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Show Rayon Fabric Patterns Show New Emphasis on Originality By CHERIE NICHOLAS I U J " '4- 1 1 U x x : - ' ' f! t 1 -s" "" - 'V ' ! ' i ' " " v - t - " , " V V NJO LONGER are fine fabrics the J- exclusive property of the few people who can disregard cost Thdre's luxury for everybody these days, because of the advancement of rayon as a textile fiber during the last few years. Rayon has made possible pos-sible the reproductionof all the mag- , nificence of tradition quality cloths at prices well within the reach of modest budgets. To the evening wear field, where luxury has always been the keynote, are contributed " gorgeous fabrics, worked with all the lavishness and richness the feminine heart could ask. Exquisite, for evening, is crisp rayon taffeta in enchanting colors and new effects. Such novel taffeta finishes as gleaming satin stripes, sophisticated dinner and evening inspirations. in-spirations. Jewel-toned rayon jersey falls in sleeky gleaming fold for the skirt and wide bishop sleeves of the glamorous dinner gown centered cen-tered in this group. The vogue for street-length informal infor-mal dinner gowns has inspired the long-torso style which combines a rich black rayon crepe skirt with a smartly contrasting shaded rayon and metal striped bodice, as shown to the right. The long sleeves and low V-neck of the bodice are excel-' excel-' lent fashion points, as is the graceful grace-ful all-round pleated skirt. Indispensable in the dinner and evening wardrobe are the rayon crepe frocks. Lovely versatile types, such as matelasse pattern- metal stripes and striking plaid effects ef-fects with metal stripes and unusual color designs are seen in stunning bouffant gowns like the model pictured pic-tured in the foreground of our illustration. illus-tration. Beautifully adapted to the fluid molded lines of the current evening eve-ning season, sleek rayon jersey brings its lovely draping quality to ings, rree-DarK errects ana mossy finishes give pleasing variety. The exquisite grace of line expressed in the slender tiered frock to the left in the group interprets the beautiful draping qualities of mossy rayon crepe. In this instance the crepe is in a dusty rose, with the refined brilliance of cut steel at the draped neckline. (Released by Western Newspaper Union.) |
