LONDON FASHION NOTES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1056, 13 June 1912, Page 4

LONDON FASHION NOTES.

Fur-trimmed garments are appearing in greater numbers.

Hood effects are given to many of the very large dress collars. Two and even three ruffles of lace show on the the new undersleeves.

Silver grey is becoming a favourite colour for gowns and hats.

Corduroy velvet appears as a collar and cuff facing for heavy woollen coats.

The newest jackets show long sleeves with slightly elongated armholes.

Only a few of the coats for children fasten up close to the neck.

On all kinds of black and white gowns are found sashes and girdles in bright colours. One-sided effects still predominate in neckwear.

Blue is the leading colour for young girls’ school dresses.

Nearly all the new rain coats are in mannish style. The craze for one-sided effects shows little abatement. Pale rose seems to be the colour for the debuntante this year.

Brocaded velvet wraps are considered good style this season. Fringe clings with persistent tenacity to the robes of lashiou. Grosgrain ribbons are being featured in high-class millinery.

Ratine velour is one ot the greatest favourites for street costumes.

The newest hats have high crowns, and immense bows, with small, frills.

The brims of new chapeaux are turned up at the side, front or back.

Gold lace is used to a great extent to trim white lace blouses.

Many new blouses to wear with the tailored suits have touches of colour on them.

A predominance of the high collar is noticeable on blouses and bodices for afternoon wear.

New bar pins for veils are of Empire green crystals, in groups, set in platinum. Coat suits have trimmings of fur, of white satin for single revers and of large buttons. The long straight line from shoulder To hem ! is still the feature of coats and wraps.