Specially Woven Fabrics Keynote Toys Of Designer
Jo Lathwood, once running a home business, rises as a leading California sportswear designer. Her line features a tiny two-piece wrap bathing suit, large rippling skirts, boy shorts, Mexican inspired knee pants, and sharply curved jackets in hot cotton colors. The cotton fabric, woven to her order in a Mexican village, reflects Sea sand and sun inspired California style.
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Milady
Mexico
Forgotten Woman Remembered With Smart Wearables
Edith Small of California designs for the older larger sized figure and uses English worsted with contrasting trim accents.
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Edith Small
California
Easter Straw Parade Styled Front Curls
A playful Easter parade item features a front level with a flirty tilt at the back to showcase curly styling. Sketches highlight one straw design from a broader collection.
Fashion notes for women in 36 to 54 size groups
The piece describes a shift toward flattering, colorful fashion for the 36 to 54 size range. It highlights slim lines, dramatic collars, draped details, tucks and shirring in dresses and suits, with new colors and patterns to provide a youthful look for older women.
Indian fashion inspires designers from the West to palefaces
From western cinema to home style, new Indian inspired outfits arrive with squaw skirts eight yards wide at the hem. Navajo blouses in Princess or peasant styles pair with the wide skirts and silver concho details. Hopi stencils and Navajo silver trim complete the look, urging readers to recreate the trend at home.
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West
Arizona
Points West
Dressmaker Notes On High Fashion For Size Aims
A line of dressmaker notes highlights haute looks for half-size and Woman's size collections. It emphasizes imaginative style and fresh appeal in current fashion notes.
Easter Parade Fashion Promotes Jet Patent Accents
In fashion notes from the era, the squaw dress with crinkled cotton and a tiered wide skirt is shown with a wide jeweled belt. Bright colors mirror the western sun. Straw hats and black patent accessories pair with black and white checks, all aiming for shine in the Easter Parade.
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