GOLD AND SILVER

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 442, 25 May 1937, Page 3

GOLD AND SILVER

Streaked Materials The latest fabrics show new methods of adding streaks and splashes of all colours to dark we'ayes (states a London exchange). SUtchery gives an impression of different shadings, a streak running through a material gives a similar effect. Braidt in old and new composition, Jjke fringes and strange borderings, suggest a. colour story. Embroideries, from soutache to sequins, -have been restored to the favour they enjoyed at the beginning of the century. New York, English, and French designers exploited to advantage many self-coloured embroideries in the early autumn. The vogue- was taken jp quickly in o a medley of lovely colours in woolwork, beads, glamorous gems, and sequins, so resulted a season in which trimmings, weaves, and handwork played- a part. Dusted gold and silver weaves introduced in black and dark woollen materials are still popular. These gleaming touches do much to relieve the dead-ness of black, and ysit -allow its noje of distinction to remain. A black ensemble of wool flecked with gold or silver-dust can be worn at all times a. nd places l . With a plain coat of fabric or fur and a satin c£ip ft is smart from the lunch hour till supper or cinema party. For evening wear the all-black satin frock can have a little embroidered jacket of chenille and soutache, Studded with bright beads. Short basqued coatees are attractive in Stripes of shaded sequins. The newer ways of treating sequins and coloured embroidery is always gay and pleasing, specially in these little coatees, and there is nothing garish or over-dressed about them.