Figure 1.--German mail order catalogs show show that tights were still popular for warm weatherwear. The 2002 Neckermann catalogue offered boy's tights ( Jungen- Strumpfhose ). Blue appears to have been a popular color.

German mail order catalogs offer a very useful time line on changing fashion trends. German mail order ( Versundhaus ) catalogs are dominated by casually styled clothing. Many have an American look to them. These same styles are worn by boys throughout Europe and Ameruica. There seems little that can be described as destinctively German. Catalogs also show that tights were still popular for cold weatherwear.
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German mail order catalogs show show that tights were still popular for warm weatherwear. The 2002 Neckermann catalogue offered boy's tights ( Jungen- Strumpfhose ). Blue appears to have been a popular color. The ad copy reads, " Jungen-Strumpfhose ab 11,99 EUR Jungen-Strumpfhose mit Eingriff, ohne Fuß. Cotton-Master-Qualität. Mat.: 65% Baumwolle, 35% Polyamid. Fb.: Marine (10), Jeansblau (15). Größe: 116, 128, 146, 164, 176."

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German boys wear seems dominated by casual styles. The clothes have an American look to them. These same styles are worn by boys throughout Europe and America. Cartoon logo seem popular, including Sponge Bob Squiare Pants. There seems little that can be described as destinctively German. We notice ads for casual styles in the Quelle. catalog. The styles look the same as those worn throughout Europe and America.

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