The FASHION REVIEW

Matamata Record, Volume XIII, Issue 1104, 10 March 1930, Page 2

The FASHION REVIEW

Hand bags for autumn are made of fabrics to match costumes. Hand bags made of tweed and in envelope and pouch styles are trimmed with leather, metal and wood. One bag I have seen, with a half-way flap, has a wooden edge with inlay wprk with tweed colours. Another bag in pouch style has a natural wood frame with a braided strap handle of tan leather. The body of the bag is of beige and brown, tweed mixture. With the idea of having a hat, bag and even shoes matching one’s costume, many dress designers are being besieged to supply an extra length of material for making these articles. The hats are made in strips of the tweed and fitted to the head snugly. Many of the shops meet the problem by showing hats,

I A new development of glove styles ! is the use of hand bags to match. | The combination is often augmented i by a scarf also of the glove and bag ' material. Of course the scarves are worn only with plain necklines—that is, those made without fur or elaborate trimming and only dependent upon line for chic. Artificial flowers, at least of the expensive order, continue to be . fashionable, especially the large, soft flowers in clusters. Peonies, for in- : stance, in rich beige, ivory and gold shades, are stylish. These are made ! of soft silk, with the petals cut on 1 natural lines. \ Chiffon with enough, stiffening 1 about the edges to give that “ real ” effect is also a favourite medium, and the metallic cloths are being [ J used in flowers with narrow petals such as daisies and sunflowers. Velvet and silk, too, are often combined. For the sports suit there are flower clusters made of kid. Flat stems and leaves of black patent leather are the new features. The flowers come in different colours, one cluster in red, white and black, an- | other in green and purple, brown and beige, etc. Buckles and brooches for use on dresses, hats, belts and bags are be- j ing brought out in shapes, sizes and l metals to blend with the new autumn styles and colour schemes. Umbrellas this season are about ( 20 inches in length ; they are considered more graceful, easier to carry and more serviceable when made in this size. Handles are made in countless styles and materials.