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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
2
A fashion writer promotes fur trimming as an economical way to elevate winter coats. Descriptions include a straight line blue mauve broadcloth coat with black seal fur and a draped turban, plus a three quarter length tweed coat with blue satin lining and a blue cape creating a chic, warm ensemble suitable for dresses and frocks.
Fashion notes that capes remain popular with women, favored for evening wear across fabrics like velvet and metal brocade. Velvet capes feature shirred yokes and decorative hems, while short hip to knee length capes complement smart coats. Varied shapes include straight gathered designs and circular cuts, with bold colors and lined contrasts enhancing the look.
Linings in new fur coats showcase matelasse and heavy silks brocaded in metal. Metallic fabrics glow with melted metal luster. silver lames and all over Byzantine and Persian designs dazzle. Velvet prints feature Eastern motifs and chiffon velvets with Paisley gold and silver threads.
Pelret twills dominate tailored street wear with embroidery accents in gold. Scarlet and Persian tones appear in other models. Fur trims some frocks while velvet pieces use ermine on black velvets and brown frocks feature discreet fur edging at neck and sleeves.
The article describes a graceful line with capes that gather into a band creating a puffed hem. It emphasizes fluid drape, volume at the hem, and a tailored upper silhouette with a soft, cohesive overall look.
The piece notes tailored dress fabrics featuring twill cord and broadcloth in brown, navy, and black. Coats favor gerona, panvelaine in black and navy, plus souchard, marten, kit fox, and Hawaiian blue. A standout Ha waiian blue panvelaine coat shows a waistline yoke belt with flat back and front, military embroidery along the sleeve tops, taupe nutria cuff, and a large round nutria collar.
Straight line silhouettes win the prize at the Fashion Art league convention in Chicago. A dress in navy milanette with slashed sides reveals a platinum gray canton crepe foundation.
In the latest fashion notes, square fans of painted silk rise in popularity. These are mounted on tortoise-shell frames and measure about eighteen inches square, marking a distinctive accessory trend.
Bertha collars feature deep embroidery organdse with filet and Irish laces, presenting a combined display of smart style and delicate craftsmanship.
The Diamond Dyes ad promises simple instructions for dyeing or tinting fabrics at home. It guarantees no spotting fading streaking or running and notes to tell the druggist the fabric type wool silk linen cotton or mixed.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as a scented, economical powder for face skin baby and dusting needs. Claims the powder freshens a heavy skin and renders other perfumes unnecessary as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio with Soap and Ointment.
An advertisement urges shoppers to try Red Cross Ball Blue bluing, claiming dramatic results after first use and promising lasting satisfaction.
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