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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
6
The piece surveys current spring fashion focusing on parasol misuse spoiling attire, embroidery heavy walls of gowns, and the rise of boleros and tiny jackets with direct embroidery. It notes washable concerns for white silk blouses and outlines evolving belt styles, neckwear, and lace wraps. Aims to capture period tone and key designers, fabrics, and garments.
Catherine Talbot records Paris fashion notes from ABIS April 22. A shopper recounts trying on many hat shapes in a milliner shop, choosing a white chip broad brim with black velvet rosette. The piece discusses eccentric hats making a comeback and the idea that simpler gowns can be costly, with Paris New York theater fashions drawing attention to India muslin gowns and kimono influenced sleeves. It highlights the blend of Japanese and empire influences, plus advice on an economical evening wrap in black liberty satin with colorful lining and embroidery.
Fashion and beauty columns discuss chic collars and high turnover necklines, blue silks, lace gowns linked to Miss Van Alen and Catherine the Great, and scarves, fringe, and dyed lace trends. Color palettes include gray, blue, rose hues, with new collars and parasols a novelty. Paris morgue closing to sightseers cited.
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