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FORECAST OF AMERICAN

FASHIONS

STYLES FOR THE SPRING

NEW YORK

Either for travel or in anti- cipation of spring the frat thought is for a travel sult The "three-piece sult will see опе through all the heavy weather and serve the dual purpose of being the extra topcoat with one's travel silk. There are gally striped tweeds and solid coloured pastals, but the most popular of this year's

schemes is wheat-coloured tweeds

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to be worn with hunter's green. accessories.

One specially smart sult has a Anger-tip length mannish topcoat and skirt in a wine-rose colour heavy jersey. The jacket is in a lighter tone of the same colour in a suede cloth. Another one has a jacket and topcoat in shades of of black, grey, and white with a plain black skirt

TOWN SUITS

tropical

Dual stripes are being shown for town suits. One particularly nice one has the dual stripes in red. blue, and white on a grey worsted flannel; another has red and blue hairline stripes

over 3 weight worsted herring-bone. There seems to be a trend to smoother faces in woollens, puede cloths. twills, and broadcloths. Still predominant, however, are the woollens with a surface in- terest, most often tight knots in yarn worked into plain weaves.

DANCE FROCKS

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Whether clothes are wanted for a cruise to the warm lands or for a spring wardrobe, chiffons and tulles with great wide skirts in pastels and whites are right for dance frocks.

Skirts

are shorter and very billowy-in. from the door and beautifully graceful. "For tropical wear very few tubular skirt lines are shown. Shoulders are covered in many instances. One dress with long sleeves in a sheer print is so- completely enveloping that, short- ened a little, it could be worn for afternoon tea.

HONG KỞNG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY

Fashion

PRE-VIEW

PREVIEW OF SPRING FASHIONS

Paris.

It is pleasant to feel that spring is ahead instead of in the rear. It is pleasant from the middle of the velvet, fur, wooly season to envisage

cottons, straws. coats which are merely coverings. Their form is at present mostly guess- work, but the new stuffs give a hint of things to be and so 'do dresses and suits which have de- parted trom the Arst winter conventions. There are also the more or less standardised dresses which are bound to have echoes in a different stuff convention, of which the Creed, evening suit is a good example.

pleating of light material. In one case the back is of black silk crepe and the fronts of pleated per- iwinkle blue, tied in at the waist with black ribbons. The coat might easily be taken for a dress, though actually а close-Atting black dress is worn with it. In. several instances the dress appears as a sort of kemel of which the shell Is the more conspicuous item and seems almost self-suffi- clent. "Another version of this is the dress which opens over the petticoat

of different colour. picking up this colour perhaps by introducing it as a border to the skirt. As the coat is to the dress

A Creed midnight blue velvet evening sult with a blue and sliver

lamé waistcoat.

so is the dress to the petticoat, both suggesting something im- portant which actually turns out to be simple.

This is in midnight blue velvet worn with a waistcoat of blue and silver lame. It is cut on the that one of the gayest and most severest lines with a long V to striking contrasts with dark town the waistcoat and the big revers coats and dark frocks is the new which are flattering to no matter

The higher bustline, while not pastel suedes. The sombrero type whom. These

becoming to all, seems likely to evering suits are of hat with the chin-strap in a too precious to be yielded up coats.

continue in some of the spring delicate pink with gloves to match. lightly. They at most occasions; Atting. and any strappings or These are made close- and even a large bag in the same they can be made colour. is worn

in anything with a fitted from velvet, to. alpaca or cotton.

buttons are set high up. Bleeves. "tailleur" or even with an all- pleated silk afternoon frock.

Their severity. permits of fancy skirts which are found the edge. somewhat squared, are balanced by stuffs, especially in the case of FASHIONABLE FURS

The coat has no belt and with the waistcostecat. They maintain Jackets,

shoulders and skirts and narrow Jackets,

and

the coat convention, whether this Jackets! Sable, baum marten, and

waist yields be carried out in the extremely

an X-shaped sil- kolinsy, and if we may speak of

houette. Pleats are much on the short jacket or in the cutaway incrase and are used for skirts, it in the same breath, skank. The which is more like " 'a man's nubby type jacket to the waistline morning coat This tailored note 19 worn with vivid coloured woollen seems likely to be one of the frock; Anger-tip length and main spring tendencies, and "since bolero for evening for the younger ail fashions have their opposite e; ful-length fur coats tightly it may go with a large number Atted at the waistline for sophis- of draped dresses, of which two ticated elegance.

or three designers have already made a point.

more

One Imaginative bit of extrav- gance was a full-length evening wrap of Alaskan seal worn with a wide red suede belt and a red and sequined "calot" and an ermine back in diagonally set skins. cap was cowled all through the

Or

ing straight from the shoulder, for whole dresses and coats, hang-

and also for insets, whether in the sleeves or in the bodice. Pleats from a yoke are made to emphasise the high bustline, as does also the shortest possible bolero, introduced by Echiaparelli and copied adapted by other designers. With the high bust waistlines are necs- sarily emphatic. They are made more so by having a different material introduced at the wais- tline rather as though it were a Swiss belt, but a little less corset- uke..

