Men’s Lapels Reach A New Peak
by Ray A. Smith, The Wall Street Journal
May 1, 2013
After years of slim, subtle notch lapels on men’s suits, some labels— from high-end designer Tom Ford to fast-fashion retailer Zara—are trying to nudge men into bolder, more pronounced lapels.
In some cases, the lapels are wider. In others, the lapels “peak” upward. And in some spring 2013 collections, the lapels are both wider and peak.