Word: plaids
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...bought, often dearly, in the dozens of stores crammed into the crowded area. Along Takeshita-dori, a narrow street in the heart of the district, are shops with curious names -- Octopus Army, Short Kiss, Good Day House -- that offer a variety of identities. There are button-down collars and plaid pants for the preppie look, floral prints and batiks for the Third World ethnic look, tennis and soccer equipment for the ultra-fit look. One store sells nothing but Batman gear for the Caped Crusader look...
...demand among an elite crowd that seldom blinks at a $1,100 price tag for a cashmere blazer or $510 for a high-neck silk blouse. But it is Karan's more congenially priced DKNY wardrobe that has struck a popular chord. Among its current best sellers: plaid wool jackets ($395), denim jeans ($85) and merino-wool cardigans...
Initially this meant a two-room apartment off an alley and a lot of generosity from old pals. During this period he reinforced a reputation for frugality. At Midland's annual golf tournament, one of the gag trophies is the George Bush Dress Award, shaggy plaid trousers bestowed on the competitor sporting the worst attire. Its eponym still buys bargain threads at a factory outlet. Despite his recent affluence, he continues to describe himself as "all name and no money." Thrift is a virtue for someone trying to build his own business without capital. Bush became known as a shrewd...
...women at the Brunch were dressed to their frumpiest. It looked like a page out of the Daughters of the American Revolution fashion guide. "What's Chrtistian Dior offering this year? Plaid skirts and solid blouses." My grandmother, may she rest in peace, would fit right...
...suspects was described as 5'10" with "salt and pepper" colored hair, wearing a blue plaid wool jacket, a black hat and thickrimmed glasses. The other suspect was 5'6" and wearing dark clothing. Both were wearing blue jeans, ski masks and gloves, police reports said...