Royal Tour May Influence 1949 Fashions
Underlying the surface cairn which followed the surge of public exqitement after the announcement ofathe Royal visit to New Zealand/ a strong undercurrent of eager anticipation ..is evident , in Wellington. " Some people with hopes of attending official functions are taking. a new interest in clothes. . "Inquiries fiave started for dress and morning suits, for which there had been a very limited demand until now," said a leaaing tailor. ■ With less need ,to order - ea'rly, women are apparently waiting until they have a better idea what the Queen and Princess Margaret will wear on the tour. Already though, reported one fur specialist, three ermine capes had been brrv^ht into her workroom for alteration to the latest' styles. "We have had quite a number of requests for accommodation during the Royal Party's stay in Wellington," said the manager of a large hotel. "In fact, the requests began
to come: in the day after the first announcemeent, We 'are noting" these, but not eonfirming bookings yet." . '
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Chronicle (Levin), 21 April 1948, Page 6
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