Show Peasant Influence in in Modern Dress Dy By CHERIE NICHOLAS M l 1 cy xA 3 i a vy a 4 1 4 M k BrG B IG sleeves bloused bodices 9 string draw-string necklines cord and tassel fastenings colorful sashes girdling the waistline rustic rustle linens and cottons bizarre with color and design ornate and hosts of or other details equally as fascinating and picturesque all pro pro- proclaim proclaim claim the romantic quaint peasant fashions of ot mid-Europe mid as the source from which modern design designers ers are gathering Inspiration The prologue to this peasant ln st style le program was written months ago when millinery asye as ye we aU all remember went so spectacularly and so picturesquely T Tyrolean rolean The movement grew and grew until this season Throughout all costume de- de design de design sign one sees modern mollem Interpretation given to peasant themes gleaned from many lands lantIs To peasant sources may be traced the primitive reds and greens and yellows in beach and sports wear as a change from the subtle pastels the nautical blues and the softly modulated faded tones and tints I we loved so we well Peasant shawl Peasant prints enliven en the new e evening gowns Self Self fringe fringe finishes the edges of or rustic fabrics Raffia ItaGia ac- ac accessories ac accessories Is la the new note sounded In connection with sports costumes Starched laces flare about throat and on sleeves Belts gaily aj em- em embroidered em embroidered broidered In peasant colors make costumes look pictorially and and so on and so on the story or of peasant lore unfolds In modernized version Perhaps the most significant reo re- reaction re reaction action to peasant Influence Is the silhouette which Introduces softly bloused bodices and big generous sleeves The dress on the seated figure In the Illustration speaks more eloquently than words of or thIs new movement Gray jersey fash lash fashions ions this gown which Is a ParIs model Gray b by the way is ac- ac accounted accounted ac accounted counted as ns ultra for both day and evening wear weal b by stylists both 11 here ere and abroad The huge pleated sleeves slee are set very ery high These with the gathered neckline and fullness given to the blouse which Is confined at the tIle waistline with a massive silver belt give gl that different look which Insures a anew season new styling The dress on the standing figure I to the right also features tile the very ery new and antI smart bloused bodice but butIn butin butin In a n more conservative con er way way It Is fashioned of or a n handsome fuchsia colored crepe There Is a bit of smocking slightly suggesting a yoke which gives gl the required blouse fullness The big sleeves are gath gath- gathered gathered ered In at the wrist In traditional peasant fashion The frill at the neck also reflects peasant styling Bloused bodice backs are made Ii a special point of or Interest in many ot of the new dresses The model pic pica pictured tureLl above to the left In n the group Illustrates lines that are consid consid- considered considered ered the last word In chic Speaking of or Influences reflected In the newer fashions there Is an- an another another an another other movement under way which Is quite as outstanding and important Important tant as that of or peasant trends Wo We Weare are referring to the Regency pea pe- period pe period fashions which flourished In Inthe inthe Inthe the early Nineteenth r century from rom 1812 to lS O 0 The Regency Influences In dress dross versus peasant trends Inject a versatility to fo this seasons season's styling which insures Ins against the possibility of a dull dull or monotonous moment In realms or of fashion the whole spring and sum sumS summer mer through The former bespeaks a formality and sophistication which Is quite foreIgn to the naive naI rustic beauty of the latter The characteristic features In either are easily recognizable recognizable Reminiscent of or the Re Re- Regency Regency gency period modes are the high waistlines which certain French couturiers are arc Introducing the long skirts often with decorative hem hem- hemlines hemlines lines and that which you will see dIsplayed In millinery showings this spring bonnets spring bonnets bonnets real poke bonnets which of course will Interest the and debutante clientele far more than women of or more mature years ears Western Newspaper Union |