NEWEST STYLES

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 221, 15 June 1936, Page 4

NEWEST STYLES

Ideas From Overseas

Some of llm latest vagaries of fashion iu England, the Continent and America were mentioned by Mr. D MacGregor, merchandise manager for Myers Emporium. Melbourne, who passed through Auckland on Friday on the Mariposa after a six mouths’ trip overseas. Coloured heels, soles and toes 'ire the latest in hosiery when worn with plated and open shoes, while lace stockings have been devised, to give Cull effect to the nail-painting vogue, he said. Artificial flowers as an adjunct to day and evening wear, particularly the latter, are much availed of, while brightness in colour is evidenced in gloves, bags, belts and shoes the colour scheme harmonising with tiny two of these accessories. There is a vogue for charm bangles in metal or diamante iu America, the nature of the charm ranging from miniature cars to animals. The newest thing in furs popularly worn iu London is shaded effects in necklets and capes Shorts and shirts for women and men have been a feature of the beach life at. Honolulu, and now there is a vogue for printed silks in both these garments. The knitted twine shirts, 'in Improvement on the “dish rag” garment, are also very popular for beach and sports wear.