Fashion Pragmatism Drives 1920s Fall Directoire Trends
Pragmatism dominates the fashion scene with directoire dress, sheath skirts, and box plaited silhouettes. The piece reviews London and Paris designs, noting the fall palette, velvet, satin trims, and leather accents while warning against overlong, heavy garments and urging practical elegance. It cites Leora Chesterfield and Anthony on flattery, and describes coats, sashes, and directoire collars shaping the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perdoux
Capitan
Airectaire
Tortor
London
Seatona
Copenhagen
Fashions of New York Women In October Gowns
Kate Clyde tours Fifth Avenue shops detailing fall trends in gowns, hats, and accessories. She notes lustrous fabrics, sculpted sleeves, tight yokes, and frilled necklines, with bold color themes and tailored silhouettes. The piece also observes shop bargains and the social ambiance of early autumn fashion in New York.
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Kate Clyde
New York
Egga Valentine
Siiny
Things Worth Knowing Miss Ruby Abramé’s notable arts record
Miss Ruby Abramé, once described as a real Death Mutes, topped her Cooper Institute art class, tying the centry record with four prizes. She led the class for years, while other students and graduates are noted, including an art student and Alice Wauraduated at the warm fathan over the wrong side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Abramé
Cooper Institute
Alsal
Alice Arts
Early Pall Wraps Highlight Lure of Fine Fabrics
A fragment discusses negligee styling and wrap designs balancing ease with fashionable appeal. It notes varied fabrics like shantung mohair satin and細, detailing the push for picturesque, tasteful wraps that flatter the wearer and suit modern tastes.
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Shantung
Mohair
The Velvet Gown and Corset Myths Debate Enduring Waist Thought
A fragmentary fashion column discusses women’s waists and the corset, arguing refined torture is unnecessary. It claims waist reduction comes from steady exercise and proper diet, while cheaper corsets fail to deliver comfort. The piece notes softer petticoats and veiling fabrics improve wear, and hints at cosmetic and grooming routines of the era.
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Ifor Gtout
Shane
Nia
Tern
Wien
Bargalie
Bargelie
Willmi
Bowie
Colection
Box
Rayat
Taveral
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Aris
Henry James
Atray
Tam
Leora Chesterfield
New York City
Anthony
Oheé
Longchamps
Ridyidt
Anthony Com
Ito N
Lerion Ma
Fata
Charlotte
WWE
Lew Lats
Baby First
Ana Oliver
Ming
Hidaa
Erie
Auner
Great Indies
Bava
Minda
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Tomer i Grebt Donl Leas
Glover
Washington
Primrose League
Londo
Humphrey Wardima Plottvess
Lady Rose
Ozarina
Conatan- Ning
Sturthu
St. Petersburg
Grand Duchesa
Wilaubath
Baxe
Altenhire
Intia
Constantine
Preobrojensky
Laperigs
Prosferaton
Hamlet
Neutrope
Sear Roe
Roosevalt
Posseasion
White House
Roosavet
Iris
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