How popular was tweed in the 40's?

[panzerfan]

Was it seen a lot in sport coats and the such in America? I believe it gained more popularity in the 50's, but how common was it in early 40's and throughout after the war?

 

[dhermann1]

Very. Very very. When my father got out of the Marines in 1946 and went back to work, he bought 2 new suits at Brooks Brothers. One was brown, and the other was gray tweed.

 

[BinkieBaumont]

I know that the British Movie Stars who based themselves in Southern California for the duration of WW2 took to wearing tweeds, having Afternoon tea, playing Croquet, and generally trying to create a home from home, Woman were just as fond of their tweeds as menfolk

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[Nick D]

I hope you weren't planning on wearing something other than tweed outside the city?

 

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[Fletch]

Tweeds gained popularity in the 40s.

 

[Tomasso]

I believe it gained more popularity in the 50's

What leads you to this conclusion?