The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16
SpIashes of Color

Color characterizes many of the new French models. The way in which each designer shows his or her preference in color is interest ing.
 Patou favors green, and this color stands out prominently in the entire Patou collection. It is used as an accessory note more frequently than any other color and very many models are developed in lovely dark shades of green. In Scotch plaid effects, of which there are many in the wools, shades of green dominate. In evening dresses chiffon velvets ss we'll as dyed laces in this color are very much in evidence.
 Madeleine ct Madeleine's new color is named Madeleine blue, although it looks more like sage green than blue, a sort of electric tone with a decided greenish cast suggesting reseda or sage green. They show this in tailored suits, evening gowns, afternoon dresses and peignors Lanvin, who has a most interest ing collection of clothes, continues the use of white and black, which has been one of her favorite com binations for several seasons. It was she who first used the Meravian embroderies in black and white and black and stone color with occasion al relieving touches of brilliant red. Lanvin Holds to
 Black and White
 MOST striking are her white even
 ing gowns trimmed with black. She also has several dresses that are half white and half black as well as beautiful afternoon dresses of white broadcloth and black crepe de chine. This couturier even min gles black and white in furs and shows many handsome mantles of black trimmed with white. Her black velvet dresses and wraps ora mented with an applique of white fur are charming.
 One of the most original ideas is seen in faring pagoda cuffs of white on black dresses or long flowing white sleeves in jet black frocks. Premet is lavish with color. In fact, at this house very little black is seen, and when used it is always enlivened by color such as brilliant red or vivid blue. Here considerable uss is made of laces in black and in eolors, the black lace often illumi- mated with a chenille embroidery in high color, such as violet or coral pink.
 Worth uses much color in the form of artificial flowers such as huge roses. Many of his floral garnitures are in bright rosy and flame reds, giving an emphatic feeling of red throughout this collection.
 Fuchsia Evening Dresses
 With Matching Velvet Wraps WORTH, too, emphasizes black
 and white combinations, and in | addition shows many charming models in pure white. The black and white combinations of this house frequently are enIivened by vivid touches of red in the form of beau tiful embroideries, or . red lining | f may shimmer through perforations in dark cloth.
 I An event such as the big Masked Ball at the National Opera House in Paris could not fail to have a definite influence on fashion. The theme running through this specta- cular entertainment was color and to it we are indebted for the marvellous reds and violets of the fuchsia seen in fall and winter dress.
 Quite a sensation is being created by Jenny's lovely evening frocks | in fuchsia shades which show
 blending of pinkish mauve with the
 deep fuchsia blue. Taffeta is used
 for these dresses and the garniture lr- &-l l. d>x