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The Barb 6
WmICHAEL'S OF FLORIDA
by Peter Thomas i
Without a question the
biggest boon to Fuorida
this year is the advent of
that magnificent new men’s
.boutique Michael’si of
Florida. Michael, who is
a magazine model and has
starred in many stage pro
ductions , including “Hair, ”
recently turned down a
Broadway role in order to
forge ahead with his plans
to bring the gay commu
nity a men’s shop with
fashions that wouljd give
us all the opportunity to
look our very best. It’s
known that the gays are
often the trend- setters of
American fashion, and
this is never more ap
parent than when we set
foot in the shop located at
2028 Oakland Park Boule
vard in Fort Lauderdale.
A stunning cavalcade of
clothes is on display here
in a blaze of colors, some
daring and some discreet
featuring beautiful ma
terials and chic lines. Su
perfashions is the naihe of
the game at MichaeLs of
Florida! We were fasci
nated with the beach under
wear-that cart travel any
where from beach to
boudior, and the caftans,
Shirts, slacks and suits in
every conceivable design.
It’s all here at Michael’s
of Florida, who in addi
tion to its own label car
ries Ah Men of California,
Parr of Arizona, and P.
J.s of New York.
The big news when we
arrived to review the Fall
and Winter fashions is
that a new line has been
added. It’s THAT LOOK,
Fashions by Fritz of Cali
fornia, to be carried ex
clusively by Michael’s of
Florida. Fritz, who has
clothed, and still does,
many stage, screen and
television stars, has come
up with knock-out fashions
that are a plus and a must
for everyone’s wardrobe.
If you don’t believe me,
look for yourselves at the
superb THAT LOOK styles
pictured here. Who could
ask for more flattering
lines in these swimsuits,
caftans, suits, and the
fantastic shirts with the
trendy hooded-look? Here
are fashions that will en
hance the appearance of
everyone from the teen set
to the over-39-ers.
Michael told me during the
interview that, ‘ ‘Men have
always been the peacocks,
and we’re here to make
certain that men remain
the peacocks!” He also
thinks that long hair is
here to stay, though not
shoulder-length, but just
below the ear-tips, full and
soft, to gently frame the
face without detracting
from the features or the
fashions.
WITH
Of course Denim is still
in, but it’d been updated
in THAT LOOK’S denim
patch-pririg suit. The tops
are small, medium and
large, and the slacks are
30-32, 34 and 36-inch
waist sizes. Send for your
free Michael’s of Florida
Travel Guide and Catalogue
for a splendid array of Fall
and Winter fashions.
Backs are in, or should we say out, in this shirt with
the new nude-back look, laced with rhinestones. It’s
ideal for holiday wear. Sizes range from small to x-
large, and assorted colors are available.
The freeform short boxer at left, and the double side
winder at right, both in assorted colors, should bring
out your finer points at any beach.
This is a sidetie swimsuit WOW!
Be the first kid on your block to sport the hooded
look! The crepe polyester shirt at left has front pockets
and buttons for a neat conservative look. The colors
are white, green or red. For an outrageous combina
tion of flamboyance and chic, you can't top the hooded
satin slipover shirt at right.
The geometric pattern in
combinations of black-and-
white, blue-and-whiie,
brown-and-white or gold-
and-white, give this caftan
the crisp, clean look that is
overtaking the fashion
world today.
One section of the shop
is devoted to boutique
items and it is here that
one can find exciting jewel
ry, chains, and medallions
to highlight the wearing
apparel. Here too, one can
find the fantastic sculp
tures of Waynesart, avail
able exclusively through
Michael’s of Florida. Both
the now-famous work of
art “Jonathan” and the
brand-new “Friends” are
beautiful conversation
pieces that bring charm,
distinction and excitement
to any home, and all in the
best of taste. It is truly
an experience to visit this
dream-world of clothes,
but if you’re not lucky
enough to be in sexy, sun
ny Fort Lauderdale we
suggest that you write for
a copy of Michael’s I of
Florida Travel Guide' and
catalogue. It's absolutely
free and it will give you a.
peek at some of the most
imaginative and unique’
fashion collections in the
world. The best news is
that you can order by mail,
and that your order will be
delivered in three weeks.
Get with it Pussycats be
cause Christmas is almost
here.
I never did get to ask
Michael the most pertinent
question of the day, “What
are you doing Saturday
night?”, and that’s only
because I could barely wait
to get home and work
miracles with my new
Michael’s of Florida
wardrobe.