FASHION NOTES.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 23, 28 January 1928, Page 4 (Supplement)

FASHION NOTES.

SMALL HATS.

CUT-OUT WORK REVIVED.

(By An Expert.)

With our headgear, as elsewhere in

the realms of dress, changes are taking place, though these changes are more tentative and elusive, perhaps, than is the case with dresses and coats. At the same time, the latter are unquestionably influencing the millinery fraternity, who are obviously alert to keep pace with the softer and more feminine note, an end they are accomplishing by more detail, more varied line, and increasing variety of style. There are models that rely for their chic on' deeper brims,, upturned in. front, and there, cut in sharp ends, threaded to form a flat bow- | »" -i appearance. ' Felt; and velours are still running: a steady neck and _ neck race, and these chapeaux are .usually untrimmedj with the exception of a brilliant ' jewel ior I pin. The simplicity of styles and paucity of decoration demands the finest quality fabrics, of course./ One of 'the very latest .models has the brim sheered off short at the back. There is often no brim at all there,, but usually some threaded flat trimming.; Qne in bois-de-rose felt, has the small, roll-up brim-in front, faced with stuck velvet, a' deep band of these two mediums effecting a decorative finish at the back, threaded through slits. The bugbear of monotony is being successfully routed where millinery is concerned. The Vogue of Short Sleeves with the High Collared Throat. Although one can scarcely seriously believe that La Mode was actuated by any practical reasoning in ordaining the vogue of short sleeves and a highcollared throat, still,' for once, 6he chanced upon a wise ordinance. Now it will' no" longer be necessary for a sportswoman to expose her neck to the devasting influence of sun and wind, unless she pleases. She can this year wear a little collar with points, like those on a man's shirt, set on at the same line, or choose a still higher, up-and-down one, of the same material as the dress, or of organdie muslin. Though high, these collars .are not so close-fitting as to be throttling, their trend being rather towards the picturesque. The chic they suggest rests, to a large extent, upon the accompanying short sleeves. At the same time, it is to be noted that a peculiar perversity prevails when long sleeves, are introduced. Then, the neck, or whatever garment is worn, frequently takes on a thrown -back rever effect, joined to a square-shaped collar. One-Time Cut-out Work Being Revived. Needlework, in colours, of worsted, silk-braids or metal, is seen on many of these newest models, and both gilt and silver leather grow in favour as the season's styles are evolved. The onetime popular cut-out work is being re\ ed, and is shown on some of the most elaborate gowns of costliest materials. Extreme contrasts are seen such as gilt leather, perforated in a manner not unlike the paper lace used to decorate the shelves of a tidy housewife's china closet. This was introduced with a background of chiffon, by a Paris designer, on a gown of Chartreuse satin, with motifs of the same pattern. In this, type .of thing, there was recently shown a complete set of cut-out work—a collar of mauve suede, with silver kid lining. Velvet in all its Different Phases. There is something about velvet that seems to demand the Midas touch, the glint of gold, metal lace, gold and silver braid. —*11 those accessories that suggest a glitter, are called into service to offset the sombreness of colour, particularly; when black is chosen. And it often is, for with the re-establishment of velvet, black comes back to resume its old high place in miladi's affection. Then again, velvet may turn demure, and assume fine old lace as embellishment, in old-fashioned fichus. Flares are lovely in velvet. Whether they be front, back, side, or all-round, accompanied by gored, cut or godet inserts, velvet gives them a cavalier-like dignity. Our Sketch. The illustration shows a fluffy little flounced dress in Porto-red georgette, with heart-shaped decolletage, normal waistline and long ,tight-fitting sleeves.