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Maintains that a fundamental change is taking place in fabric. Reasons why man-made fiber can be comfortable, stylish, even luxurious.

Previews fall fashion options. Designs by Bill T. Jones, Todd Oldham, Henry Duarte, and others; Photographs of some designs.

Features current fashion styles favored by consumers. Brief descriptions of consumer models and their ideas about fashion.

Presents a photo essay of men's fashion with text featuring fashions which capture the theme of `the sight of jazz.'

Presents a fashion photo essay with text of men's fashions which highlights a mobster effect, albeit slightly modified.

Presents a photo essay of styles by fashion giant Giorgio Armani. Subtle contrasts; Changes over the years; `Made in Milan,' a film documentary by Martin Scorsese.

Presents a photo essay of black-influenced fashions. Mix of African, Caribbean and Euro-American cultures.

Discusses current fashion trends in Spain. The Palacio de Congresos, Madrid's official fashion theater; Designers Manuel Pina, Sybilla Sorondo, Jesus del Pozo, and Joaquim Verdu; The Gaudi Mujer; Expectation of the Seville World's Fair and the Barcelona Olympics.

Photo essay describing male baby boomers' conservative yet looser fashion style. Henri Marc Kessler; Architect Scott Bromley; Editor Hal Rubenstein; Musician John Lurie; La Mott Britto.

Photo essay with text of jewelry and accessories that are rough-hewn with natural imperfections and reflect a concern with preserving the environment. Sea-glass rings; Horn cuff; Leather bag; Turquoise choker; Others.

Describes and pictures how young people who frequent malls (mall rats) are creating their own fashion styles, putting their creative energy into clothes. Urban fashions are being absorbed into the mainstream. Examples of styles.

Photo essay with text on women's fashions and accessories that have been borrowed from men's fashions. INSET: Some advice, by C. Donovan..

Describes the current trends in women's fashions by designers in Milan, Italy, London, England and Madrid, Spain.

Describes how current fashion trends for the younger generation are similar throughout the world. Gives examples of fashion in Italy, Spain, Prague and Shanghai; Style as symbol of status and self-expression.

Presents a photo essay of women's spring fashions from Milan. Skimpy, steamy, shiny fashions; Designers Gianni Versace, Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana, and more.

Presents a photo essay of three male actors dressed up for opening night. Tommy Tune; James McDaniel; John Simon.

Describes the new Bergdorf Goodman Men's store opening in New York. Luxury men's clothing store; Abundance of amenities; Chairman Ira Niemark.

Presents a photo essay of various cat suit fashions. Designers Donna Karan, Marsha Drogin, Michael Dayan, Norma Kamali and more.

Photo essay of current fashion in Milan. Sybilla Sorondo's covered-up style; Fendi; Prada; More.

Photo essay with text of women's fashions from designers in London and Milan including Gianni Versace; Rifat Ozbek; Franco Moschino; Giorgio Armani; Sybilla and others; Moroccan influences; Embroidery.

Photo essay with text on women's fashions from London, England and Milan, Italy.

Explores the rationale which designers of men's formal wear have adopted in their recent designs for suits. Broad shoulders and tapered hips; Strong-shouldered suits of Giorgio Armani and Hugo Boss; More.

Contends that top models walk the line between seductress and the girl next door. Emerging heroines at New York's fall shows; Need for the ability to juggle bookings; More.

Reports on the emergence of an athletic style for women's fashion. Ann Ogden; Karl Lagerfeld; Geoffrey Beene; Donna Karan and Pamela Dennis.

Discusses the current trends in New York City's fashion industry, where newcomers like Todd Oldham and Isaac Mizrahi are making a substantial impact. Examples of fashion trends; Changing attitudes.

Looks at changes in men's tailoring. Genderless dressing; Impact of women's design on men's clothing; Designers Giorgio Armani and Joseph Abboud; Actors Peter Masterson and Mary Stuart Masterson.

Presents a photo essay of fashion styles from the movie `Metropolitan.' Satin and velvet; Pearls.

Discusses various women's penchants for accessories. Katell le Bourhis' boots; Elle MacPherson's gloves; Cynda Williams' hats; More.

Presents a photo essay of fashion designs available as catalogue orders. Tweed's; Frederick's; Honeybee; J. Crew.

Photo essay with text of men's clothes from Milanese designers. Gianni Versace's quilted suede duffel coat; Krizia Uomo's shearling jacket; Others.

Photo essay with text of men's work clothes that are fashionable and functional. Raincoat; Jackets; Shirt; Others.

Photo essay with text of men's classic clothing that were wardrobe staples of earlier decades. Suits; Shoes; Jackets; Accessories.

Presents a photo essay with text of United States President George Bush's wardrobe. Changing style as Vice-President, candidate for the Presidency, and finally as today's President.

Describes the trends of men's fashion which will be exhibited at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology exhibition `Jocks and Nerds.' Repeat trends; Pictures styles.

Describes how two men's wear designers, Joseph Abboud, 38, and Lance Karesh, 43, use styles from an earlier era to create men's fashion today. Their design styles and themes.

Describes new trends in men's fashion which utilize the color black.

Discusses the perception of leading designers and manufacturers that there is a fundamental change in attitude among male consumers. Features of the self-assured style; Men who have minds of their own.

Describes why trends in men's style continue to be influenced by the appearance of short facial hair. Italian designers who spearheaded the look a decade ago; Stubble as the mark of a maverick; Stubble as a non-fashion statement.

Discusses Jeremy Irons as being a man of style. Individual approach to clothes; Meaning of style to different fashion designers.

Considers the maternity market in the context of the fashion industry, and presents comments from several industry professionals.

Comments on the influence of movies about the mob on the fashion industry.

Reports on the introduction of broad, but softened shoulders into the fashion on men's suits. Bill Robinson and Alan Flusser.

Previews 1991 men's styles. Low-key fashion; Longer, looser jackets.

Presents a photo essay of men's outdoor sport fashion. Vest from Woolrich; Cashmere blanket; Tweed cap from Barbour; More.

Presents a photo essay of men's fall jackets. Rugged exteriors; Luxurious linings. Includes some price and source information.

Discusses fall men's fashion. Off hand in attitude; Popularity of stripes.

Describes the popularity of the crew cut. Low-upkeep alternative; Men wearing hair shorter; Cartoon character Bart Simpson's influence.

Discusses the return of pajamas to style. Oversized and classically tailored; Varied tastes; Vintage style by Shady Character.

Reports on men's fashions for the 1990s. What designers Bill Robinson and Giorgio Armani are showing; Description of trends.

Photo essay with text on the new shape of men's clothes in the 1990s. Style will be defined by the way clothes are mixed; Photo of rayon raincoat designed by Paul Smith.