Russian Fashions Adopt Western New Look

Chronicle (Levin), 8 October 1948, Page 5

Russian Fashions Adopt Western New Look

Received Tlnn-sdav, 7 p.m. LONDON, Oct. 7. Russia, which has resisted Western influence in almost cverythiug, iias just suceuinljed to the " new look" a year after everyom' else. A longer liemliue was the lii^hli^ht of the Ru.ssian winter collect ious in M oscow. No i'ewer ilian 1500 niodels, manv fealurinu the "new look,'' were displaved ity Hussian couturiers, the Soviet M'uiitui announced. Russia's show far out mimi >ered any Western J'a-liion di.splay. Aiuerican shows noriually liumliered 100 niodels while British oues seldom reached 50. "A remarkaide range of new ereations from iashion houses of many Soviet cities, wa* displayed, ' ' said the .Monitor quoting the Tass Soviet neus agency. "Models ranging f'om exquisite evening and theatre goun* to more utilitarian working dresse-, sports costumes and overcoats, were shown."

Althrmgh the Soviet hemline has dropped in most outlits, the skirts of working (lresses and sportswear staved just below the knee. Fur trimmings liberally splashed the Russian ereations. New lieavv silks were featured ehieflv in evening dresses. The traditional Russian hand-embroidered blouse was another highlight to be vvoj'n in future, the designers hope, with the longer skirt.