THE MICHIGAN DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL . ... THE MICHIGAN DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL .. .:.. ,,w ... _........w.. Students Cite Differences, In Fashions By THOMAS TURNER International student opinion of - American fashions for males varies from "quite different" from that in their homeland to "almost the same." Europeans and Asians empha- size the differenceA while Africans stressed the similarities. "My first impression was that. everyone here dressed the same," British law student David Bunker, Grad., declared, "but this is not exactly fair.; Similar Dress "I suppose," Bunker continued, "someone coming to England might think e v e r y o n e there dressed the same." But there is a certain uniformi- ty in this country, he indicated.{ Eccentric dress and outlook are both more common at a European university, Bunker said. Liberian Edward Rogers, Spec., took another view, "The difference between Ameri- can clothes and those in my coun- try isn't much, except- in the in- terior," Rogers said. "Liberians in the hinterlands wear "long, flow- ing gowns," he explained. Follow English Trends Men's styles in India follow English trends, Indian engineer Jitendra Kusumgar said, .so his Clothes were somewhat out of place when he came to this coun- try. Norwegian Anton Poulsson '58E, called American styles in general "unusual from. my point of view." And men's clothing is the "most dull point of all," he continued. Poulsson added that he had no special criticism of American Ivy League suits but "would think twice before getting one for my- self." Ivy League 'Typical "I wear Ivy League clothes my- self so they must be good," Kola- wole An, -'59M, of Nigeria said. "They are a typical aspectof American life - changing all the time," he continued. But Korean student Joon Min Kim, '58, voiced two complaints. First, he said, Ivy League cloth- ing is generally styled to fit Amer- ican physiques, the tight coats and pants suiting American long legs. Even a student from Europe does. not fit the clothes too well, he declared. Kim's second criticism was of Ivy League colors, which he char- acterized as "dead." FOR BEACH, TENNIS, CLASS: Popular Sportswear Stresses Casualness, Comfort By SUE ROBINSON The three C's-casualness, cool- ness and comfort-are emphasized in college men's warm weather wardrobes. For tennis, classes, or just relax- ing, short sleeved knit shirts are favorites. These shirts which come in all colors are practical because they don't wrinkle and look fresh even in the hottest weather. Tabbed sport shirts are also gaining in popularity. They are slipovers that button part way down but look no different than regular sport shirts. College men seem to prefer these in moderately' wide, cool stripes. Bermudas Reign ' During the warm weather, Ber- mudas are common on campus. The set with matching 'shirts and contrasting belts give a well-dress- ed look. Stripes are preferred in these outfits as well as in all fields of men's fashions this year. How- ever, plaids and solids are also good. Knee socks are no longer as fashionable as in previous years. The trend this season is to wear wool socks and either white sneak- ers or black loafers. Pockets in Swim Suits Balboa surf shorts for beach- wear are popular on 'the West Coast. They are tighter than walk- ing shorts such as Bermudas and always have stripes' down both sides. They have one back pocket instead of the conventional side pockets: on Bermudas. Balboas are popular for surfing because of the added protection from their length. They fall four inches above the knees. With a knit shirt, they make a perfect combination for beach parties or volley ball games. College men seem to favor plaid swim suits. Trunks come with "either identical shirts or contrast- ing terrycloth shirts. Bermudas which match the swim suits and shirts are also available. For the beach, a novel innova- tion is the swim suit which folds up into its own compact bundle and fits in a pocket. Other suits come equipped with pockets for combs and change. For the twin look, couples can wear swim suits of identical plaids or stripes. White Remains Popular For warm weather, white is a popular color again this year. College men are wearing white. ducks this year, as well as white bermudas. They also like the white poplin jackets. Greys, blues, and tans are also fashionable for jack- ets. For cooler days and evenings, the three button cardigan and slipover sweaters are seen fre- quently. Blazers with bermudas are still very popular this spring. Poplin jackets in white, tan or blue are also favorites with slacks or bermudas for cool weather wear. During the spring as well as all year long, casualness, reigns on campus. Accordingly, men's cloth- ing styles stress coolness and com- fort. The more practical the out- fit, the more popular it is. I¢ -Daily--Norman Jacobs CASUAL COMFORT-White ducks are again popular for campus sportswear with a gaily striped or plaid sports shirt. A matching belt adds the well-dressed look. For beachwear, the