Velvet Fashion Craze Drives Fall Wardrobes in Velvet Hue
Velvet dominates fall and winter fashion with luxury fabrics, velvet collars and revers, velvet skirts, and velvet accessories. Designers showcase velvet plus wool ensembles, black velvet daytime suits, and color velvet items like wine purple and green. velvet jackets, capes, and hats feature heavily in new looks from Paris to the U.S. Western Newspaper Union.
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Ready for School Coat Fashions by Cherie Nicholas
Cherie Nicholas outlines fall and winter coats for junior miss wardrobes. The featured ensemble shows a hipline flare, double breast coachman influence, fur bordered collar, and a coordinated wool hat in a checked velour woolen fabric.
Style Trend Bows of Ermine Replace Buckles in London
London fashion notes report a trend shifting from metal buckles to bows of ermine on evening shoes. The refined detail elevates formal wear with a touch of aristocratic luxury in the capital.
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New Dover Trends Drape Bridal Veil In Various Styles
Early fall wedding plans spark new veil draping ideas rooted in Renaissance influences. Designers Worth Chanel feature tulle and lace constructions with wire bases and crenellated draperies or cap styles with silver embroidery and circular veils to create broad front swells and sweeping back veils.
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Knitted Cellophane Gown Lights Fashion Runway
The current mode features a knitted evening gown of cellophane yarn praised for its glittering brilliance. Seen after Palm Beach developments, the use of cellophane yarn adds a mermaid scale like fit and dramatic shine. Knitted suits with tailored lines and contrasting linings are also popular this season.
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New York
Paris
Glossy Lace for Gowns Trim and Gloves Mentioned
Glossy transparent lace is shown for gowns in black navy and dark red. A pale shaded flower trims a corsage and mittens of the lace pair with the dress.
Tot's Play Frock That Stays Put
Pattern 9195 offers a practical little girls frock with a neat collar front buttoning and pleated skirt for freedom of movement. Includes matching bloomers and a puff sleeve option with bias tape scallop outlines. Sizes 2 4 6 8 require fabric and a diagrammed sew chart. Order by mail for 15 cents.
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New York
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Pathfinder Magazine Smiles and Reflections Excerpt
A humorous exchange about mirrors and a neck boil leads to a moment of existential doubt as Mr. Dubb contemplates his insignificance while gazing at the stars in Pathfinder Magazine. Mrs. Dubb questions the rarity of such thoughts.
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Reading a dangerous recipe in a stray book
One hobo questions why the other reads a recipe for home made beer. The reader notes the second hobo is without a home while seeking a way to brew, reflecting hardship and improvised survival.
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