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11 Part VI THE HARTFORD COURANT: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1952. i i i 11 1 1 i I I I IHih.1 JUllHIMf Will ililllLl.flW1rtfttttffr I trend-setting sepai ates, makes tai- is suggested as a vivid foil for tlored blouscf and skirts for boy-jacket, sheath skirt and pedal jSportsmaker in iridescent cordu- pushers in a fine-houndstooth-checlc iroy that's subtly woven in novel- ty patterns and stripes. For the feirl who meters to wear chic ew Texture Achieved Rayon Crepe Swings Back Into Style Ruled Out Decade Ago; Demand for Softer Lines Spurs Comeback Rayon, crepe is back in fashion, playing an important part in inter dresses to office or class, Sidney One printed corduroy that must of Janice Milan does a group of be touched to be believed is the tailored styles with surprise touch- textured lxk tweed print that es. An iridescent corduroy "great-makes' a pleated Juniorite skirt, coat" dress has a bolero effect, and It's designed to be worn for day a simple classic laces up the back or date, coupled with middy or of the bodice. halter of black cotton velveteen, Printed corduroys are featured Frances Sider achieves a new in exciting new patterns.

Greta kind of texture vith the striped Plattry chooses an elegant tie pat-and solid pimvale-corduroy she's tern for a man-taikired vest and chosen for some wide skirts. Big, -shirt, and a vivid stripe for long, dornino blocks of the fabric are "hunter's" length shorts. Domino pieced together so that stripes and prints and dramatic black and rib go in opposite directions. wTiite checked patterns are the. Raincoats that are designed for-choice at Langail for skirts that fair-weather service, too, are fash- range from slim sheath to huge, ion-right in printed corduroys.

Main full-circle silhouettes Korday com- Street fashions several classic bines printed corduroys in a new- styles in tweed patterns and dik classic way. A bright tattersall vest toned stripes. Lawrence of London preting the new softly flowing1 silhouette. Its return to the top' style brackets is exciting news for the many women who have been longing for a change from bouffant lines back to the gentler femininity of a more definable' i Always a basically appealing fabric, crepe was inevitably destined for a comeback. Because1 of its light weight, luxurious and interesting crinkled texture, crepe has a markedly feminine character.

Its fluid grace is partic-' ularly notable in neck-to-hem' Vi pleating, subtle draping, andthe Bheath-like line. Northern Hack ilflUSIMT COATS ITfp lingular 9293 Value Buy direct from the manufacturer! Come in and compare our prices! rMiwm Today's top designers love the' soft flattery of crepe, and Trigere, Irene, Adele Simpson, and others are. receiving the same: stimulation from this rrepe revival that inspired the dressmaking reputations of Mine. Vionnet and Chanel, during the last crepe vogue. Predominant Decade Ago A aecaac or so ago, crepe was: predominant in ev woman's' but about: suffer! ivin wpuu nrcc t- 2nd FLOOR 6-T275 242 ijiyfL TRUMBULL STREET y' ijir i Xa WUn 8 variety of fabrics, colors and styles such as Sil6! Ut.f ile four from the American Designer collodions.

They we haven't seen in years. Here 're gowns which set the trends spreading evening skirt of black velvet with a black satin inset embroidered in jet. The fitted bodice-ties at the shoulder. 3: A heavenly bouffant ball gown by Ceil Chapman. It's of butterscotch net with a brown taffeta cummerbund and has a banded pouf circling the skirt.

4: Stark drama is Hattie Carnegie's white chiffon and black velvet gown. Attached velvet panels cascade down the skirt and there's jet embroidery at the hip yoke. icii.dc-eu uy America and have been remoduced in tvne. at all nrice levels. Readine from the ianrirs mat nareu out.

such as lnft Vrti D.tcnm-tn;!.1!. 1 nu- affnfac mniiwa on(i in-i iwotiBa-iua Niigiii icu ami uiam aniv 5tmi evening uxcaa. wiut--uaiiufu For some time the ''paper Charlcs James' fabulous creation of a wide. supreme, texlures shown Jn rayon this sea-making possible an unlimited selec-the new horseshoe neckline, vvi th'ties in back with a liny string tive black dress by Herbert Sond- selves shape of following (mi'ni almost smooth, surfaces to pebbly, tones and clear pa-tels. Black is in for contrast.

hampered line. draping of a deep V-shaped neck- ever women cut-uis, me lavunie -or sopnisucaiea Dramatic from top to toe is a Corded and Honeycomb Crepe the unusual shop for the girt in uniform Lately, how hoped for a return to the gentler, or ve'nine wear i evening gown, exemplify- Ben Reig uses black corded th front of the'skirt Ravon 1 Tn crrar-pfnl ono 01 Cenlng WCar i IlOW effectively the revival Of inr vahw fni- uhl fioim rt rrno and acptatp at toe Iiont 01 ine SKUt. iiajon softer lines rn ro mo iacn rtn npa 1 nos and soft texture of rayon crepe, ImPranre of Rayon rayon 'crepe has influenced the flattery. The clinging crepe sheath, tailored dresses. The fabric is as young I dm' 4 '0ti i Ffl fpiTl I ni np cnftnPG 1 4 nnf i la luL perfect answer to the desire for crepe since the yarn has shown ln g.r0Lip of Klamorous js supremely simple yet definitely body.

