Natural Shoulder Models Lead in Survey, 1952

Toledo Blade editorial cartoon - May 6, 1952

Natural Shoulder Models Lead in Survey of Men Suit Sales

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Natural shoulder models now hold the lead in men's suit sales, accounting for 37 percent of last fall's volume, Men's Wear magazine's annual survey indicated today. Broad-shouldered drape models followed with 35 percent of sales and the "American lounge" model, 28 percent.

The survey noted the natural shoulder led in New England and the South, while the broad shoulder drape was favored in the north central area, and the "lounge" was the leader in the West.

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Toledo Blade - 5/6/52