Preview Of Next Summer’s Fashions

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30043, 30 January 1963, Page 2

Preview Of Next Summer’s Fashions

*Thf>pomiMliUcs at' nawatpl nuMnade fibres in today’* I feahten acene were demonstrated in a preview of next summer’s range held at the Carlton Lounge on Monday evening by a luge New Zealand imgwi* swimsuit and knitwear manufacturing firm. This was one of four such displays being held in the Domintow’s main cities. tn a showing of mere than 100 garments, ranging from the briefest of bikinis to formal afternoon suits, the natural fibres were not, however, neglected. Some of the most successful clothes modelled were combinations ot natural and synthetic fibres. Cotton figured throughout toe show. Lingerie and bed-time wear were mainly in cool pinks and whites, with a sprinkling of toe newer golden, salmon and apple-green shades. Matching sets were shown in both categories: bikinipyjamas and night gowns were teamed with brunch eoats and petticoats with matching panties. Divided petticoats were also shown. Sportswear was mainly in the vivid blues, blacks, reds and whites. A few came in brown or peach tunings. Many of the light-weight jumpers and cardigans had short sleeves and were in.

rough knits with necklines round, scooped or occasionally V-shaped.

Skirts were either short and straight or pleated. One imported skirt was of the latest Continental style, flaring boldly from below the hip line. Fringed “middy tops” were shown, with matching beech trousers. Samples of children’s knitwear were also modelled with poise by a young mannequin.

Swimsuits made under licence to a large British swimsuit manufacturer featured the popular, low back. This, unlike the variety of eye-catching colour combinations, was reminiscent of the 1920’5.

I Although plain colours will be still in vogue,' toe new season’s range puts uphsili on the latest craze for toe checked and striped look. One suit featured a plain lower half and a bold checked top. Another had the multi-coloured, blazer look with diagonal stripes. Plain swim suits in the traditional blues competed for attention with some of the newer tens, olives and salmon pink shade*. White edging and braiding were used to effect thrnuehmrt Day suite were mostly of toe new, casual style, skirts were straight or gently flared to knee length, and jackets were loose fitting with short, three-quarter or no sleeves. Check patterns were the favourite.