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Hokitika Guardian, 8 November 1923, Page 1

HOBBLE SKIRT AGAIN

PARIS, Aug. 31. Narrower skirts, which will be fully 12in from the ground, thus displaying both ankle and calf, and a very ample Use of fur for the trimming of coats and skirts alike, form the most strikill < r novelties in the late autumn fashions, which are now being produced at the private shows of the great Pari# couturier*. Paris fashion creators have evolved a skirt whit h is almost as narrow as the famous pre-war hobble skirt, but regard lias been had for the wearer t. comfort by pleating the skirt at the side and occasionally slitting it almost as far as the Is nee. The lines of alt these skirts are straight and severe, and. with the exception of an occasional fur band, they are not adorned in any way. Coats, on the other hand, are throequarter length with an ample boll-like effect below the waist. Tiers of fur are often used, and there are also many

for SHARLAXD’S “-MOA” BRAND EC4G PRESERVATIVE. There’s a difference. With “Moa” e.ges may be poached, boiled or fried.