Though the era of movie theater newsreels faded away when televised news took over the airwaves in the mid-60’s, those mini-documentaries of yesteryear didn’t disappear completely, they just moved out of the theater and onto the net.
Our favorites are, of course, the men’s fashion newsreels which illustrate how far men’s fashion has evolved – and how far it hasn’t.
A case in point is a clip from 1955 which features five suave gents swilling suds at McSorley’s Ale House, outfitted in the suits of the season. It’s interesting to note that with the exception of their “Mad Men” style hair, none of these guys would look out of place in McSorley’s today.
Another favorite is the circa 1954 fashion show which features male models on a fork-lift, hovering over the crowd, as they show off the usual array of suits plus a few choice looks we’re pretty sure never touched down in stores – among them the short-sleeved business suit and the sleeveless jacket-with-Bermuda-shorts ensemble – possibly two of the goofiest looks ever.
To view them, click on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3938KrN6Og andhttp://vidcat.com/blog/2008/11/vintage-fashion-1955-mens-fashion.
