Net-Menders’ Bags London Fashion

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31276, 24 January 1967, Page 2

Net-Menders ’ Bags London Fashion

(N.Z.P. A.-Reuter— 4 Copyright) LONDON. Clutch evening handbags crocheted by Japanese fishermen’s wives while their husbands are at sea have become popular in London. At first sight, these bags appear to be made from fine strands of shining beads, or woven from lurex thread.

They are, in fact, all-nylon yarn crocheted in a semicircular loop pattern by women who fill in their time making them while they have no fishing nets to mend. In black these bags are very smart for after-six o’clock occasions. But the younger set find the white, beige or pastel pink versions more attractive.

Another “with-it” evening handbag comes in luxurious white satin embroidered all over with gold bugle beads arranged in a diamond pattern linked and outlined by a slender rope of tiny round white beads.

Daytime occasions bring out mini-handbags matching mini-skirts. Many of Jhem

pair with high, shiny boots or low-heeled, little-girl strap shoes. The handbag handles, often match in width, number and texture the shoe straps. Patent leather handbags, sometimes combined with suede in striped effects, match high patent leather and suede trimmed boots.