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How the Suit Was Remade, From Dandies to Armani
- The suit’s silhouette began shifting in the late 17th to 19th centuries, evolving from rich court dress to a simpler, darker look.
- Beau Brummell popularized a cleaner silhouette, stripping excessive decoration for a more refined look.
- The lounge suit of the late 19th century defined the modern, regular-length jacket with matching trousers.
- The 1940s zoot suit era popularized bold shoulders and high-waisted, tapered pants.
- Armani’s soft, unstructured suits signaled a Hollywood-driven shift in menswear.
- The 1990s introduced deconstructed shoulders, soft lines, and lighter palettes in Armani campaigns.
- Gianni Agnelli and Ralph Lauren encouraged experimentation with patterns and denim-inspired casual touches.
- Thom Browne popularized the 'shrunk' suit in the 2000s, reinforcing slimmer silhouettes.
- The Mad Men era helped mainstream slimmer jackets and higher armholes in everyday tailoring.
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