TWO COLOURS IN ONE An exquisite frock of frosty pink

GARMENT chiffon had a swishing wide skirt

Tailoring at the moment takes gathered on to a deep corselet inset, tiny shoulder straps being

emphatic lines. Not the least is that which combines two colours the only covering above the bosom., The popularity of string-coloured

or abades in the same garment in THE NEW JEWELRY chiffons has been extraordinary.

The much-sequined and heavily

a manner reminiscent of Chaucer They have

embroid evening clothes are dis-

at the Court of Richard II. Main-

All the recent event evening- all been made with

bocher appearing rapidly, giving "place to

dress models show lines which exquisite amplicity; some pleated

has an

attractive coat

recall the late, seventies, but are, all over or smocked throuh the

the simple, untrimmed type with which could easily be taken for

different, from them in, that they corsage, and falling into pleats

the change, gold baubles of the a spring dress of somewhat Direc- type brought into popularity by toire cut. There are the big collar suggestion of the bustle remains a are completely supple, and any through the skirt: or all-over the Paris Exhibition become more pleated clion had velvet ribbons barbaric. A new fantastic fashion

and revers. the highish waist, suggestion only. Evening frocks crossing on the corsage and out-

Indicated merely by making the cling to the figure from shoulder lining the hem.

is to wear bangles from the wrist tap in light grey and the skirts to the elbow

to hem. Many of them eschew the never two alike; and from above the waist in dark blue.

very low neck, at least in front, the charm bracelet is bigger and The coat buttons from just above Aner

or have merely a deep and narrow in greater evidence. the waist and is fairly full-skirted.

V in front. Fitting so closely, they There is a greater demand than The top is let into the skirts on ever for gold antique jewelry, and a rib-slant and the whole effect

yet have much surface variety. a tremendous cameo can be the is helpful in the direction of

Some of the long, slim sheaths bodice of a black, evening frock. slenderness. This two-shade co-

have trains and down the front is Still very important is the use of louring is so effective that it may used to be worn down the fronts. a cascade of folds worn as lace hair ornaments such as tiny fi- be abused, and not every designer agree gold leaf studded with pearls may join aboves and belows along content to fit as closely as possible. of dresses Many slim dresses are and sapphires on a tortoise-shell just that line of the body which comb. With clothes for cruisings most becoming, but of its future

and are showy only by reason of. there are

their bright colour or the rich clumps of tiny beads popularity there can be no doubt quality of such material as lame wound round like candy pull, or

One of the most interesting ex- or brocade Where fall skirts are gay chokers of sea-shell, delicately amples of parti-colouring appears white with tiny bell centres of in a coat by Alix: This is dark fitting bodiée, sometimes with a worn these mostly have a close- green glass beads and two or three at the back and sleeves: The Tudor neck, bracelets to match,

but without Raglan shouldera then take close Tudor headdress. Headdresses in the

Tunic dinner sults with finger- tip flares are still worn, but they are slowly disappearing.

AFTERNOON CLOTHES Showing for afternoon is the new butcher-boy white natin blouse and black satin pleated skirt. The return of the shirtwaist and skirt in a very "dressed-up" fashion worn with strands of pearls and a large velled black hat is striking- ly effective. This shirtwaist and skirt idea is being carried out in all kinds of bizarre colour contrasts and fabrics.

Perhaps it is a kind of wish' fulfilment for the stay-at-homes

and

4, 1938.

Round The Shops

LANE,

CRAWFORD'S LADIES' SALON are already preparing for the rainy season and have just re- ceived a large assortment of M- wata raincoats and capes.

They are in all sizes and colours, some with the "zip" with the swing line backs.

packets, others capes are with either the plain military collar or cape shoulders. There are also some very chic um- brellas to go with these raincoats.

The

RIVELLE'S are holding the last two days of their sale so that milady will have only a short time more to take advantage of the wonderful bargains ouered.

