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Show Lace Enthusiasm Prevails in Paris From Paris collections one gains the idea that leading couturiers are more decidedly lace-conscious this season. Schiaparelli shows gay young clothes that reflect enthusiasm enthusi-asm for lace such as narrow lace edging around pockets, on linen dresses and again on fabric crowns, the same removable for washing. Narrow lace also edges gloves, collars, col-lars, cuffs and blouse fronts. Crocheted Cro-cheted lace collars with gloves to match are a charming and unique feature. The new Paris house, Cavalier uses large bows of lace on the backs of tiny hats. Fine white Chantilly also starched Venise lace bands often replace ribbon trims on hats. Lace motifs are also encrusted in huge straw brims. The "last word" in uses of lace is the apron of sheer black lace worn ovOr formal afternoon after-noon black sheer frocks. Very stunning, stun-ning, too, are lace aprons worn with pastel or white evening gowns. Lace shawls likewise present an interesting interest-ing new phase. |