In one of his designs, or eiaeny, or nutuoni). new curving contours in clothes, -outstanding ability to be creptd. so'tis made of rayon and acetate designed for after-d ark glamor, bodice features a cleverly draped -J 1 Versatile rayon crepe comes in Another important contribution of leadin8 oestgnera. iThe gown is available in white' or jewel neckline and a pointd yoke I I If ft rilTlP Among the more i ti th a it takps dves hpantifullv.i Christian Dior chose a handsome light hours is seen in another slim skirt, topped by a narrow oiacK crepe to a an unusual i 1 irocK wiin ciose-tiuing learner Deir. nas a moauiea peg- 1 XjW Wli Makes 1952 Comeback two-piece frock, with middy-type bodice, made with a Puritan collar emphasized by diagonal rows top and full skirt pWted in to emphasize the new broader'of buttons at the hips.

hutter-like fashion. The blouse has shoulder line. A short front peplum i- Honeycomb crepe, in a distmc- Dix-Make Uniform Corduroy Gains New Popularity in Cold Weather Cotton Trend One of the "new faces" on the THE DELUXE SHOP 742 Main Hartford offers a collection of WEDDING GOWNS An Original by Emma Domb Bridesmaids Frocb By The Same Great California Designer for YOUR AUTUMN WEDDING Burton's Irish the ever popular dirndl. Sizes 9-15 and 10-18. Short-Long Sleeves.

Mi i ml fV: Jl 1 fashion scene this season, is corduroy. Although this cotton is a traditional classic, new treatments give it a new lease on life. Fash-Jon-wise, it's in line with the 19i3 trend to cold-weather cottons. Corduroy, printed and woven In a wide variety of colors and patterns, is popular with college and i business girl alike, reports the National Cotton Council. 1 POPLIN NYLON $7.98 $14.98 Styled in rustic, urban or formal patterns, cotton corduroys are fea you may choose An Exclusive Model Not To Be Duplicated in the City Gowns Veils Accessories i V.

x'' lA A tured, by the country's leading designers and manufacturers for campus, city or country clothes. Corduroy styles will go to class and office; they will be worn for evening dates and lounging around home or dorm. And there are fashionable corduroys for ski week ends. Iridescent corduroy with a subtle new lustier is favored by many 'designers. Stanley Wyllins of Rea-con Hill styles a group oC separates in lustrous orange, green and Alteration! Free J) purple.

Among his practical pieces are fresh skirts with high rise waists, oversized patch pockets and ingenious muff pockets. Jackets OPEN MON. thru SAT. THURS. TILL 9 HARTFORD lare bolero or boxy in style.

He rayon -Morion sharkskin ALLYN ST. matches these with his favorite coverall, jumper and new middy os top. v. Mayes Tailored Blouses Brigance, another designer of I '3 1l Jfcl "II IllUmniUUPIIIH llllMIIILJlWi 1 iwl I OJlWMIiil illPTHIIHJUUlS "2W Sroci- Credit Credit Credit ZWie "Bredii 2Wi" fcf AT LONG THE CREPE DRESS: Soft crepe dresses in any number have long been absent from the fashion scene, but this year they stage a real comeback, for most collections show them. We show you three different types above.

Left: A simple, elegant black dress of pure silk crepe by Mollie Parnis. Long slim sleeves are continued to vet. Skirt. is amply cut and softly pleated. Adele Simpson's dark green tissue faille afternoon dress has a high set-in midriff accenting a gathered and fitted bodice.

The full skirt is softly pleated. Right: From Paul Parnes, a black crepe dress with rhinestone buttons to embellish a silk-faille lined overhand which forms a pocket below the shoulder. Double collar and cuffs are faille, T2 ittuMk silk alhr form the exciting low neckline piped in black vel fercdi Ml118 new colors- Coats 0z fNw MOTHERS-TO-BE YWL IN STRIPES 1 I dashing luit with rayon msnswsar striped jacket I cfr fy" gabardine adjustable skirt. 1 I avy n' 'P1 nlyy r't'r Brown and Bredl I grey stripes with brown skirt; Grty and gold stripes 1 Jpf I with grey skirt; Cinnamon and aqua stripes with Brodu Dresses Sweaters A fashion-choice suit for. its new fabric (orlon 25, rayon 75) crisp and smart new lines curved and flatter-, ing and new details, fresh and feminine.

Sizes 10 18. pleasant, mtorn. the Vtfe U'd" re thru rnoa I i 1 i lm I einnemon skirt. Sizes 10 to 18. I 1' 64 PRATT STRUT HARTFORD '1 KENNEDY'S 66 ASYLUM HARTFORD.