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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1956
Page
20
Wash and wear fabrics score first place in spring 56 children’s wear as new cottons needing little ironing compete with nylons and synthetics. Coats and suits trend to hopsacking basket weaves suede cloths flannels and tweeds with blends of wool and cotton. Crisp bouffant sheets and lighter colors including white highlight easy care and bright looks with satin stripes and plaids adding sheen.
The piece surveys spring neckwear trends with pastel backgrounds for coir prints, medium toned suits, and dark contrasts. Ivy League style continues with red stripe options in red yellow navy green brown and black. Narrower ties remain popular while a 3 inch width debuts as a middle ground.
Wallpapers move away from busy patterns toward light backgrounds and bright accents. Geometric black and white designs with metallic flecks and murals of landscapes remain popular, with do it yourself panel options and patterns simulating shutters and brick. Briggs Avenue models a rayon acetate rib suit with detachable rayon checked taffeta over collar and cuffs, paired with a Swiss straw hat, navy bag and accessories from J. C. Penney Co.
Handbags this spring are larger and more colorful with diverse shapes. Clutches lengthen while handle bags gain size in length or depth. boxes and totes add bulk to complement off white beige outfits. Multi colored turquoise calf handbags with rigid handles and yellow brick boxes pair with brown or black suits. shrunken calf leathers and patents remain popular.
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