narrow-fit stonewashed jeans
and Kosins sees a move toward
the "1940s silhouette" — high
waist, dropped belt looks and
pleated pants. Stuart Silbert, a
Kosins manager, said finished
cuffs are fashionable, and
designers are working with a
variety of pocket treatments and
placement of pockets in men's
trousers. Mike Lampear, a buyer
at Kosins, says designer Giorgio
Armani is using an oversized
theme in his shirts and pants.
In beachwear and cruisewear,
Elkus finds a "big spluge in
cabana sets" — matching shirts
and shorts. "Prints are real big in
terms of shorts and tops," and
loud colors are making inroads in
this season's leisurewear.
Natural fabrics are strong in
men's business suits, according
to Gary Davis, manager of
Frederick's of Farmington in the
12 Oaks Mall. Cottons, wool,
wool blends, linen blends, silk
blends are all prominent for the
season. The browntones are the
most popular, but according to
Davis, plaids will make a
comeback "slowly but surely."
Solid blazers and the "small
tweedy look" of winter still appear
fashionable.
The Italian influence extends
into men's businesswear. The
non-vented look is strong as well
as the squared off shoulder and
lower lapel. Vests, according to
Davis, are on their way out. "Men
are getting tired of vests.
Designers are getting away from
vests."
At L'Uomo Vogue, which
specializes in European designs,
the lower cut-jacket is making a
stand in the men's fashion field.
Traditional colors of gray, black

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fashion jewelry

29977 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills

626-7850

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