Midland Montage: 01.07.1960: Tailors

Summary

A look at the latest clothing styles and fashions available for men in Birmingham.

Year:

1960

Duration:

0:10:15

Film type:

Black & White / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

We see men on the street and looking at suits in a shop window. Jack Holloway interviews Mr Holland who is a tailor who talks about the differences between the traditional and the continental cut of men's suits. Holloway then talks to a Mr Alderman about made to measure and hand cut suits. Jenny Martin interviews Mr Zissman about the Italian styles that are currently in vogue for young men. We see two men wearing 'slim line slacks' and pointed shoes. Jenny Martin also talks to Harry Cohen who runs an alterations business opposite the Birmingham Hippodrome who is less keen on the modern fashions.


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