Answers to Fashion Quiz
(1) Norman Hartnell. (2) Aago Thaarup. (3) Christian Dior, Jacques Fath, Pierre Balmain. (4) Christian Dior in 1947. (5) Nylon. (6) Doe-eyed look. (7) Terms used in nylon stocking manufacture. Gauge is the number of stitches to li inches; and denier is the weight of the yarn. (8) The ’Twenties. (9) Yes. (10) England. (11) Tartan from Scotland. (12) Bust bodice. (13) Hose supporters. (14) Chiffon. (15) Linen, pique, cotton, seersucker, poplin. (16) Regency period. (17) Malaya. (18> The latest short hair-style designed by Raymonde. (19> A length of hair used to supplement shorter styles. (20) Cloche, beret, bonnet. (21) Mink. (22) Homburg, bowler, boater. (23) Helena Rubinstein’s Silk, made from raw silk, into power, foundation and lipstick. (24) The New Look, the Petit Garcon or Little Boy look, the Blown forward look, the Masculine look, the Doe-eyed look. (25) Groundnuts.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 23 December 1950, Page 11
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