The World of Fashion.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 1, 5 July 1911, Page 69

The World of Fashion.

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T}T}'T OMEN are ■welcoming the reJJ I turn of the bolero, changed in 111, many ways during its long seelusion but as fascinating as ever. One dainty little garment of this type is cut just above the waist-line and in the front has long sash-ends which are crossed, carried round the waist, and tied at the back. Though the couturiers have tried to bring into prominence toilettes that define the natural waist, they are by no means prepared to abandon the Directoire and Empire designs. Many of the newest designs are a charming compromise between the fashions of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, and it must be admitted that the result is delightfully picturesque. A desire for eccentricity here and there outweighs all other considerations, and the result is some such toilette as one noticed the other day, almost a faithful replica of a dress of a hundred years ago. Ruby velvet forming a closely fitting robe was draped over a petticoat of heavy Venetian lace, with a repetition of the lace set across the corsage and weighted by large tassels at the corners. An extraordinary manifestation of the train that falls to one side was made by the design, and as the lace skirt was short and the train draped one side of the frock only, it was noticeable that the ankles were braceleted with strands of pearls. Gold tissue stockings were worn matching the upper part of the corsage, but the shoes were black velvet ones with entredeux of lace upon them.

MARGUERITE.