OUR PARIS LETTER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19918, 13 August 1927, Page 18 (Supplement)

OUR PARIS LETTER

(By Yvonne Rodier). (Specially Written for 11 Chronicle Fringe continues to enjoy a tremendous Skilfully used, it can be the most becoming of trimmings, and has adorned- some of the loveliest bridal gowns of the season. Crystal fringe takes pride of place, and adorns the chiffon frocks that are so fashionable this year. Heavy silk fringe borders flounced and flowered moire gowns. Feather fringe makes a perfect trimming for ethereal gorgetto models. There is a great vogue of tulle for ball frocks. Black and light colours arc seen, and as a rule a billowy tullo skirt is allied to a fitting lame bodice in the same hue, or in a becomingly contrasting colour. Pink and gold or blue and- silver are favoured alliances. Plain and patterned Shantung arc much in demand for three-piece suits. We continue to hear more and more of the divided skirt, bestowing extra comfort, yet so clcvery camouflaged that the division is invisible. The new jupe is seen both in plain and pleated styles. Plain coats of wool or Shantung make quite a feature of pockets. One of the most original evening outfits I saw at a recent Paris dress show was a frock of soft taffatas in a very vivid red shade. It had- a long, slim bodice, cut in a deep oval in front; from this sprang two very uneven flounces, giving a piquantly uneven skirt effect without being bouffant. The flnins'hing touch recall - ed the red-and-white of the Danish flag, for it consisted in an enormous white flower of soft white chiffon on the shoulder. Over the gown was worn a cape in rich black taffeta, ingeniously copying the lines of the dress, being similarly cut to an oval in front and having a deep flounce by way of finish. The cape fastened at the neck with a straight collar, with a huge scarlet flower tucked-, in at one side. Having been sartorially inspired by the animal kingdom, it is nowj apparently, the mineral kingdom’s turn to provide contributions to fashion. “Marbled” kid shoes are touched up with gunmetal kid. Felt hats show a similar “marbled” design. The revival of the feather boa fashion has brought a new version of the neck ruffle in its feathery wake. This consists in innumerable tabs of georgette, plain or shaded, which are sewn on to a foundation to form one of the most becoming neck wraps Dame Fashion has ever d-e vised. The effect resembles the petals of those large, fluffy chrysanthemums we have all been wearing as buttonhole posies.