A HISTORY OF MEN'S SUITS Jodhpur Tailor

1920s -

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

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1930s -

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

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1940s -

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

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1950s -

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

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1960s -

Suiting Trends - • "Mod" comes into vogue• Skinny-fit suits• Ankle-length trousers• Collarless jacketsFashion Icons –• The Beatles• Michael Caine• Brian Jones

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1970s -

Suiting Trends - • jackets feature wide lapels• Flared trousers• Single-button jackets

Fashion Icons –• David Bowie• Mick Jagger• Burt Reynolds

#6

1980s -

Suiting Trends - • Power suits come into fashion• Some favor linen and slouchy fabrics•Fashion Icons –• Richard Gere• Michael Douglas

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1990s -

•Suiting Trends - • slim-fit suits return• Emphasis on minimalistic design• Skinny trousers with slim ties

•Fashion Icons –• Brad Pitt• Christian Bale• George Clooney

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2000s -

•Suiting Trends - • Luxury fabrics popularized by celebrities• Accessories like pocket squares return

•Fashion Icons –• David Beckham• Robert Downey, Jr.• P. Diddy

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2010s -

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

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