matching shirts and swim suit combinations head the fashion list. -Daily-Ueorge Keefer GHT OF FASHION--Standard attire for campus males includes unpressed khakis, rumpled tshirts and a "Michigan" Jacket. Dirty tennis shoes and white- sweat socks complete the costume. that Ivy Look, khakis with the buckle in the back and shirts with button-down\ collars are lable. m US War for Men InCluds desCribable Coats, Shirts, Pants NOW*.. You can have the comfort of studying in the UNDERGRAD LIBRARY in your own FRATERNITY or SORORITY with these new durable chairs. Available in a wide COLOR SELECTION. By DAVID KESSEL What men wear on college campuses is not easy to describe if you are limited to socially- acceptable words. Somehow; the conformists have gotten hold of the non-descript line, and they are playing it for what it is worth. But,' fortunately for' clothing salesmen and the national econo- Cotton Goves Introduced For Spring Gloves add the mark of distinp- tion for any well-dressed man all year around. French-imported gloves for spring and summer wear vary from unlined leather for formal affairs to the cool, cotton string glove for sportswear. New this year is the diamond stitched glove. Made of calf- leather, this imported glove ,is easily washed and guaranteed to hold its shape. A pigskin glove with brown palms has a white back for the summer wear. Other varieties have capeskin palms. For the jaunty cuff effect, light brass buckles tighten a small belt at the cuff. This type is popular in light toned calfskin with con- trasting bets. F'or convenience and novelty, a zippered pocket has been added in the left palm for easy access to keys and coins. This all leather glove is entirely hand-stitched; These loose, slips-ons, of pigskin, buckskin and goat are comfortable as well as long-wearing. Comfort and style are the rea- sons for the increasing popularity of the string-gloves. 'These are available' with leather palms and string back as well as the all- string gloves. my, the non-conformists have al- ready started switching to the "Continental look." The Continental. look is, what happens to the Ivy look if you stretch it.- and then add some fancy pockets and cuffs. Still, the Ivy look has not yet disappeared from the college scene. The class- rooms are full of people uncom- fortably sitting on little belts stuck on" the back of their trousers, by village half-wits 'tirned tailor. Adds Safety Factor However f this particular mark of distinction got, started has yet to be revealed, but best guess is that one night in 1950 some fat Princeton man found his pants falling apart at the seam. Think- ing fast, he ripped the belt off a skinny friend and stitched it on his seat to hold things together for a while, Eager young classmates copied the style, because the fat boy just happened to be head of one of the despicable eating clubs they have at Princeton. And now every- body does it'. Campus wear for men on this campus can be described in three words: coat, shirt, pants. The coat is generally light, but can be dark, or some intermediate shade, and can be mail-ordered, express col- lect. Indescribable Shirts The shirt does not, necessarily resemble any other shirt in exis- tence, having suffered much at the hands of local laundrys or, worse yet, dormitory washing ap- paratus. The pants may match the Jack- et, but this is accidental. occasionally, groups of men are found wearing matching cos- tumes. Blue blazers with brass buttons have appeared in frater- nity circles. The uniform of the Daily sports staff is brightly col- ored shirts of anything. but linen, worn wrinkled and half 'buttoned.' Other groups have their outfits too, but not so easily recognized. Aside from these" specialties, one mostly sees hereabouts an un- pressed collection of khaki pants in assorted stains, faded rain- coats, scuffed shoes, ragged scarfs, and moldy handkerchiefs. This is the student costume. Add to this an occasional bat- tered umbrella, torn brief-case, and mildewed hat, and you have" the faculty costune. Caps continue steady,, with brighter colors definitely otf, and greys, holding their own. Most promising trend in the re- gion is knickers. Although the mass of buyers have so far ig- nored this practicai and comfort- able outfit, it is hoped that dur- ing the next few years, the luna- tic fringe of campus style-setters' will continue to "push" knickers so that our streets will someday see thousands of them, together with knee socks in pastel shades, grey and black. We also have a complete CATALOGUE AVAILABLE. E S4. 1 R $ i -Daily--George Keefer BALBOA SHORTS ... for Surf, Beach Wear 314 South State NOrmandy 3-2481 "". S}. : :..... ....1{. Y.. ..J. .,""~s:,~~v...:"."". ."" ." ...i, t' .. t." t.: ..~""....J . . . .'?t"Y'Y:l"....+ v1",:.. ... . , . i. :"1. . .. 1. :~X ~.y ."a '.o..1.::.. ....:. ..........S.S..:: . *.SS":: ASSS:dv:. . SSSSSSS t'+ .::.: ..... . .. .,.," . "r. X. ." :. ' is**+ '*i " *'***: ",w....':i x::ti a new style concept FILTER .om.,J.5 k " r .5s {.555x,.""r. ' IMAGINATION a s a- t sw a s MI 1 i I