FASHION TEA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19415, 25 August 1926, Page 7

FASHION TEA.

MANY DISTINCTIVE MODES. A fascinating revelation of what will be worn in the world, of fashion during tho coming season was given at the fashion tea held in Milne and Choyce's Tudor tearoom yesterday morning. Mannequins of distinctive elegance and a chici Parisienne style passed in a review wearing gowns, hats and wraps that were undoubtedly Triumphs of art in their colour combination and design; Although the straight, slim silhouette was perhaps the predominating feature of the new models, slight variations were perceptible and these were of particular interest, as they portend a vogue that; gives, scope for individuality and variety,' Bordered effects were seen in delightful colour schemes and. fine pleating?: gave an impression of fulness, although tho graceful line was still adhered to. Soft diaphanous fabrics permitted slight drapings iu various models, but the line from shoulder to hip was kept intact. The skirts wore invariably short and the waists long, and accompanying many of tho frocks fulllength coats were to bo seen in self-tones. As a prologue to the summer fashions a delightful representation was given entitled "Brides of the Ages." From periods in the middle ages to that, of our own day the bridal gown was. shown. Tho charming simplicity of the Moyen age bride was delightfully represented in a gown of silver and .white which followed the line. of the figure. and swept - the ground in a narrow train. The Elizabethan bride with her waisted bodice, Having mqdici collar,, and skirt 6f latticed ribbons wired to stand; out iropi 'the tops, was quaintly attractive.. The Louis XV. bride appeared>in a mountainous headdress from veil , oyei- a frock wide and bouffant,, with trillo frills caught with posies of orango blossoms! The bride of the Victorian era wjth-her crinolino skirt, rucks and ruffles gavo a dignified representation of the, period. Demure, swoet and irresistibly attractive was the bride of the "Eighties " Her 1 narrow waist, full skirt, and bodice off the shoulders were charmingly offset by the flowing veil and quaint posy which she carried. The "Modern Bride" reverted to the simplicity that in itself is an incontestable charm, and her frock of white and silver falling in straight lines from the shoulders glinted sofily under the graceful tulle veil, held in place with a wreath of orange blossoms. Among the many delightful models showing present-day fashions was ,an exquisite creation in the form of a fourpiece toilette in sunset pink crepo de chine. This was composed of a jumper frock, a long coat with sleeves, and a short sleeveless coat. Each garment was encrusted With a border of. beads in a deeper shade of pink, and worn ensemble the garment appeared to be flounced with the beaded borders. The sleeveless cemfc converted the garment into an' evening toilette and the jumper suit made a charming house frock. The hat, in a shade to tone with the gown, was of Bangkok silk and was wide-brimmed and turned up at the back, where it was finished with a cluster of pink roses. A flamingo pink ensemble suit was worn with a hat in the same tone trimmed with rose petals. The'coat of repp wa3 cut in straight lines, moulded to the figure, and the frock of crepe de chine had a handsome border patterned in ivory," whicli gave a most effective finish to tho ensemble. ■ Very'chic was a parma violet model in crepe de chine. The long bodicJe was attached to a skirt'showing fine pleatings, and round the shoulders a georgette scarf was loosely caught with a posy of flowers in deeper tones. A jaunty little hat of parma violet braid to' match was essentially Parisienne. A magnificent, evening wrap of gold sequins was a delectable garment. The shaded from deep amber to pale gold and formed vandycks narrowing from the hem to the shoulders where a ruched collar formed a deep roll. Th rown °P en t* lß coa t showed a lining of vivid flame georgette. Quaintly attractive was a jumper suit of 1 gold tinsel and pervanclie blue georgette worn with a hat of turban mode in gold and blue.

A special feature of the review was an array of hats. These were of'the widebrimmed variety turned up at the hack and simply trimmed with a, cluster of flowers or a bunch of ospreys. One model of black straw had a crown of guip'ure lace which was caught to the side like a tam-o-shanter.. Another model in black was wreathed across the back with white rosea and a pretty black crinoline straw was charmingly finished with rose petals and satin ribbon bows. Verv charming accessories to the toilettes were the parasols. These yore invariably in colours contrasting with the frocks while the .more elaborate ones were wisps of georgette and ostrich feathers. Others again were composed entirely of flowers, one in particular representing a huge bouquet'of gold and yellow roses. Many delightful frocks were shown for maids. A jamner suit in hydrangea bluo •and white crepe de chine was beautifully appliqued and worn with a hat and scarf J to matchv Two dainty frocks •in organdi one in primrose and another in lavender were fashioned with full skirts embroidered in silk rose-buds, and tight bodices with . Btfrtha-liko collars that were charmingly simple. Frocks for little girls were also shown. These were dainty confections. One, in white crepe de cfiine was finished with lattice work and tiny ruchings that were most effective. and a blue taffeta frock latticed with .ribbons was finished with posy. medallions.