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Style Debate Won by Horts in New York Skirt Split
New York club women debated foreign entanglements in Paris fashion as long skirts challenged short styles. Gertrude Lawrence defended long skirts, while American speakers urged independence from Paris dictates. A varied cast including Miss Jeanne La Mar spoke as the audience weighed comfort, femininity, and freedom in fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
St Nm
Gertrude Lawrence
Commng
Charity
Hira Weiman
Ami
Miss Lawrence
William-Dick Storborg
Federation
Jeanne’ Vina la Mar