REGENT’S FASHION SHOW

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 73, 17 June 1927, Page 15

REGENT’S FASHION SHOW

USHERED IN TO-NIGHT «’ To-night the New Regent Theatre will uSher in the gorgeous "Fashion Week,” which it has organised in conjunction with Messrs. Milne and Choyce, Ltd. Throughout the week elaborate preparations have been made by the management Which claims that the entertainment will be the most brilliant of its kind ever offerEid. For the parade a massive, dazzling set, outrivalling anything previously seen here, has been constructed and into all its brilliance will step the beautiful mannequins in the latest and most luxurious creations Auckland has to offer. The decorations have b€;en carried out in a dazzling manner and the exhibition will take place amid a myriad coloured lights. Not only will the Regent’s entire unique lighting system be brought into full play, but it will be augmented to the fullest possible extent. Synchronised music, arranged for the operatic orchestra by Mr. Maurice Guttridge, will add charm to the brilliant parade. Some fourteen models will be displayed, and the management promises that the. expectations of the most fastidious will be far exceeded. This sparkling show will form a prologue to Paramount’s sumptuous girl and gown film, “Fashions For Women,” in which there is another parade to dazzle the eye and thrill the heart. The film has been produced on a wonderfully lavish scale and stars that ‘beautiful blonde, Esther* Ralston, who wears some of the most amazing creations imaginable. She is supported by Raymond Hatton, of “We’re in the Navy Now” fame, who has a screamingly funny role as the press agent for the big fashion store in which much of the action takes place. On the supporting programme, the operatic orchestra, under the baton of Maurice Guttridge, plays the overture “Light Cavalry” (Suppe) and Ecldie Horton’s numbers at the Wurlifzer include “Somewhere a Voice is Calling” and “Barcarolle.” The third “Miss New Zealand 1927” film is shovrn, together with a Regent news, corned]? and travelogue. In view of the phenomenal interest being taken in this colossal programme, patrons are* advised by the Regent to book seats immediately.