Fashion Cruise Among the 1934 Modes

Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 214, 7 September 1934, Page 2

Fashion Cruise Among the 1934 Modes

CHARMIN'© DISPLAY AT P.D.C. Tho invitation to a fashion cruise among the 3934 modes for spring, isued by the management of tho P.D.C. Company, Ltd., was accepted by a very large crowd yesterday in the jade tearooms, the audience being not wholly composed of members of tho fair sex, either! Prom, the deck of S.S. Fashion, with its appropriate background of sea and sky, a smart steward assisted the charming mannequins, who appeared in a succession of dainty creations after Miss Ethne Hommingscn had further assisted the nautical atmosphere by dancing a' sailor’s hornpipe. Vowing Damo Fashion’s latest offerings while enjoying afternoon tea was certainly the next best tonic to the actual cruise, and there is a real thrill about the styles for this year of grace. The first group comprised linen frocks and suits, smartly tailored for many occasions, an indication that linens will bo first favourite this summer. The frocks were simply made of uncrushable linen, trimmed with novelty buttons in strking contrast, and the suits had Norfolk jackets or trim semi-fitting coats, with narrow skirts. There will be a great vogue for white or natural linens again this season, and charming contrast is gained with tho blouses. For instance, with one neat suit was w r orn a navy and white spotted blouse and navy and white sailor hat. Jaunty Breton sailors, worn a little to one side, were featured in this group. The second group comprised the useful swagger suits in some of the pretty fancy weaves, also fancy bouclo coats trimmed with rows of stitching and novelty buttons. Becoming summer felts were worn with these models, also hats of sisal straw with tho new shallow crowns. Tho day-time mode is ruled by the three-quarter length coat and in ihc third group somo charming two-piece suits were shown. Navy is having a vogue this season, and navy flora! silks with coat of plain silk have most appeal. Spots have made a real “come-back,” and frocks or two-piece suits in navy and white or brown and beige spots are most attractive. A navy wool ripplo crepe two-piece model, much admired, had jabot and frills of pleated organdie on the short sleeves of the frock. Blouses and hats were viewed through a “porthole,” and the importance of blouses was stressed in the variety of these useful garments. Hat fashions appear moro provocative than ever, but as shown yesterday even the most timid may take heart of grace and bravely try one of the quaint Breton "sailor” hats. Wide-brimmed capelines and fine exotic straws have the simplest trimmings of flowers or velvet, but tho crowns are definitely shallow. For afternoon wear somo lovely flowered silks in tho gayest colours were shown, generally worn with swagger coats in plain silk. Narrow pleated silks arc much in favour ns trimming, many of the afternoon frocks being finished with pleated frills. Frocks for informal afternoon occasions are shorter than those worn for garden parties or moro formal functions. Tho latest modes for cruising and sports wear are most captivating. One three-piece suit of white celanc.so had a shirt and wrap-over skirt which, when unfastened, showed the new shorts. A cruising suit; of red print was fashioned on. similar lines. This group of styles created quite a stir among the onlookers. Last, but by no means least., came the race frocks and late afternoon party gowns, reminiscent of styles of several decades ago. For dressy occasions we may bo as fussy and feminine as we please, and georgettes and chiffons are much betrimmed and bcfrilled. One lovely model of beige georgette and lace had a frilled cape and many frills on the skirt, and with this was worn a Dolly Yarden hat, the brim lifted high at the back to show a bandeau of flowers resting on a bunch of curls, blue velvet ribbons being tied under the chin. Throughout the parade incidental music was provided by a professional orchestra. The parade will be staged this afternoon and again to-morrow afternoon.