FASHION SHOW

Press, Volume C, Issue 29435, 10 February 1961, Page 2

FASHION SHOW

Preview For Next Summer

“Bnt most of all it’s fashion.” These were the words of a lilting melody which opened a fashion preview of summer clothes for buyers in Christchurch last evening. The song was composed for the occasion by Mr lan Coulderay, and sung by Miss Pat McMinn, of Auckland. Fashion pointers introduced at the show were seen in fabrics, cotton dresses, bats, and knitwear. Fabrics for summer, 1961, will be florals, with a transition from last year’s white backgrounds to smudgy patterns, geometries. and stripes. The white background is being superseded by all-over patterns. Tire over-all line for cotton dresses was more fluid, and made softer by the use of a new bias cut. The tunic line was seen, the “culotte,” or divided skirt, and there was a tendency to longer torsos. Other newsmaking garments were sleeveless dresses with little matching jackets to replace cardigans. flounced skirts, and parasols to team with frocks. One of these ensembles was in sunny colours of lemon and orange, and dress and parasol were flounced. Cotton knits were seen in very fine fabrics, and bulkier types for after-swim wear. Tiny buttoned jumpers to wear over slacks were another feature of this section. One was in cinnamon, styled with brief sleeves, piped with white, and finished with white buttons Hate Higher Hats were high and feminine, although there was a return of the pillbox. Instead of being worn low over the brow as in previous seasons, they were placed well back on the head. One of the most striking of the high hats reached to 18 inches. It was covered with fine blue nylon net, dotted with white, and was draped and rucked. French - inspired pyjamas were seen In a style for teenage wear. Named Capri, they featured three-quarter length pants tapered to mid-calf, and a brief middy top. One style had blue and white gingham pants, and a white top with three four-inch layers of broderie-anglaise falling from yolk to waist, and narrowly piped with gingham. A new type of raincoat fabric was shown which, although 100 per cent cotton, resembled gaberdine in texture and appearance. The fabric is water, dirt, and stainrepellent, and is self-ventilat-ing. It was seen in one coat of tiny tangerine and blue houndstootb checks. The style was tailored, but with feminine features such as a wide, slightly standaway collar, tabbed sleeves, and a softly-sashed belt Six adult models took part in the show, and six children. It was arranged by Ross and Glendining. Ltd., and compered by Mr Coulderay.