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Black gowns rule Paris fashion while London favors white
In a Paris versus London fashion note, black gowns lead Grand Prix preparations and race meetings in Paris with glossy charmeuse and chiffon, while London embraces white gowns for Ascot. The piece highlights daring necklines, corsages, ostrich feather hats, and pearl accessories as English taste mirrors Parisian chic yet diverges in color emphasis. It cites specific gowns, designers, and social settings across Seville, Deauville, and Carlton Hotel events, noting shifts in material blends and silhouettes.
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Paria
London
Paris
Parisienne
Rue de la Paix
Parisian
Trouvills Deauville
San Sebastian
Hughis
Andalusia
England
Germany
Carlton Hotel
Countess of Chesterfield