Article: At Oscars: formalwear's new role - forward-wear; but will formalwear suppliers thank the Academy? (men's formalwear trends at 66th annual Academy Awards ceremony)

But will formalwear suppliers thank the Academy?

LOS ANGELES -- Whether it was black-on-black or the banded-collar look, Hollywood formalwear took on a decidedly casual, but often refreshingly forward, new twist at Monday night's 66th annual Academy Awards ceremony.

Neckwear took a plunge in popularity when movie industry members decided to make "a fashion statement."

Best Actor nominee for his role in Schindler's List, Liam Neeson stood out among the black-on-black contingent with his velvet Giorgio Armani tuxedo with banded-collar shirt and vest, while Christian Slater opted for a more conventional black wing collar with no bow tie to ...

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