JOHNNY CARSON MEN'S VINTAGE (2) BUTTON LUX BLAZER (USA)

Johnny Carson: Apparel VARIETY MAGAZINE Nov 27, 1972 TAILORING: SHOULDERS 17.5" ARMPITS 18.5" SLEEVES 25.5" LENGTH 31.5" The retail sale of clothes bearing his label will pass the $30,000,000 mark and he’s a major stockholder. “It’s worked out great—I think,” Carson agreed. “It’s also a great kick for me to see people wearing my clothes.” And he now maintains that his styles are not extreme; matter of fact, he thought they were too conservative a year back—and he was right “I don’t know how you can predict.” But he does claim, contrary to some, that double knits would continue big. How did it all start? “They (Hart Schaffner & Marx) came to me. It’s been a nice deal,” he smiled. “I’m very involved. I do all the layouts with designer Gary Thorpe.” “Seasonal clothes are disappearing,” says Californian Carson. “It’s now all-year clothes. No one should have to own separate wardrobes with new fabrics.” Among them are the “fisherman knit” weave, by the way. His clothes are now seen in 1,500 outlets. As for Carson himself, he claims, “I don’t keep a giant wardrobe— I used to.” Is he obligated to wear his line? “I am not—but I do because I like them. I don’t wear everything, but that’s only because I can’t—who can?” VIDEO: Pryor and Chase | Carson Tonight Show Copy & Paste https://youtu.be/Vzm7Rx_DjoY?si=K4Hk7HLLzw-EVe0b