PAGE FOUR THE MICHIGAN DAILY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1953 Leather Gifts Favored By Both Men, W m-n "--- a~.. .I 9 JIT A :T I;4, RELIEF FOR THIN WALLETS: Expenses Reduced by 'Make-it-yourself' Gifts By J V Y1. bI. AALUA Leather is a gift on everybody's Christmas list that's suitable for both men and women. Leather accessories are making fashion news this year, and they possess the advantage of falling into the category of gifts that cost very little. Gloves come in pure-white kid or pastels lined in contrasting shades of soft cashmere or silk. There is a great variety in both length and design of evening gloves--white kid trimmed in gold, sequin and jet beading, or black kid lighted by huge rhinestones. A wallet with a gold-embossed design is a welcome gift, and a' leather belt can be added to the package., Leather jackets, made in varied styles, make the kind of gift wom- en really welcome. A report coming from the tex- tiles and clothing department at Michigan State College speaks of leather as being tough, strong and very durable. A leather jacket or a leather coat is light and thin and insulates very well. People are cautioned, however, I. to look carefully at the construc- tion before buying a leather gar-1 ment. On the male side of the list, consideration could be given to leather luggage and any father would be well-pleased with a pair of leather slippers. For a man who travels or stays at home, consider giving a leath- er belt, jacket, gloves or one of the fancy new leather vests. Is little sister a problem, or may- be is a cousin or a niece? Little girls love party shoes or a miniature handbag that is just like mother's. Warmly lined gloves in fur or wool can be a practical' gif t. To a small boy, leather means a football, a new baseball mitt or even a basketball. If he has his mind on the wide open spaces or the spaces above and around, he might like cowboy or space boots.1 Blossoming into color this year, there are deep reds and blues, soft beiges, whites and pale pastels as well as bronze and ebony for wom- en. Men will find new light colors are suitable as are the more con- servative navy blues, light tans and grays. } 1 E t By RITA GEDROVICS any garment, flexible strips of Lack of money is one of the most leather, plastic or yarn can be common "diseases" of college life, braided in a number of combina- and especially around Christmas time it breaks out into an epidem- 'N. --Daily-Dean Morton "HOLD STILL!"-In accordance with a campus poll on men's ties, Sally Fisher, '57, chooses a conservative stripe for Bill Gardner, '56. Campus Poll Probes Tastes; Students Prefer Quiet' Ties By SUE GARFIELD Michigan men have gone con- servative! According to a poll on student's taste in ties, University men favor "quiet" neckwear over the hand- painted and silky "foreign-make" ties popular in past years. * * * NUMBER ONE on the varied list is the popular silk "rep" tie, sometimes known as the "Old Timer," followed by stripes, dark, solids, knitted and small prints. Solids witha single design and monogramed ties are also being jwill not soon be exhausted. This latest spark is the use of gold, sil- ver and other metallic threads woven into various fabrics, or glinting forth on the surface to emphasize design, giving subtle glow to the weave. These new ties, originally from Italy, have become the favorite of the men in eastern schools and are fast moving to the mid- west. They feature a metallic glint produced by the combina- tion of white and gold, black with silver and other such mix- tures of color and texture.I ic- i Thus, giving of gifts may become quite a problem for many. How- ever, with a little ingenuity and creative ability, almost everyone can make attractive gifts with a minimum of expense. Material for most things is not priced high and if the labor costs can be eliminat- ed, the strain on thin wallets can be reduced. PERHAPS ranking first among the make-it-yourself gifts are all sorts of knit things. Most men ap- preciate a pair of colorful argyles, especially if they are hand-made. If a more personalized gift is de- sired, initials can be worked into the many various sock patterns. For holiday parties, socks fea- turing the now popular beer mugs or champagne glass pat- terns will be quite appropriate. Playing card patterns featured on socks will suit the mood of bridge or canasta parties. Knit ties, in mostly solid colors, have become favorites. If a bigger gift is desired, wom- en can make sets of gloves and scarves for the coming winter weather or perhaps a warm sweat- er will be best suited for gift pur- poses. * * * WHETHER they are solid col- ored sleeveless sweaters, or in col- ors to match a pair of argyle socks, or warm ski sweaters in colorful patterns, they should appeal to men-folks, especially if the gifts are from easily washable nylon yarn. Knitted articles, of course, are not limited for men's gifts. There are little sweater and bonnet sets for small tots, soft angora sweaters and angora-top sox for Isister