Thump, Thump, the hammer has fallen, the winter season is over and the banquet of the moths is about to begin. Swift, terse orders are given and the attack is on. Into your clothes closets and your furs the moths go, and sad is the fate of clothes that are left hanging when they should be in cold storage vaults. I. J. Fox 5th Avenue has fought a winning battle against these invaders, with modern scientific fur vaults as your protection. They will call for, examine, clean, glaze and repair your furs and the store them safely until Fall.
Clothes carry on and we mean that in any way you care to take it. Adolph Kimmel, at 218 West Seventy-second street, that famous designer and maker of smart clothes for women, advises women to indulge their moods. Play up your personality and dress to satisfy your sense of the dramatic, says Mr. Kimmel. His clothes are different, made expressly to suit individualized personality. Perfect for these romantic spring days was a cocktail gown–a flower splashed print with frill and ruffle. A one piece dress, simple but truly different was in a soft crushed rose shade with self applique and high throat line. Still another was a lovely spring-like gown of soft black net over shimmery moire, a dress to lure the night and romance. If you are seeking the ultra-smart in dresses, suits, or coats drop in to see him.
Saks 5th avenue is featuring a stunning collection of fabric gloves. Lest any one think that the day for fabric gloves is over and make the mistake of going out and buying a pair of dull slip-ons dated 1930, we publish this news from Paris. Chanut (the great fabric glove man over there) is discarding fancy trimmings. He believes success in fabric gloves depends on beautiful materials. In other words, gloves are simple in shape and interesting in material instead of the other way around.
Current distractions:–the new and very ultra fashion of rouging the insides of your palms. Shan Kar, the magnificent Hindu dancer started this fad. It gives your hands dramatic interest plus a very white look on top. Harriet Hubbard Ayer is sponsoring this fashion and recommends her excellent liquid rouge “La Belle Coquette” for the purpose…. McCutcheon’s bold and dashing new sport hankies in deep vibrant colors, pure linen, hand rolled with interesting designs and only 25 cents each…. Jay Thorpe’s country calendar of sportswear, an exhilerating collection to gratify that sudden and seasonal impulse for clothes that are rugged, simple anl colorful…. Bloomingdale’s amazing new gadget, “Delaine,” to stimulate the circulation and to keep your face young and beautiful. It pats your face gently, the ideal massage movement, erases lines, helps to prevent wrinkles and makes you look as young as your debutante daughter, and it’s only $2.75…. Match King, a boon for smokers, no springs, wheels or other mechanical parts to wear out. Simply scratch a man made flint on the side of a small metal case.
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