The Archive · 1938

From a Clubman's Chair

Duke of Kent Displeases the Tailors; Disarmament Story; Huge Profits from Popular Thrillers By Cuames Marr The Duchess of Kent, described as Europe's best-dressed woman, garded as a model by women designers, Her husband, alas! does Hot occupy a similar position in relation to men's clothes. In fact-he has just been criticized by a leading expert in male fashions.

The Duke of Kent is well-dressed, says this critic before pointing out the Duke's sartorial shortcomings, as Tevealed by a recent photograph. The Royal tie-clip was condemned as unsightly and out of fashion; the Royal shirt cuffs were said to be showing júst a little too much; the Royal trousers were considered too narrow for his height; and the Royal boots Were too heavy for the type of suit he was wearing The Duke was complimented how ever, on the care-free manner with which he wore his clothes—a manner which will remain unchanged, I suspect, even though his Royal Highness Should chance to read the tailor's criticism.

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