RETURN OF THE TUNIC

Shannon News, 21 May 1929, Page 4

RETURN OF THE TUNIC

"Let the tunic return with a fanfare of trumpets ’ ’ seems to be the design eis’ motto for this season. Already there are so many indications of a re vival of this fashion that it is impos sible to doubt but what it will play a large part in the new models (says s London writer). Particularly is its influence notice! in the smarter ensembles. A genuine tunic is usually shown, detached from the underskirt, 'but one must expect many tunic frills—and why not, since they serve the same purpose? A chestnut brown coat with a collar of cross fox was worn over a yellow crepe de chine tunic and matching brown unelerskirt. The coat was lined with yellow crepe de chine. A pale beige repp coat was worn over a black satin tunic dress. The coat was amusingly lined to the edges with black satin, attractive black revers showing effectively against the beige. Three-quarter coats—tunic length—will also be seen. Paquin showed a handsome ensemble of dark green cloth made in this fashion. The three-quar-ter-length coat, lavishly trimmed at the neck and hem with red fox, was worn atver a matching crepe de chine tunic. An amazing suit, adopted enthusiasticaly by smart Parisians, was made 1 in black cloth. The sharply-defined basque was stiffened with a border of Persian lamb. Tunic afternoon frocks in satin and crepe are bound to enjoy a vogue. -