Some of the coats are being sold below cost and there are also & number of evening dresses to clear in order to make room for the new shipment.

MAYO'S, as we all know, always have a nice selection of hats in their store. This week, again, they have those attractive ones that make you turn an ordinary win- dow-shopping expedition into the real thing. So, with the Race Week almost here, what about a visit to this shop?

JEWEL JUDGMENT

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The etiquette of wearing jewels makes an interesting study, and one which appeals to most women. For instance. It is fairly obvious that dverimpressive Jewellery is not suitable for day-time, nor are day-time ornaments such as heavy bead necklaces, correct to accom- pany strictly formall evening gowns With a severed sult the wearer should not choose diamond bracelet Lf jewels are desired then coral, amber lapis- tabull, or jade always safe, and the setting should not be "over-. elaborate The more glittering gems can be worn in the afternoon, in moderation, usually as a brooch or cllip. And of course pearls opals, platinum, gold, and silver can ac- company any type of dress at any time.

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In the evening one may display display all the sparling splendour of real precious stones-diamonds, emeralds, rubles, amethysts, topaz, nquamarines, and sapphires-but only in discreet quantities It is not considered in good taste to cover oneself with gems, nor to wear quantities of artificial jewell- lery,

It judiciously chosen, jewels.can enhance their wearer considerably. For example, diamond earrings re- flect the sparle in bright eyes, while a pearl necklace with match- Ing earring throw up the texture of a fine skin. Bracelets draw atten- tion to a slender wrist and shapely forearm, and rings are a foll for

Umbrellas to match

Ladies'

See the new rainy day

FASHIONS

Milwata

Coats

Capes.

All colours and sizes

Salon

Lane, Crawford, Ltd.

Mavo's

HONG KONG

Tel. 33186.

HOPPE

Showing now a Fine Selection of HATS

for Day & Afternoon Wear.

Gloucester Arcade.

Last 2

2 Days

of

SALE

All goods must be cleared Coats reduced to below cost.

RIVELLE

SALVATION ARMY'S

NEW

beautiful hands. The colours of HEADQUARTERS

stones also, play an important part in this beautifying process-rubies refect smooth lips, turquoise, sap- phire and aquamarines add depth to blue eyes, and emeralds throw up the colour in brown and dark hazel eyes.

the evening continue to flourish, and little jet caps with an enor- mous peak of stiffened net, top- knots which vie with the plume of the egret, bunches of fruit heaped up, blobs of flower worn over one eye and either bright red or dead white or metallic are among the amusing eccentricities of this fashion,

Princess Juliana, heiness to the a baby girl on Monday. The Infant Throne of Holland, gave birth to has been named Princess Beatrice Wilhamina Armguard,

An "eld, noble building" in Sin- gapore, built in 1885, is to become the new headquarters of the Sal- vation Army. It is Temple House, in Tank-road, considered to be one or the finest example of ancient Chinese architecture in Singapore. The Army will complete its remo- val from its present headquarters, in Killiney-road, by the end of this month.

This was announced by Brigadier A. Lord, at a reception at Tem ple House in honour of the mar- riage of two of the Army's officers, Capt. F. E. Bainbridge and Cap- tain Irish Stannland.

Among those present were Arch- deacon Graham White and Mrs. White, the Hon." Mr. A. B. Jordan. chairman of the Singapore Silver Jubilee Fund and Mrs. Jordan and Bishop and Mra. E' F. Lee.

"After 21 years in Singapore," said Brigadier Lord, "we have con- siderably outgrown our premises in

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Killiney-road, and I think we shall It became "St. Mary's Home" for

and Temple House of greater girls, and it was only recently that use to us in our workTM

tht home was disbanded owing to Archdeacon Graham White said various reasons, among which was he wished to clear up

the fact that fewer girls "certain

misapprehensions" about Temple applying

House

were

"It was closed," went on the He gave a history of the house Archdeacon, “and then we allowed stating it had originally been act to be a boarding house, which it - quired by the Government for the has been for the last six years. station master in charge of Tank- "The Government challenged us road railway station, but with the and nearly brought us to law over centralisation of the railways in what we were doing as we were gave it over in the form of a trust of the trust, but eventually we Kuala Lumpur, the Government not keeping to the original object

of Singapore, 28 years ago as a ing and it became the property of to Bishop Ferguson Davie, Bishop were allowed to acquire the build- home and school for Eurasian the Bishop of Singapore, Incorpo- girls.

rated."

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