and gloves for mother. Needlepoint or leather wallets can also be made for gifts. With just a small piece of leather and instructions obtainable in handi- craft or department stores com- bined with a few stitches and a little time, soon a wallet or leath- er picture folder can be created. * * * JEWELLED collars are also great favorites among women this year. These collars can usually be made from velvet material and trimmed with sequins or bordered with beads which can be pur- chased for a few cents in many stores. Attractive jeweled ties can also be made to go with blouses or sweaters. These ties are just common velvet ribbons in vari- ous widths and colors. Sequins, spangles, beads or pearls can be stithedon the ribbons in all sots ofe~ patterns to make a nice gift for any woman, young or older. Slippers, just plain or jeweled, are also easy to put together and: make attractive gifts. They can be made from different materials and imagination can really be applied to think up most interesting de- signs. - IfI' LIN6E-.Qop tions. A little string, paste, buttons, nuts, beans, or shells can all be made into jewelry. Shells, ear clips, and pin backs can be ob- tained at craft supply stores and with a little work, earrings, strings of beads, hat pins, bra- celets and necklaces will soon be shaped. People who have a little creative ability can go into making various ceramic pieces like ash trays, jew- for any home. elry trays and vases from modeling Since it has been said that "the clay which is shaped, decorated way to the man's heart is through and then glazed. Metals like brass, his stomach," one of the best gifts copper and aluminum can be mod- for men in the service could be a eled into oranaments, trays and homemade assortment of snacks. pictures. Fruitcake, cookies which are easily * * * preserved, and homemade candy SOFT TOY animals and dolls will meet with approving exclama- made either from rags or yarn will tions from, most men. find appeal with small children. With such a wide choice of Lace doilies, embroidered ta- make-it-yourself gifts, students blecloths and napkins, and place with low funds should be able to mats as well as woven pot hold- make something to solve their gift- ers should be appropriate gifts giving problems. A Gift fit for a Queen . worn, as well as the brilliant plaid bow ties. siJor ement,'4ioev still favors the conservative tie onI The trend seems to be switch- men, with an occasional "striking' ing from the flashy silks and stripe," hand-painted "monstrosities" to* * * thenmore subdued plain colors MANY students prefer the lux- and small designs in neckwear. urious rayon and silk jacquard Bob Schayer, '54 prefers narrow ties decorated with "fabulous" foulards, stripes and prints, while Persian motifs in brilliant colors.' Dean Morton, '55, favors plain col- A variation of this is the "foreign- ored conservative ties. hand" tie, chosen by Barabara oredconsivaive es.Uebcl, '55. Dacron, the new washable mir-U acle, is coming into its own, ac- The majority of University cording to campus dealers. This coeds agree with Bill Gardner, material is seen in many differ- '56, and Sandy Whittington, ent forms, including prints, knits, '54D.Hy., on the plain tie with woven patterns, plaids, stripes, a small emblem or the "one-two-; solids and "nubbly" weaves. three" design. * * * FOR THAT FAVORITE WOMAN-See our selection of pajamas and nightgowns in nylon, rayon, cotton, and flannelette. WE CARRY: housecoats, brunchcoats, and bed jack- ets in beautiful colors. Materials of nylon, cotton, rayon, taffeta, washable corduroy, orlon, nylon, and quilted cotton. SHOP EARLY! 214VAN BUREN Sop quilted 4 NUMEROUS smartly clothed' men have tapped a rich vein that News f rom Home An ideal Yuletide gift that is often overlooked, but which lasts the year around, is a subscriptionj to a friend's favorite newspaper. This gift is particularly welcom- ed by students living far from, home, and a newspaper will keep them up-to-date on familiar faces and friends back home. Simply contact the home-town newspaper subscription depart- ment and arrange to be billed aft- er the subscription has been start- ed. One of the newest additions to the ties industry is the "hand- script" tie. It features the man's own name written in longhand on the tie to form a "mirror-like" de- sign. The name can be read by turning the tie sidways. They are available in numerous colors and make ideal gifts. The, popular string ties have been taken over by the women on campus. The University men haveI conceded this fad to the feminine side with few exceptions. String ties are being shown in many of the current plaids' as well as other designs. - When shopping for the favorite tie this season, coeds should re- member the man's personality and taste, and the present 'styles in 8 Nickels Arcade Phone NO 2-1419 TOYS... from Campus Bike & Hobby .CTE GAME1 _1 ;A py~x rOi an ewe Pk rr . . . o l neckwear. Most of themORaveFU e lt "gone conservative." 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