Revolutionary ideas are in season, and one is not surprised to hear that sensational changes are occuring in the sombre matter of men's wear. It is reported that the new autumn suits and overcoats reveal variety of tints, and that in raiment manufactured for golf and country wear the riot of colour reaches its zenith, Loosely woven homespuns in basket and herring bone weaves carrying a splash of brilliant colour, a well as. rich tones of golden brown, blue greys, biscuits, and combinations of any two contrasting colours forming a small check pattern, are achieving great popularity. One hears also Of delicate beetroot, blue, mauve, or grey effects achieved in lounge suits, and of evening suits with subtle diamond, line or cable patterns; these fatter to serve as waiter Wheth>r a mark of distinction between
this last innovation has been made on the advice of the Federation of Plate Layers is not stated. We shall all welcome the new colour scheme.. Advances are certain io. be made and more daring experi-monts tried when eyes long since weary "of perpetiml blacks, blues; and greys get accustomed to the, richer spectroscopic harmonies. By all means let us have these little masculine diversions in' pale pinks and peacock blues, in moderation, of course; but some caution is needed, Who knows but that the new fashion is a subtle piece of communist propaganda, devised with the object of preparing us for the day when we shall all be dressed. in bright Red.
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