Evening star., 1937-10-22

fluences are of particular moment,
and will undoubtedly blaze trail in
this seasons millinery fashions-prim-
tive African headdresses and sculp-
tured hats which may be traced di-
rectly to the coiffures of Chinese idols.
NINE. DACHE is very fond of Chi
nese art and has used much of
it in her salons. including seated
Chinese figure in faded red-gold OF
the Sung dynasty, which occupied
the center of the large circular salon
with its mirrored receSses framed with
panels of white flogged hide. The
African hats are the result OF pur-
chase made from Paris art collector.
The ideas furnished by this collection
have been recreated into 1878 mil
linery, using the themes OF shAl en-
broidery and much fur and feathers.
Heads must be covered for festive
evening hours" says Nine. Dache.
And her dinner hats are enormous,
face-framing silhouettes that, perhaps
more than any single thing, emphasize
the return of the womanly woman
the toast of the centuries. For the
formal evening gown a headdress,
towering sparkling, or mass oil
foamy feather sprays, is her suggestion.
Also dramatic in evening headwear
are the small sequin caps with long,
seouin- edged wells. such a fitting ad-
dition to the sequin- trimmed jackets,
handbags and embroidered gloves.
There are sequin- pillboxes, too,
if that shape is more becoming. There
is an interesting display of after-dark
hats being shown in a local store,
placed conspicuously on its main floor
in plain sight of all passers-by. And,
of course, long veil, very Spanish in
feeling, is used with the dreSsy hat.
1t may be boldly patterned or delicate
and filmy, but veil you must have.
On the high-crowned, wide brimmed
witchs hat sponsored by John Fred
cries the veil with large coin dots Is
effective.
Small gold lame draped turbans with
silver fox pompons are very fetching.
This model is Howard Hodge hat and
also has long veil. The Russian cos
sack high turban in black felt, closely
embroidered in peasant colors in ex-
act reproduction of the Russian head
dress, is a distinct novelty that must
be carefully ensembled to bring out
its intrinsic beauty.
The dramatic sweep of ostrich feath-
ers of IL, Is or more inches in length
recall the 1900 period and are made to
complement the wasp-waist Merry Wi
dow tendency among modern fashions.
Many old trunks can, no doubt dis
close some of these handsome feathers,
but it takes master hand to put phem
on hat that can pass muster today.
X n
FASHION headlines from Paris fash
= the news of white ermine redin-
gotes that appeared at the gala opera
night when Lawrence Tibbitt sang
there and attracted a huge audience.
There was also noted a profusion of
silver fox hip-length capes and short
sleeved coats. On this occasion Nine.
Schiaparelli appeared in black velvet
with sweeping black grosgrain bows
her shoulders. She wore her hair
brushed off the face and neck into high
curls without an ornament. Her only
touch of color or brilliance was mag
niflcent Indian collar necklace of gold
set with emeralds and diamonds.
The opening night of the San Fran
cisco opera season last week showed a
predominance of metal lame in the
dresses which were seen when the gor-
geous wraps of ermine and white fox
| were removed. The favored dress sill
houette was the nodded line with slim
skirt and front fulIness, without train.
Quantities of orchids pinned on with
prodigal hand and imported jewels
| also were noted.
| For information concerning items
mentioned In this column call National
5000. Extension 395, between 10 and
IL am.