Style
May, 1991
Smooth in SilkUntil recently, ties were about the only silk in a man's wardrobe. In the Seventies, silk was considered too flimsy and silk clothing was limited to tacky, big-collared shirt worn by the Saturday Night Fever crowd. In the Eighties, though, silk came into its own; fabric weight was increased, and stone washing, plus the clever use of brushed and suede finishes, gave the material a terrific textured feel. Today, sports coats, trousers, underwear and socks, as well as shirts and ties,...
