NEW SEASON'S MODELS.

Shannon News, 15 May 1928, Page 4

NEW SEASON'S MODELS.

PROM A PARISIENNE’S NOTEBOOK.

(By YVonne Rodier).

In accordance with all the most enlightened forecast, the advance models' for the coming season, show more ela-l boration and complication. Yet despite the fact that, skirt draperies are sometimes bewildering in their subtlety i it is still evident . that the illusion 1 of simplicity is the aim of the fore- ! most designers. Actually, such simplicity is a triumph of the most expert and skilled craftsmanship.

Waistlines in general are now definitely higher, and daytime Skirts are a trifle longer. In the case of evening models the additional length is mdre pronounced; sometimes indeed, verging on the fantastic and reaching below the ankle.

Quite the smartest wear for mornings is the beautifully tailored coat and skirt. Beige and grey are prime favourites, but at the moment are rivalled by an attractive new green shade in fine covert-coating. Tailleurs in reps and suitings are made up cither piaffe, ly or braided, and all the “.Paris models” are notably English in character. The Parisienne is also evincing a fondness for small-patterned tweeds. The American girl in Paris, on the other hand, favours a smart nautical navy serge, which she wears with a pristine 'white waistcoat or a white jumperblouse cut on “gilet” lines.

In the .afternoon one encounters the tailored ensemble in the new and softer ■fabrics. Notable among them is a curious new make of charmeline; while :.frisca, kopsack, (the latter'flecked prettily with, silk dots), crepella, and face-cloths in the most delightful pastel shades, are all being reichristcned for their role of afternoon toilette.

In the face of a persistent prediction, on the part of certain fashion experts, that the popularity of sports ensembles is waning, the designers here are still turning out beautiful models in this genre for holiday wear.

Smart town coats are rich in fabric and somewhat fanciful in decoration. Sometimes they show a series of pleats or godets that flute and flare in typical feminine fashion; and such models are eminently suitable for smart daytime deceptions. It is to be noted, however, (hat the more elaborate the coat the simpler the frock beneath.

‘ ‘ Little ’ ’ frocks of simple charm are hiade of satin and silk, the former havihg now reached an unprecedented stage of popularity. And once again the vogue of the dull and shiny surface prevails. The new satins are of stiffer texture, yet remaip essentially drapcable. Taffetas continues to fashidn picture frocks and to recall quaint modes of the past.

Even tailored suits are materialised in the new silks and satins. The latter are "treated” for hard-wearing service. in such a manner as to render them rainproof. I came across one ul-tra-smart little grey “mackintoshed” satin suit with a long coat cut below the knees, with a steel zip fastening. Opened, it piquantly revealed a short tailored pleated skirt and a pleated jumper of the same fabric—but charmingly relieved at neck and wrists by immaculate white linen, with a spotted gi'ey and white foulard tie for neck finish. .

Evening wraps are full of colour, Some of the de luxe models are exquisitely handpainted.