FROM A PARISIENNE’S NOTEBOOK.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 252, 30 August 1928, Page 2

FROM A PARISIENNE’S NOTEBOOK.

NEWS FROM FASHIONLAND. By Yvonne Rodier.) A draping either to the centre or to the extreme right is characteristic of the newest frocks Paris salons. The former conveys the impression of curved hips. Drapery to the right appears to be the more favoured ehoice; and holding it together is a huge bow, a flower “de fantaisie, 3 ’ a cabochon, or some other ornament of similar genre, placed on the hip. Some of the draperies attain, to a bizarre style that is reminiscent of the bustle period. Particularly is this oldworld note recalled in the case of models that have a hitched-up appearance from front to back, ending in a series of loops and bows. A vogue that is more 1 i amusing ’ 1 than elegant. Black continues to be the Parisicnne’s favourite toilette. In very special favour is the new heavy make of polished satin, both in black and in a deep cream shade. Evening cloaks in the most vivid colourings are worn over gowns of more sombre hue. Typical of the latest mode are the very graceful cape-coats, long and slim of line, that are fashioned in bright lame (begonia-pink being a notably favoured choice) shot with silver and gold. Such coats are usually finished with an important-looking collar. A Spanish cloak in shot lame —black and heavy gold—wonderfully lined with lacquered red satin was greatly admired at a recent dress show. This note of gorgeousness is apparent both in dress and jewellery at every function of any importance. Jewellery, in fact, is worn in quantities. Diamond necklaces and strings of pear's are often seen together, but the alliance of the two genuine gems always looks ‘ 4 right. 7 ’ Especially is this the case, of course, with all-black or all-white frocks'.

Accessories are lovelier than ever. There are scarves and fichus in the most wonderfully alluring printed silks, in diamond, floral, spotted, and painted designs. Other and more ethereal editions are. in flowered chiffons and the feet craze for spotted kerchiefs either black-on-the-wite or white on black. Sometimes the two designs are used on the same kerchief, the black-on-white being the centre and the white-on-black the border; or vice versa. The chased jewelled buckle, often of such quality as considerably to increase the price of the garment it adorns, is one of those accessories that “make” a belted frock. The buck’ctrimmed ceinture enjoys a distinguished vogue, the outstanding novelty being the geometrical jewel. f