NEW REDS AND GREENS

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19785, 16 January 1936, Page 12

NEW REDS AND GREENS

1 m cOLouns son 1933. i A soft terracotta under the name‘ of “sail red" is expected to he one of‘ the star colours in the early spring, Acrording to the spring and summrrl . 1926 Cnrrl of the British Colour ("mur-h icil “Dolphin green" anrl “sail rerl"; ’are to ho known as “Gloucestm' green" l iand “Kenya red" in honour of the, .17uke and l'Hirhess n” Gloucester. l The (‘hinesr arr «hihitiou in Lon—l gdon ha“ mmirerl right new colours tor 1921.5 and Ihme are issued by the lßritish ('olom‘ (knumil. The prevail]ing character is a soft pastels, with Hinphasis on blues. Inevitably asso—l ciated with the art of China is a series of rare and lovely blues. I‘ The eight. interesting new shades are: I “Imperial gold." which gives thel Epure yellow of the royal house. l l "Chinese green." a blue-green which: is rharming for suits, dresses, and i-nit-Wear. l “filainlira blue.“ 3 light enamel hhwi which is most attractive. i . “Lotlita burl." a highly refined pastel 1' ink. peculiarly soft. in tone. "Nanking blue.“ which is expertwll to be especially popular for summer: sport-3 creasions. 1 ‘ “Flamingofi' a favourite shade to; introduce into summer linens and; tweeds. i ‘ “Honey zolrl." which describes it~§ .' self. 3 ! “Peking blue." 3 deep royal blue. l ; “Special research into Chinese art! films been made and particular (-n- :. {was taken in the preparation of the! :colours that they should, while pl' .l :serving their Eastern character, be) . entirely suitable for application in the 'modern world of fashion," states the i Council.