Show formal velvets in high color mood by CHERIE NICHOLAS A BLE velvet and fashion F able indeed it Is has gone high color not that the style prestige ot of black velvet Is challenged not at all to defend the supremacy of handsome black velvet in the mode never a need will there be its claim to sovereignty so v among formal weaves in the fabric realm will go unchallenged through the ages however many ot of the new velvets are gorgeously colorful they abound in rich reds purples greens sapphire and golden hues the message of color Is eloquently told in the trio of formal velvet modes pictured each Is a paris creation for french couturiers are most entrust astle in regard to the importance of velvet in the mid midwinter winter style picture for the striking evening ensemble as worn by the smartly costumed lady of fashion seated bruyere employs a mag ent stiff velvet in deep blue the jacket Is decorated with motifs cut from the wide gold galon alon such as bands hands the sleeves the blouse is of gold lame likewise the chic and youthful off face hat dramatically colorful Is 1 the gown to the right in the picture dark green cellophane shot silk velvet fashions this molded to the figure evening dress the shoulder straps and large bow on the corsage are of red velvet clasped in the hands of this dark haired beauty Is a floor length cape which molyneux styles of velvet striped in green and red shades to com complete lete the ensemble 7 color scheme in the mode to the left also by boly neaux beaux the new formal evening cape with its long graceful and stately trail ing lines interprets the very latest sll all bouette at its best this voluminous wrap Is of sapphire blue double faced velvet its color tunes beautifully to the gown which Is done in pervenche perve blue and silver lame speaking of the color glory of the new velvets calls to mind a superb evening ensemble not illustrated which belong lelong creates of cerise red celutia a fabric woven like a semi transparent bag heera beera its lack luster surface and the fact that it Is so sheer one can see through it almost as if it it were chiffon add infinitely to its charm the dress Is fashioned with utmost simplicity sophisticated simplicity according to modern interpretation it has one of the new inch high band collars and but tons demurely down the front to below the waistline decidedly form reveal ing Is this dress so suavely Is it fitted to the figure the piece de re resistance sistan ce Is its cape of the same dull surfaced velet the majestic floor trailing lines of which are that imposing they quite overawe one capes of generous flow ing lines such as this stand for or all that Is smartest and newest in way of the formal evening wrap we almost forgot to tell you about the collar of precious brown fur that completes this costume it la Is ingeniously attached to the dress although it appears to be part of the cape now that ve we are talking about smart evening wraps here Is something worth stretching your budget to ac quire every woman who loves to dress will be wanting one it s the en chanting little velvet jackets with revers embroidered in colored stones which have only just recently made their debut they are fascinating 0 western newspaper union |