MY LADY'S SHOE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18458, 23 July 1923, Page 10

MY LADY'S SHOE.

; * BARTON'S FINE : EXHIBIT. HIGH GRADE AND STYLE.^ - It has been said—and with move than a • semblance of truth— to be well-* booted and well-gloved are the final and essential touches which every lady aims at in her garbing. Oertain it .ia that there is no section of her outfit to which a lady needs to pay more attention than to her shoes or toots. Be the occasion what it may, a fine demand upon on's judgment and taste is made when deciding . upon the correct type of footwear to don. For every occasion thi.ye' is available the correct shoe, and .. manufacturers, the world oyer have for ydara devoted their energies, and have installed the most up-to-date maohirery, with, the one aim and object of producing, in tbs way of boots and shoes, articles ihst will satisfy the most fastidious of testes. That such an objective imposes upon makers a task of infinite character is beat appreciated by inspection of shop window or showroom displays, where the dictates 'or wishes of ; "my lady" are the premier consideration. Such examination serve 3 fo; enforce the conclusion tlsat many people— : probably amenjf then* connoisseurs—hardly ' realise sufficiently the great amount of ingenuity : and care that is essential to . the output ■-•? special types of shoes, particularly if of desirable and refined distinction. The shoes must not alone focus quality betokening stylo and durability but must earn that ready perfection of good fit and shape. , NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURERS. These are but a few reflections which the general public visiting the Winter Exhibition are asked to bear'! in mind when viewing what is undoubtedly one of the finest displays of New Zealandmade footwear for ladies, . Indeed it would be disappointing if the 1 offering of Barton's, of the well-known , Kingsland faotory, was not the cynosure of all eyes. Here the enthusiast for Dominion, industry has full scope for the lavishing of his praise. Last year Barton's set a standard which earned widespread kudos for specialisation, and on this c-ccasion the assembly of factory craftsmanship worthily eclipses any thing in the past. This display of ladies' shoes is positive, evidence of high-class local . manufacture which overseas competitors will recognise and .commend. ■,"-, ' '■^-^.'■-:■-'■■ ;;..: - -. ; ,

A MULTI-COLOTTR EFFECT. ' Built up in the form ,of a cave -with surface .. draped in ,;; leathers the dainty shoes in glace kid .and sueder- are arranged, \ and coloured electric, ;. 3 ';;?>>ts lend, a striking ! - multi-colour , effect, with the trado sign of the manufacturer esintillating in silvered ';' glass ' surmounting the mouth of the 'cave. • Th»! whole' thing has at once a j pyirolty and digniSed appearance, givviyj w.-*'. atmosp here' well: in. keeping with ife i/',?rit of the gcadz. ; • '■.' HJC HEELS.ANB : &>W. ;• ; Prominjfir in ,the; display, is the range of wide strap-shoes, of which the one and two-strap variety'are much in demand just now. The predominant colour's are the shades -S. grey, such as "Taupe," which is a craoky grey, and "JSiege,'': a fawny grey v ith just a ; faint/' tinge of mustard ftJiwn'. Then one sees fine sam- > plea of "voider* grained calf shoes in \ browns anil grays. Oho of the'most popular designs is an Oxford called the 'saddfe-cat" shoe, which . is v smartly : stylish. ■' It - embraces the overlaying "of contrasting strips of.leather from and between the heel and for© park—in reality he waist of the shoe. ; ; There is a constant call for coloured eathor shoes with narrow patent strap>ing. These are mostly in ; fawn and 'Taupe" '; shades. Like most other J ioloured shoes-black celluloid heels are avoured. Some of the newest/' ideas are I

Been in the patent shoes vith white and grey overlays.: The lattice or" scrollwork is -skilfully, done. The champagne,' Maltese prey, silver grey, and trained lizard and.other leathers are also shown in various types on lasts. :; The display of lowheeled shoes in numerous designs is also a worthy one,- whilst in white shoes there are ample specimens. The factory is already making whites for next season. BROCADE DANCE SHOES. Coming to the lighter side and that is to ballroom or dancing shoes —the Barton products include a surprising array !of brocades in combinating hues such as gold on black, on wine colour, arid on red, which are most effective .'for dress purposes."•' "-'-". '. < ■]'■■ >» •' ■•' "

Sidi ornaments to the wide-bar i shoe& lean toward brilliants taking the' shape of butterflies and glittering clusters r which give artistic' finish. However, with the prevailing preference for i the '. darker •:■ /or more reserved ; shades in evening dresses it is found that : there is general request for black and red shoes. . ; The latest American ideas in what may be described'.' as "chic" footwear are well presented by Bartons. They are ;,makejt> of the high-legged cossack boots,'• which are adorned with red and black external collars, extending well up the calf. .. Yei> another feature which no'; doubt will appeal to ladies, and which Bartons are. patenting, is a new form of tie, winch draws up round the ankle and - obviates any possibility of'the.shoe slipping. / The many and varied types, of footwear, which are so tastefully in evidence at this Aladdin's cave indicate very, clearly that Barton's have a full appreciation of the demands that nowadays/are made by ladies who, quite rightly, insist that their footwear shall not only be made of the finest material, ( but. also, shall incorporate the most up-to-date ideas in regard to style and finish. The, firm claims to hold the largest range of upper leathers in New Zealand, and even a short inspection of their exhibits will tend to show that this is no idle boast. N