Men's fashion forecasts, DuPont Company promotional films, 1978-1980

A reel of films promoting the use of DuPont synthetic fibers in men's fashion. The films include a series of montages showing models at various locations wearing clothes that use DuPont synthetic fibers: Dacron, Lycra, Orlon, and Antron. Identified shooting locations include Nova Scotia, Panama City, Curacao, Cartagena, and Sea Pines Plantation (Hilton Head, South Carolina). Film shot in South American produced in cooperation with Costa Cruises. Tennis player Stan Smith is featured in one film as a spokesperson for Adidas sportswear.

Films from the DuPont Company films and commercials collection (1995.300) at the Hagley Museum & Library. For more information contact us at [email protected].

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