Fashion Parade at P.D.C.

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 68, 22 March 1935, Page 2

Fashion Parade at P.D.C.

SEASON’S TREND IN MODISH WEAR Tlio novel ide'a of" presenting the new season’s styles from a ‘‘Frock Shoppe’’ appealed to a very large gathering of the fair sex at the Jade tearooms yesterday, the occasion being the 1935 mannequin parade of autumn modes staged by tho Premier Dropery Company. When tho curtains on the stage at one end of the room were drawn, there was disclosed the interior of an attractively arranged “shoppe,” with all tho up-to-the-minute fittings and attendant complete.' The mannequins proceeded through the shop and slowly down through the company 'at afternoon tea. Attention was cleverly drawn to additional styles by tho attendant whose adjustments fascinated the audience.

First came sports coats for maid and matron, introducing the Cossack coat and hat, also the cosy velpaca coats for cold winter days; model tweed coats and the latest plaid tweeds with which were worn smart pull-on hats, plateau berets, angora felts or tricorns.

Suits and tailored wear comprised the second section, and these revealed the vogue for knitted suits and fea-ther-weight tweeds. One of the most attractive models was a navy threepiece woven suit with matching felt hat. The new tunic suit was displayed in, brown fancy tweed with trimmings of fur and alpine-crowned velour hat. The new coats for street wear were shown in a variety of styles in fancy boueles and basket weaves, lavishly trimmed with fur, an interesting point being that the collars tend to stand away from the face. A distinctive model was of chocolate bouele, with the new shawl collar of fur, and another lovely coat was of soft green fancy tweed with a dyed collar of matching fur, with which was worn at a rakish angle one of the intriguing new velvet tarns.

Many innovations were introduced in the afternoon frocks, one of the most striking being a French model frock in black taffeta with latticed sleeves and a standing-up collar of Marina taffeta. Marina green fashioned another smart frock which had black accessories and black velvet hat. For the matron was shown a charming creation in ottoman silk of the new black tulip shade, with mushroom facings.

Evening gowns arc more feminine than ever, and nearly all. the frocks have trains. Silks and satins, with tinsel thread interwoven to give a metal effect, are among, the new season’s offerings. An arresting French model was of black taffeta made in capuchon style with quilted liem, its ornamentation being two real white birds. Over this was donned a smart evening coat of black silk velvet. Salmon pink reversible, satin fashioned a graceful gown with flared frills beaded with gauging, giving unusual lines on t.he corsago and skirt. A new contrasting combination was achieved in a girlish frock of ivory georgette which had a sash of claret velvet, with this being worn a claret taffeta coatee with quilted sleeves. Striking contrast was gained with a white frock which had a detachable .train of tangerine velvet. Capes of feathers oxtaffeta petals and net were worn with some of tho frocks, all of which had becoming lines. An elegant frock, of the matron was of novelty metal showing the latest slit skirt, and a beautiful evening wrap was of black silk velvet with high rucked collar and sleeves.

No parade would be complete without a bridal display, and yesterday’s bride looked regal in a lovely frock of silver and parchment matt brocade made on straight lines, with bishop sleeves and a long train from the shoulders forming a deep cowl. An embroidered tulle veil and bouquet of water lilies and maiden-hair fern completed a charming ensemble. The attendant maids wore trained frocks of Marina green tinsel thread, combined ■with silver lame and trimmed with bands of niching, with shoulder capes. In their hair they wore circlets of of lame flowers, and they carried bouquets of belladonna lilies. Appropriate music throughout was provided by a professional orchestra. Those interested in the latest modes will have further opportunities of view'ing the display this afternoon and again to-morrow.