At Men’s Fashion Week, Back to Babbitt

"The view reflected in the classic plaid shirts and mismatched trousers, in the varsity jackets, granddad cardigans and prom wear, is exactly the small-town view that Americans since 'Babbitt' have tried to get away from. Now, for a host of reasons, these sentimental styles are seen as attractive as a truck farm in Vermont. And, in contrast to slick luxury fashion, these friendly styles can create a sense of diversity — real or not."

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