Parisian Skirt Shortening Drives New Silhouette
The piece notes Paris influence on American fashion as skirts shorten to mid knee and even above for daytime wear. It highlights a bouffant flounced taffeta frock with hidden snaps, Mistinguett inspired gowns, and the trend toward lighter undergarments and hip drapery. The shift favors plump figures with waist trim and emphasizes the new silhouette with side draperies and beaded net accents.
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Paris
Couturier
Mme
Iselle Mistinguett
Mme. Mistinguett
Woolies in London Wear as Smart Housefrocks
English women embrace woolies, knitted worsted frocks for home wear in cold mornings. A visitor notes London chic relies on warm, attractive designs with frill and stitch, while frigid dining rooms and chilled air spur demand.
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London
British Isles
Evening corsets trim silhouette with skin tight, boneless design
A fashion note describes an evening corset made of silk elastic with no boning. It slips on over the feet using silk loops and front lacings, sits just above the waist, and includes back garters and a ribbon bandeau to allow a low back gown while shaping a flat line along the back.
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Paris
New York
A Jewel Safe That Rings If Burgled
A dainty four pound jewel box designed to alert owners. A bell rings inside when touched, wound by milady before bed. Burglar would drop the box and flee at the sound.
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Milady
Mr. Burglar
Grandma's knitting era reshaped by modern shops and trends
The article contrasts grandmotherly knitted garments of the past with modern factory knitwear. It highlights slip on styles for children, ribbed yokes, purled edges, and versatile outfits in colored wool. It notes increasing availability of stylish, durable, ready made sets for boys and girls and the shift from home made to store bought wear.
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Grandma
Little Adoniram
Priscilla
Santa Claus
Jack Frost
Lanvin Combines White Linen with Black Velvet in Gowns
Aris dressmakers feature 89 P snowy linen in wartime style. Lanvin pairs white linen with black velvet for day wear. B yin's simple black velvet frock uses white linen collar and cuffs with gold embroidery. The design emphasizes restrained lines and smart contrasts.
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ARIS
Lanvin
B Yin
Eton
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