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Show Oriental Drape and Classic Pleat I By CHERIE NICHOLAS if " v .-! v : ' i - i ' - - i " ' ' '" " 4 J f f irsri ; r W J h f ? 1 ' : '' ; j j I : f ' Li I 5 f - 1 SEEKING a new fashion thrill? Here it Is and a rather startling one when it comes to "something different" It's the draped silhouette silhou-ette either of Hindu or classic Greek Influence. Look for It this fall, for draped fullness Is on the way. As a matter of fact It has already arrived. For quite some time Paris designers de-signers have been giving these draped effects a good try-out in evening wraps and gowns. When Schiaparelli and Alix and others first displayed gowns that either went harem or were daringly draped a la Hindustan and when artful pleatings went classic Greek and the sari and the Ihram headscarf made their dramatic appearance, they created no end of excitement In fashion's domain. The venture went over with such overwhelming success style creators were led to adopt the idea of drapes and pleats as a workable formula In the designing de-signing of the new fall and winter modes. The oriental Influence which is being so dramatically exploited this season is shown In the costume to the right in the picture. The front fullness which is a characteristic feature of the newer fashions Is achieved through both shirring and draping. As the season progresses the Importance of front fullness will become increasingly apparent The new softly styled frocks, the new separate skirts and the new coats all emphasize this trend. In harmony har-mony with this idea of front fullness full-ness comes the vogne of draped bodices. The most important fea ture of these smartly draped bodies Is that their technique Involves In-volves the use of gathers and fullness full-ness that seems to radiate from the shoulder line. It is also significant that this stunning gown Is made of eblffon, for the formal afternoon gown of filmy black is proving a favorite amonc best dressed women. The square rhinestone buttons add spar kle to the costume. The hat ot quilted silk Is very unusual sag-: gests Egyptian Inspiration. I The other gown Is likewise mada of black silk chiffon. The waist-! depth jacket is done in all-oves exquisitely fine accordion pleating The blouse and the softly tied and, pleated sash are of bright vermll, lion silk chiffon. The classic ar-! rangement of this sash obvlously,; suggests Grecian Influence. The-Greek The-Greek trends are reflected In every, realm of fashion, ranging from' evening gowns to beach costumes. Beach wraps are so designed as to: fall over the shoulder In classla cascade pleats. Then there are the' lovely white chiffon evening gowns that are all-over pleated and go; trailing in grace with pleated cape-i like scarfs which fall over the shoulder In most picturesque fash Ion. I One outcome of Greek Influence la the vogue which calls for flat-heeled flat-heeled Grecian sandals. The smartest smart-est Parisiennes are wearing them fashioned of gilt leather. Picture a gown of Greek inspiration made of white crepe. The sculptured classic look is accented with a bandsomo; gold cord with tassels about the waist Gilt leather Greek sandals add the final touch. The Hindu turban which the lady, to the left in the illustration is wearing is noteworthy In that advance ad-vance millinery showings are placing plac-ing particular stress on the importance impor-tance of Hindn-draped rnrbans foe immediate wear with one's midsummer midsum-mer frocks. These charming tur bans and berets are made either oil black or white crepe or chiffon. As you see In the picture the thin" fabric is twisted and shirred in interesting in-teresting fashion. A new look Is achieved this season for berets and turbans of Oriental inspiration in that they are worn, in some instances, in-stances, back eft the forehead. j O Western Newspaper Union. ' |