New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-13
BY JULIA BLANSHARD
Eea Service Writer

by JULIA bLANShAHD
Eea Service Writer
New York, Sept. 13-"The Ameri-
can 10 the smartest looking woman
in the world; the Partisan 10 the
most interesting: the South Ameri-
can or the Russian IL the most Sc
ductive."
Reynaldo Luna, one of Europe's
noted fashion artists, gave this opin-
ion from his observations sketching
styles In Paris. Biarritx. on the Lido,
In Vienna, London, New York and
other smart points east and west.
LULA Is Peruvian by birth, Pari-
sian by adoption. His full name Ia
Count LULA de LULA. Having attend
ed the most exclusive fashion shows,
opera and theater openings. races
and social events. and being person
ally acquainted with the most FAM
Gus OF Partisan couturieres, LULA
knows styles from every angle.
Wants TO Wear "tl,c Latest"
The American woman's taste In
clothes has developed tremendously
in the past 10 years, according to
LULA.
But she still wants to look too
much like the picture on a magazine
cover. She 10 made-up like all other
American women. She still wants
to wear the latest style. whether
it becomes her personality or not.
THE Partisan, on the other hand,
does not give much heed to the
changing styles herself.
"She 10 apt to dress much IN
black, wear one piece OF exquisite
and appropriate jewelry. and adhere
to q simplicity that emphasizes her
charm. She knows the value OF the
quiet setting; her personality 10
thrown into relief as a gem against
quiet velvet.
All Shoes Arc Different
I'm the American woman's ward
robe, II there are 200 pairs of shoes.
each pair will be different. The
Partisan will have hers made almost
precisely alike, year after year.
1.-THE American woman will ex-
pertinent with the large hat. the
small one, the beret. the cloche. or
whatever IL shown In the shop win
dows. The Partisan loves her small
hat. she knows the charm of wom-
ans shapeiy head, she refuses 10
abandon the small hat unless she
needs brim or certain angle to
conceal some defect In her features.
such as a large nose. The Parisian's
entire costume expresses her own
personality.
1.-The South American womAn,
, who IL much In Paris has. in addl-
tion to the smartness Of the Amer
lean woman and the fascination OF
the Partisan, a certain charm that Is
the result of centuries OF culture.
She IN tall, marvellously built, with
q feline grace. Ease and luxury are
her inheritance. She has every
thing-chic, high culture. family,
distinction, and the repose that
comes from all these. She ID COM
plete."
The Ruasisa, Too
The Russian woman has this same
| "something" that the South Ameri-
can possesses. according to LULA.
Age" he averred. has not SO
much to do with 1t as one thinks.
No woman's charm has crystaiiizeu
before she is 80"
He mentioned certain women IN
different countries who are inter-
nationally known for their chic. Ina
claire. Mrs, Felix Doubleday, Mill
cent Rogers Ramos. and Mrs. George
T, Brokaw headed the list of Ameri-
cans. Liili Damita, the new film
star recently imported from Paris
10 typicaily q Partisan. Lady Abby
in 4 notable example of Russian
charm, and Madame Gaynza, OF
South America.
His Opinion
Luna expressed his opinion on
certain phases Of current style al
follows:
| "Women's clothes have already
reached the brevity limit-reached
1t last year. From now on there
will be a gradual frightening OF
skirts, the return Of the train and
petticoats are just around the
corner.
| "Boyish lines will have disAp.
peared In a few seasons
Bare legs will never be the &C.
cepted style for there is charm
about the gleam OF silk that en-,
hances even poorly shaped legs
Bare legs are not in keeping witt
the lure Of today's silks and satins.
lv'RVE.D BANDS