 1 till By Curia En-trcm The new trend ia men's fajhicr.s this ssiuon is a return to the eld trend of trsdiiior.d three-piece suits. The current styles on both coasts are a nostalgic replicas of ths 30snd '40s. The ftshion trends dictate a tailored European look, according to four Lincoln store manners and buyers. , Tlie number one seller at Magee's is a three-piece corduroy suit priced from $35 to $103, according to buyer Dob Lewis. A lot of people buying have not been into suits and (corduroy suits) are not a full step into suits," Lewis said, Xood strong In the sweater department, Magee's has four good strong sellers." The sweater shit has a collar, it's light to middle weight with a rubgy look and is priced from $16 toSlk . Ski sweaters are very strong" sellers this season. They are a little bulkier with a uew neck. They come in prints, such as snowflakes or reindeer. Prices range frdrn $20 to $30. The cardigan coat sweater comes in lay -back collars, some belted, and some solid prints. Materials are fisher man knits or tweed, prices are $30 to $60. The light-weight European sweater crew-necks are suit able for weiring sports shirts underneath and cost $16 to $22. . . Corduroy jeaaspepdar The most popular pants outside of jeans ($15 to $25) are corduroy jeans ($15 to $22), Lewis said. The down-filled nylon jackets ($60 to $80) and vests ($30) are fashionable, ; The styles of shirts selling are sweater shirts, western and flannel types, they range in price from $13 to $20. Srlsges buys its cloths from New York and California wholesalers, Lewis said. r( Livouac, 1235 Q St., clothing line is functional, casual type wear, said Rob Rickard, assistant manager. A big seller is the cardigan, wrap around sweater and pull over, prices range from $18 to $40. They also carry Peter Storm oil sweaters, the material is actually oiled, priced $35. The styles in jeans are moderate flair cords, $14 and straight leg Levis, jeans, $12 and up. - ,-. .. Dswaeoets pedlar - "' Down goose coats are "most popular" and priced from $50 en. They offer accessories such as down-Jill ski hats ' starting it $2.50 and- ski bves, starthg at $355, ' I! :!.-g beets rapcpulir this s:-:2n and stzrt it $45. Rinr.tl shirts are'n" and priced from $3. G. Ihrjy's, 126 N. 1 3th St., stocks clothes with "more of a business man's effect," according to mansger Howard Shawl They offer the "polo look," which is halfway be tween American and European styles. lt a trim body fit, ' square shoulders, three-piece suit. It's available izi pin stripe, and prices range from $135 to $235, ' The fashionable suit has traditional look, which comes in hair bone, tweeds and wools. The trend is going toward the English lock, Shaw said. Accessories such as ties $330 to $1230 are available and come In combinations of polyester and silk or all silk styles. , A year-round light weight, waterproof trench coat with a dp-outlining is a good seller, The price is $60. At Eackstage Ltd. Shoe Boutiques, 1201 Q St. and Gateway Shopping Center, all its shoes are imported from Europe or South America, The average price is about $35 for men's shoes, according to owner and buyer Christopher McLean. Comfortable shoes The emphasis is back to comfortable shoes," McLean said. The tJct There," with wave bottom joles, selling for $35, are popular along with Gark Bull Hides, which are natural tan with crepe bottom and plain toe and sells for $35, From fashion view point, McLun said, "'Its a Sow hsclbd tapered, light weight shoeJ" The styles are a cons bzck from the 30s and "40s. The fashionable shoe is a European, wing-tipped shoe selling for $34. '. lien in Lincoln still are buying higher heels and the new trends are ""actually slow selling," Dut acceptance should be good by next spring or autumn, McLean said. Backstage tries to follow basic eastern trends that follow men's clothing fashions, according to McLean. Jason's, 1345 P St., and at Gateway Shopping Center, sells more casual than dress styles, according to manager and buyer Fraviz Ksmgar. "Although fashion dictates a .dreader lock," ' . Use new look is Yomantic aid sensual" types f suits, Kasar said, "Dut that doesnt coincide with ths type of look students buy. They stick to shirts and jeans," The new color ki pants is bhek. They ccr.;e ti jtani and corduory priced from $13 to $24. Dress pants are a polyester blend mixed with wool priced from $17 to $24. Popular accessor!?! are ties and matching handker chiefs. The most popular is the collar bar that comes in geld for $5 or sterling silver for $10, Suspenders that are worn underneath suits are $7 and cuff links cost $5 or $7, The trends at the Hitchin Post, 144 N, 14th St., are for wrap sweaters selling from $20 to $45 and hiking boots from $50 to $70, along with fry boots, $56 and up, according to owner Gale Sup. The store buys its merchandise in New York, but many items come through European importers. Three-piece vested suits in corduroy and other materials are available for $80 or more. Necklaces, caps Sterling silver necklaces with ivory for $25 are popular. They also have suede and leather css from $12 and more. Leather jackets start at $35 and downfiHed jackets and vests start at $25. Den Simon's, 1215 O St., and at Gateway Shopping Center, are going back to selling the traditional type of three-piece suits, starting at $85 and ties start at $630, Dill Bures, assistant manager for the downtown store said, Down-filled ski jackets starting at $50 and vests start ing at $3730 are popular. Hooded lounge robes, $50 and up, along with two piece, draw-string wear are just right for seasonal enter taining, . .'7V ,"' .' v: Wrap sweaters have died off a bit, but sweaters in general are better than the previous 12 years," Bures said. Average sweater prices start at $2730. Hiking boots are popular this year. Prices start at $60, but the store is selling fewer fry boots, which were the number one seller last year, Bures said. Practkd, dressy trends The shoe trends are more practical, more comfortable, but dressier looking, he said. 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