Not to be Sneezed At Retro trends are propelling the humble handkerchief back to prominence. After years of being tucked away while a germ-conscious society turned to tissues, we find that the hankie is being rediscovered and in some cases reimagined with bold patterns and colors. “In the way that skinny ties and tie bars are once again [au] courant, the cotton handkerchief has come out of the bottom drawer and found its way into the pockets of some of the hippest dandies,” says an executive at Barneys New York. And since handkerchiefs have been outside the mainstream consciousness for some time, our story provides a 101 class in handling and etiquette, such as what to do if someone lends you one. “If I saw a person just sneeze or with perspiration on their forehead, and they were trying to wipe it with their hand or sleeve, and I had one in my pocket, I would offer them my handkerchief,” says an etiquette specialist.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 12:17:16 +0000
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