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2 Log 3ngclcg Clmtt Finer-Gordon Styles Example of State's Impact on Fashions BY FAY HAMMOND trimmed in self-fringe i and a clever little tie of red Times Fashion Editor Hhat could be worn in severalland black satin was set under California fashions (be- interesting ways. the small, high-buttoned col- sides our world "famous hrt coats came in both la r. Big patch pockets were its nonchalant decor. sportswear) seem to have The Finer-Gordon coat col trolled with a low tie sash at the back. Smoked-pearl buttons were its trim.

Designed Arthur Gordon is no newcomer to his field. He worked 28 years for the house of Mangone in New York and other haute couture firms prior to that before coming to California. His able craftsmanship can only add to th prestige of California's ash" sports and dressy wools, but fabric more than anything else determined their degree of elegance. Especially good looking was an afternoon model in black popcorn-surfaced wool, slender and ending just above the knee. It was lined in red slipper satin hit a new stride this season and some of the eastern markets are bolind to feel the pinch of their competition.

Coats and suits designed by Arthur Gordon for Harry lection also included some f.ilk theater models in both long and short versions and a full-length style in black "couleur marelasse" (a satin with puffed and raised dots) had its modest fullness con ion industry. Finer are a case in point, If there is a less hackneyed but equally expressive word I -I 1 I (A Wmm r.v MiMiimilHtmttimt f'. mm mmmmJt 1 ti' fT i i nun i irWMssftw, for "elegant simplicity," this would be the place to use it In any case, this superb col mm lection leaves no doubt as to its designer's taste, tailoring and knowledge of beautiful LOS ANOCLM- BSVinUr MILLS line. His suits have distinc tion and an originality that never flaunts tricks, while his coats take their function se riously without ever sacrific mg style. Comfortable Width An over-all slim silhouette does not preclude comfortable width in-both categories.

For example, a gray worsted suit poses a gently fitted jacket over a box-pleated skirt, but the big, flat pleats start from a smooth, slim hip yoke. Lit tie collar, unmounted sleeves and perfection tailoring are Pasadenans Attend -Resort Fete 1l viFrli expertly blended. The box-jacket suit as in terpreted by this house is ex emplified by a model in gray worsted ottoman, a fine, rib textured fabric that takes its name from the more familiar silk. Stitched down bands or FJNKR GORDON" elrgame stems from handsome fabrics superbly tailored in lines, A smart inter' pretation of the tunic suit, above, left, is in. ebony worsted with dramatic pockets bound in silk.

Above, rinht, an "officer's coat" in gray fleece tweed uses side-slant pockets, too, but here back fullness is controlled with a low martingale. Below, center, a Norfolk suggestion is seen in luxurious gold fleece coat with a sash-tied belt, Arthur Gordon is the designer of this distinctive coat and suit, collection that is sold in fine stores throughout the United Slates. flanges suggest Norfolk in New Hotel Opening in La Jolla Also Attracts Angelcnos BY JOAN BURNHAM spiration but they're strictly 1955. The Norfolk idea (sans slip- through belt) reappears A large number of Pasa throughout the collection and 1 I' I ltllHlllllMM US these over-the-shoulder bands denans and Angelenos are planning to be in La Jolla have a smart, slimming effect on both straight-lined suit this week end to attend the jackets and coats. Jewel ball at the new White Black is an important colon Sands Hotel Saturday night.

of sophisticated elegance. It made a dramatic, real tailleur in a new Lesur wool that is much like broadcloth. Tai VICE-PRESIDENT NIXON PARTY lored with beautiful finesse and classically simple, its Continued From First Page More were Misses Hedda slightly longer (26-1 s) jacket hugged the hips but was subtly shaped and easy can be accredited to Mrs. Hopper and Lily Pons and Henry Salvatori, chairman ofMmes Michael Wilding, Loyd the reception and official! Wright and Darryl Zan- From a vantage point in the vaulted reception hall with its great crystal chandelier and curving stairway we M'atched the seemingly endless line Among the Pasadena con-tingent on hand will be Messrs. and Mmes.

Stephen Royce, William Perry III, George Rowan, William Pfau, Lewis Caulk and Carleton Al- EOp. Also planning to be present are the Daniel Royces, Mrs. Harold Landreth, the Gordon Guibersons, the Lee Armers and Mr. and Mrs. Chad Nelms.

Los Angeles will be represented, in part, by Wallace Seawall, Helen Alvarez, George Gregson, the Gene Markeys and the Jack Wrath- hostess. through the waistline. Notched lapels, collar and edges were bound in peau de uck. Mrs. Salvatori's expert and soie.

gracious planning was re Considerate deep armholes sponsible for the delicious waiting to shake the hand of the Vice-President. It was a formal scene with nreat dicnitv mellowed bv the were a feature of every coat, food, the beautiful flowers, the and whether they emanated Guests at the reception lingered on and on, loath to leave the party which forth in the main rooms, on the garden on the terrace with its pool and on to the tennis courts transformed with garlands of flowers and dotted with small tables. from raglan shoulders or set lovely decorations that made the reception the delightful success it was. sincerity, and happiness of th? in sleeves, they gave no hint Invited to be hostesses were of bulk. Cut Close to Figure Mmes.

