NEW THINGS TO WEAR.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 71, 23 March 1923, Page 8

NEW THINGS TO WEAR.

WONDERFUL FASHION* DISPLAY. ■ • j SHOW AT SMITH & CAUGIIEY LTD. The -wonderfully interesting display in Smith and C'aughey's large and well lit f-howroom on the first floor of their establishment is well worth viewing. Here are gathered, from the most eminent sources of supply in London and Paris, an amazing array of beautiful costumes, coats, furs, frocks, blouses, etc., many models revealing the latest Parisian creations. Costumes arc shown with high collars, but low collars are every whit as fashionable. Some coats aru worn loose with ample skirts, while others a/c rather close fitting. Yelour coat 3 with fur collars are more popular than ever. One of the most beautiful coat-frock models is a navy tricotrine, the front of the skirt and sleeves being worked in handsome applique design. Then there is another striking frock in tan morocain, trimmed with imitation chinchilla fur, while another little model i in putty gabardine shows a wide scarlet' leather belt and pipings of the same colour on the sleeves.

There is a, charming collection of

frocks for evening wear, including! several models in gros-grain taf-i feta. These are made in the early Victorian styles which have added such a

charming and piquant note to recent | evening fashions. One, in mauve and, jade tones, is made with hip panniers and picot streamers, while a shimmering blue creation is beaded with silver and las a girdle of dainty roses. A tomato georgette model, elaborately embroidered in silver, with a wide silver fringed girdle, is another beautiful frock. Prominent in the display are several chic models in the latest draped styles, one of gold panne velvet, another in jade, each a thing of exquisite beauty, each worthy of the master hand responsible for its creation.

Women will be particularly interested in the delightful models on display the millinery showrooms, for here are some of the most becoming hats that have yet made their appearance in Auckland. The advance styles in millinery, as represented in moduls from leading London and Parisian salons, show that hatters' plush and panne velvet are to be predominant features this winter. Colours are inclined to he quiet, ranging between mole, grey and sof; fawn shades, while black and navy are also largely in evidence. The trimmings, too. on the best models are rich and exquisitely tasteful. Drooping feather mounts, wide Hat bows and smartly cut brims are much in evidence, the placing of the trimming at the side and back giving a very smart and striking effect. Steel nnd gold quills are in lavish use, ivhilo touches of monkey and coney seal fur add ihe last note of exclusive smartness. In the spacious fabric department at Smith and Caughey, Ltd.. there is an unusually extensive collection of new fabrics for autumn and winter, incltiding plain and jaquared velours in every fashionable shade, gabardines. face cloths, serges, sealettes, beaver: cloths, etc., etc.. the ever popular velveteen in many new tones, also new silks of rare beauty. Other departments where women will find much of interest are the underwear, gloves and hosiery, neckwear, laces and footwear, crockery and glassware, carpets, wallpaper, Manchester, soft furnishings, toilet, art needle work, furniture and other sections. Smith and Caughey, Ltd., invife our readers to call and view the fashion displays without feeling under any obligation to purchase.