Life, 1914-04-02 · page 19 of 68
Life — April 2, 1914 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a fashion satire page from *Life* magazine mocking contemporary men's fashion trends. The six illustrated figures showcase exaggerated styles—overcoats with kimono sleeves, draped one-button cutaways, and lounging suits—alongside absurd accessories like elaborate morning derbies and a hat featuring "jackass-ears." The cartoonist ridicules these fashions as pretentious and ridiculous, particularly targeting what appear to be high-end designer pieces (notably "Knix and Cie"). The satirical tone suggests these trends were controversial or seen as overly feminine or impractical among *Life* magazine's audience. The caricatured figures emphasize the absurdity through exaggerated proportions and affected poses, typical of the magazine's humorous approach to social commentary on fashion and masculine style.
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Overcoats, with the sleeves cut kimono fashion one-buttom way The new draped cuta’ ‘ [fiero a Chic little toque with jackass-cars of Exquisite little morning derby black velvet Dress hat from Knix and Cie Comichooks efeyu)