| Show cottons and linens go style ghigli by CHERIE NICHOLAS 71 f s 4 4 j AJ as fl 1 S tv xa 4 1 N ff 1 4 af 4 ir j J WIN ak vim S is 04 4 1 4 I 1 A MW 1 A J v ef C amus spring lly by the signs of the times in fash fashions lons realm you know it when the new cottons and linens announce their arrival and when to celebrate the event merchants and style creators hold high carnival in the way of style revealing previews then be assured that spring Is here no matter what the calendar and the calendar and the elements at large may have to say As a tonic that will revive jaded and winter weary spirits like magic we know of none better than the new spring and summer fashions created of refreshing crisp and dainty wash fabrics the new prints sheer and otherwise the gloriously colorful rough cottons that tailor so beautifully and the exotic printed linens that bespeak india tahiti and picturesque tyrolean peasantry in tile the advance showings 9 there Is a cotton or linen tor for every occasion tsy tal tailored lored formal or otherwise dresses suits ensembles for morning for street for afternoon wear for dinner dancing active and spectator sports all are included in the spring and summer parade of stylish cottons and linens childrens fashions play a big part in the dis displays plas of spring and summer cottons and linens front page news in regard to linens and cottons Is they have gone that highbrown highbrow high brow they hae entered society in the form of lovely gowns as pretentiously styled as finest of silks and wool ens then too as media for smart tailored suits cottons that are as hand some looking ing as woolens and linens the new non crush and non wrinkle kind are featuring big this s season outstanding among the new widely heralded fabrics are shant hand ban d blocked linens printed piques lace that lends itself to tailoring blistered sheers and rough cottons and countless other attract attractive lve washable weaves plaids Ilal ds stripes checks gorgeous loral floral pattern ings and interesting geometric motifs often of leaf fear influence go to tc make up vast print collections color Is literally on the rampage with the primary hues strongly evident and pastels retaining their importance designers express enthusiasm enthus las tor for dark monotones mono tones with high color contrasts brown black the darker I 1 greens and wine shades are especially promoted as aa key hey colors two piece suits stilts with black skirts topped by bright colored or white jackets are expected to enjoy wide vogue during the coming months the attractive models pictured are positive proof that cottons and linens are going coln style high this season this stunning suit of rough surfaced plaid cotton and the frock of printed linen called forth much admiration from an enthusiastic audience who witnessed a most brilliant and dramatically staged style revue and cotton carnival held recently in chicago in the famous merchandise mart where it Is claimed more floor door space Is devoted to merchandise and fashion interests than any other building in the world A dark blouse Is worn with tha plaid sull suit the cli charming arming linen frock in navy with red and white chec kings la is enlivened with henvy heavy bright red braid abrald fro fasteners on the blouse thus sounding a voguish military note 0 western newspaper union |
