FASHIONS AND FANCIES

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19125, 9 December 1933, Page 16 (Supplement)

FASHIONS AND FANCIES

FROM HOLLYWOOD \ STUDIOS. WHAT THE STARS ARE WEARING. (By J.H., Stylist.) i Things look black in the sartorial world—a most welcome piece of news to most women —for nothing can dislodge the black frock from its most important niche in the mode. And, whatever shade or colour happens to be supreme at the moment, one knows that black still reigns and will continue to wield Its sceptre of superiority. Black, with a happily chosen bit of colour, is delightful for daytime wear, but all black or black combined with white is constantly seen at tho smartest places.

An Au.daclous Mode. This is an audaoious mode. It dares to be oolourful and is not afraid of putting new shades together in an unexpected way. Adrian, the clever stylist, oreated a gown for Myrna Loy to wear In “Penthouse” of blackberry satin with a huge pleated bow of powder blue velvet posed at the waist. Travis Banton combined brilliant rust with purple for a gown which the English actress Benlta Hume will wear in “The Worst Woman in Paris.” Earl Luick startled Sally Ellers when he presented her with a sketch of a frook combining lemon yellow tweed and magenta crepe. Irene Dunne is sporting a MaubousBln white gold and ruby cigarette case, with an amber holder.

Rings Over Her Gloves. Marlene Dietrich wears rings over her gloves. To elaborate the idea may I suggest that rings and bracelets be embroidered on the gloves themselves? Perhaps a pair of long black suede evening gloves, trimmed with turquoise, or a pair of pink kid gauntlets, sewn with pearls. In spite of the new brilliant tones, the woman In white Is much In evidence these evenings. She walks through the ballroom, a vision of delight. For nothing gives a woman so regal and, strangely enough, so thereal an appearanoe as the evening frook of white, rich in Its simplicity, unexoelled in its colouring. Romantic necklaces I Antique rosecameos and flower-enamelled lockets shall be worn by the smart woman these winter nights; also bas-reliefs and carved Ivories. I have seen delightful copies of 18th century Jewellery with tassels and bow-knots of gold, oombined often with coral and orystal. Silver and crystal still has its charm; also silver and brilliants. An entire costume of platinum shaded chiffon and velvet Is worn by Carole Lombard in “White Woman.” The chiffon gown is massed with parallel rows of dull metal beads, while the wrap of gray panne velvet is lavishly trimmed with hands of platinum fox.

Earlines Replace Earrings. Earlines are taking the place of earrings in the Jewel ensembles of many smart women. Norma Shearer wears them often. Earlines are a slender trickle of jewels which follow the lobe of the ear instead of hanging like a pendant, as does the earring. Toby Wing looked exceedingly sprightly as she lunched at the Brown 'Derby wearing a Brittany orepe frock of dark blue, with an Ascot scarf of white jersey moss-fringe. John Darrow accompanied her. June Vlasek wears in a forthcoming picture a bridesmaid’s frock of citroncoloured taffeta, with a tiny,jacket to match. Her hat Is fashioned from brown ostrich and net, and she carries a hand-muff of beige fur. It is a Royer creation. Elorinne MoKinney, In “Beauty For Sale," wears a black velvet gown with puffed sleeves and an inserted belt of peaoh-coloured crepe, embroidered with seed-pearls. Lovely Evening Dresses. There are many lovely evening dresses in the new Ransohoff collection: One is a oocktail gown of Corinthian red chiffon, classically draped, with rhinestone stars embroidered about the throat. Another Is a very long tunio of cream satin, such as the elegantes love these days. The novel feature is the draped black velvet underskirt. A glamourous gown of white crepe fb'rfia, with a circular shoulder-drape of black sequins, caused considerable discussion. Bette Davis wears in her latest picture an attractive suit of blue honeydew crepe, with epaulets and scarf of white kid. Orry-Ivelly designed it for her. To Look Like Flowers. Women are going to look like lovely garden-flowers this spring. Their dance frocks will be gossamer—of chiffon, of Chantilly lace, of tulle, of the sheerest silk organdie. The handsome David Manners was seen lunching with Adrienne Ames at the Russian Eagle. Miss Ames was wearing a suit of mixed brown tweed, with brown suede accessories. Howard Greer created for Marlon Davies an exquisite gown of Chinese inspiration which he had titled “Nuit. de Chine.” It was of pearl-white satin, with a capelet heavily embroidered with gold, crimson, and silver threads.