Raymond Allen. Wel- The officer's coat, with a tort Recket, Alphonzo E. Bell a string orchestra played Edgar Bergen, PYederick the melodic music of Latin low back-belt slung across straight-lined fullness, was Brisson, Shirley Burden, Asa America, excerpts from pop- evening guests. Suddenly we heard a wicked chuckle with a very young ring to it, and, upon glancing upward we saw four little boys (two of them the young sons of the hosts) plotting a prank. And, in the midst of all the ceremony one of the youngsters slid down the bannister with great style and fled into the garden before his father could reprimand cut close to the figure at the ular musicals and old-time front in semifitted effect.

It crs. Vincent Price will emcee the party that promises to be one of the most lavish ever given in the southern resort. Motorcycle Crash Fails to Dim Merwin Party The fact that the host had was shown in yellow fleece nostalgic favorites. White and Gold At the Bowl, preceding the Call, Richard Carrington Jose Castrp, Edward Carter, Leslie Chance, Cyril Chap-pellet, Whitley Collins, Ralph P. Cousins, Richard Crooks and Henry Dockweiler.

with brass buttons, in fleece tweed, in black Forstmann wool lined in chamois gold reception, the vibrant, strong festival color of red-violet him. In addition, Mmes. William and several other fabrics each closed with smart, nov predominated but at the Pau- Mrs. Nixon and the Vice- crashed his motorcycle andjDoheny, Donald Douglas elty buttons. Charles Ducommun, Henry Of similar outline was a leys the decor was white andipresident looked up in time gold.

Mrs. Pauley's short sum-t0 see the culprit feat and mer evening frock was white jsmiled parental smiles of touched with pink Mra. jmnderstandincr without miss- handsome John Barr tweed Duque, John Garland, Stephen Gavin, Bernard Giannini, Samuel Goldwyn, Johnny Green, Francis Griffin, Harry F. Haldpman. David Hearst coat of black, white and red Salvatori wore white wlthljng a sjnge handshake or a 'mixture that featured lapels ibut no collar, and a long, self- somen accents wr s.

"So nice to meet vou Paul Holms Howard (Chandler Was in while witn: classic lines Mrs. Nixon's' white frock was showered injured his knee did not prevent him or the guests having delightful time at the buffet supper the Davis Merwins gave for the Gordon Simpsons. The Simpsons leave Sept. I for San Francisco where they expect to reside for a year or so depending on his business activities. Sympathizing i Mr.

Merwin and expressing their regrets at the Simpsons' coming departure were the William E. Hales, the Richard Illsleys, Mrs. George Dun-baugh, John Burnham Henry Wesley, William Joyce Mrs. Cheesman Semple and Mr. and Mrs.

Preston Hotchkis. Others Attending John Flanigan, Yi-seng Kiang, Goodwin Knight, Mervyn Le-Roy, Tom May, John McCone and Robert McCulloch. And, Mmes. James McNul-ty, James Mc Reynolds, George O'Brien, James R. Page, Neil Petree, Norris Poulson, Harold Ramser, Gene Raymond, Robert Rowan.

Frank R. Sea-ver, WiU'am Sesnon Malcolm Smith, Jules Stein, Arthur Stewart, James Stewart, Charles St rub, Reese Taylor. Reese Taylor Edward Valentine', Roy Van Wart, Ir SISTER ACT IN GRAPE CORDUROY Twin billing for young stars Touraine's washable corduroy mix-mates! Lavender cotton shirt, solid grape tone torso skirt, dirndl skirt (not shown in new stained glass pattern, crazy pants in solid or stained glass. Torso skirt and pants, 3-6x, 7-U, each 3.98; Blouse, S-6x, 3.50; Blouse, 7-U 3.98; Dirndl skirt 8-6x, 3.98; 7-U 5.98 Girl's Shops, Second Floor Lot Angeles and Beverly Hills with sparkles of gold. It was a really fascinating gathering.

There we saw descendants of old aristocratic Spanish families, representatives of Los Angeles' Consular Corps, many of the top names in the cinema world, internationally known musicians, judges, beautiful women, influential men, officialdom from the city, county and State levels, business executives, professional people from the ranks of law, medi- ving Walker. William Walker, Also the William E. Ta-I 'cine and journalism. and Alfred Wallenstein. CLAMDGE FINE ART, IN.

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Sutton (Ramon Gerhert) and Mrs, Lewis, who alternated with Mr, Illsley at the second piano, and the singing of the hostess. CONGRATULATIONS Of wide interest throughout California is the news that Mr. and Mrs. John Greenfield Turn to Taj-e 6, Column 6 TEITELBAUM f- lURS invites you to attend informal fashion showings of the new AL TEITELBAUM COLLECTION THURSDAY-FRIDAY-SATURDAY FROM 2 TO 4 P.M. 414 NORTH RODEO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS See the star of KNX's BUI Ballance Show in person; see fashiens from the pages of Robinson's Los Angeles, 11:00 a.m., fourth floor; Robinson's Beverly Hills, 3 :00 p.m., in the Patio.

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