The February 1 , 1939 takings of Vogue ran this picture of the 21st Century man . The subtitle appears below . The characterization can also be retrieve in the bookExit to Tomorrow : World ’s Fair Architecture , Design , Fashion 1933 - 2005 .
Gilbert Rhode banishes buttons , pockets , collars , ties . The serviceman of the next century will revolt against sliver and wear a beautiful beard , says the designer of boilers , pianos , pin clover , and metal furniture . His lid will be an an aerial – snatching radio out of the ether . His socks disposable , his causa minus affiliation choker and button .
This mail originally appeared atPaleofuture.com .

http://www.paleofuture.com/blog/2025-03-16/bearded-men-of-the-21st-century-1939.html
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