The Trend of Fashion

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6624, 10 August 1931, Page 9

The Trend of Fashion

Fashions all over the world will bo influenced by the French Colonial Exhibition.

Oriental inspiration is seen in the small turban in straw or fabric, in the hood collars, in lingerie, and the capucine effect seen at tho back of some of the coat 3. Belts and wide swathes Tound the hips are other details. The former are double and often triple, repeating the colours in the frock. Curious little sweaters in coloured wooden beads are being worn w:ith afternoon frocks, and the same beads are used for some little evening wraps which are shorter even than a bolero jacket, but which have large, wide sleeve effects.

All enormous cuff (or is it n muff ?) is worn on one arm with some of tlio evening gowns ; they match in material, and are often made of leaflike pieces. Large pockets aro seen on some

frocks; the’jumper and.skirt reappear in a new guise.

Printed muslin is seen, and a combination of muslin is seen, and a combination of muslin and taffetas make some pretty models. Most of the morning and sports dresses have a fitting line, with a slightly flared skirt. Woollen jersey, pique, and a double cottonette are used for somo attractive blouses..