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-, Colors band togeth- es makes an exit in favor of sup- blue with mauve, lime with ple ease. Suit skirts prove that white with black. Often, it’s ‘‘A” for excellence, as the color scheme chimes in. A-line shape once again demon- jackets, light indenta- strates its enduring fashion at the waist leads,.but easi- stance, Dirndis and stitched is seen particularly on new /pleats lend variety to A- ‘lines. non-closing jackets. High- For the younger set, and their Mnes contrast with drop- thigh-high skirts, a bit of flare

; bold patterns ‘at the hem adds ease. honors with solids. As costumes move into even collections have some- greater prominence in fashion,

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change im silhoutttes of spring’s suit look. universal that last f Sertoe's Contrast is the current news ‘in costumes, with less matching,

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One area of ce ‘agree- more mixing. Often, three piec- ment in styling seems to be that jes contrast— but with fushion's the ultra- long jacket is out. magic, they all add up to a tot- Shorter lengths in jackets move ‘al look.

forward. | Fabrics: see double, too — Suit shapes trend to silhouet- plaids with olids, stripes or tes soft = effortiess as a checks; checks with stripes.

Blunted toeline sets male shoe fashions

In spring '6, the blunted toe-;moc in a black-and-white com line— a full square, rounded. bination, off square o4 truncated cres-| Other crowd-pleasers in the cent toe— sets the. footwear fa-\casual department are boots shion pace for men’s shoes. As and sandals, Top boot for spring

for the over-all styling picture, |is the rugged chukka, or ankle shoes generally havé an. easy |boat, in brushed leather. .- look, lighter but still masculine! Newest warm weather favor- in feeling, reports Leather In- ites are sandals in smooth, dustries of America. waxy and grained leathers. Styl- Contributing their airiness to ing details include toerings, ihe season's collection of slip- thongs instep bands end straps, moccasins, oxfords, brogu- hand. 2titehing

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suits. Among the. interesting suit | fabrics are twills, gabardines,

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Handbags for spring, '66 have a dual focus on fashion: wee and leather.

New bags look small, but space ig cunningly utilized for maximum effectiveness. As for leather, all types of leather textures are used —alone or in combination — in_ styles spanning every price range.

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This season's “small - stale bags, and their big sisters, are fashioned ‘of striking grained and embossed leather delicate smooth leather, velvety waxy leathers, and. gleaming lustre and patent leathers.

From these have been crafted satchels, pouches, envelopes, swagger bags, totes, box bags and shoulder - strappers. _

Handbags have

envelopes and pouches may gain im carrying capacity through deep gussets or: accor- dion pleats. Trim on these com- pactyet roomy bags includes handle treatment — chains, ri- gid construction handles, single or double leather: straps — and rich-looking gold or brass clos ings and other ornamentation.

For a soft feminine effect, the leather may be quilted or shirred.

Geo Informal The._leather....swagger bag with full - depth outside pock-

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zippers, brass trim and heavy: stitching.

On.--festive occasions, femi- nine fingertips will be holding - exquisite clutches, envelopes and pouches in miniature :

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LUSAKA, Zambia (AP)—The Italian Fiat motor firm and the .

es, ‘poots and sandals are leath- ers whittled down in weight. These lightweight leathers in- clude smooth, grained, brushed,

uede, waxed and embossed tex- | tures.

KNOWS NO CALENDAR. The slip-on is a pringtime

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Dressy versiond of the slip-on put fashion emphasis on high- polished smooth or fine-grained \leather textures. Detailing ts held to medallion or wing tips, and goring.

This spring's brogues look hef-

ity and feel right, thanks to those

lightweight leathers. With a full

For double style and spacejets is another ce-stretcher |to cut down Zambia’s depen - are two trim leather bags at-/for the new sae In both |dence on Rhodesia’s vital routes tached back-to-back. . Accordi-|small and large versions. it |to the coast, it was announced , on sides may provide evenjboasts a full measure of com-|Tuesday. Kenneth more room. Styling of the bags|partments: for a lady’s neces-|Kaunda said when he opened may be identical, or they may/jsary paraphernalia. parliament here that the orgen- have different closings or ad-| -Pastels_ and pale neutrals in {!z@tion form the nucleus ded accents of color or leather. |smooth, grained and embossed |°~@ linking

Conventional single stachels,

formal and dress paths with complement oof perforations, lequal poise. for leisure hours, |Pinking, long wing tips, —s there’s stylish relaxation in |and other trim, the brogue is grained, glove, wexy and brush {limber and ively on the foot ie led leather slip-ons with hidden |smooth or grained leather. ores, high-cut frontage, per: | Leather -oxfords, too— some- orated trim or stitching. \times with a broguish air, some- The mighty moccasin— which times conventionally simple — knows no calendar, no clock--is make the spring scene. The

fresh footwear‘story for men is color. The browns, a popular shoe family, are important

particularly in. golden and greea-

sunny time look to this year-round favorite. _

The bigger handbag, has of course, not been forsaken ——

der-strap bags, satchels, pou- ches or totes. fi

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available as penny ‘loafer or tas-jblunt line, wider and (usually) include palomino tan, gray and Decorating. this ees

He, hand-sewn’ or machine- |rounder, predominates in toe wil- |navy (in brushed leather) anti- sewn, classic or variation. ihouettes. que gold, and: white-in combina-|8Toup may be two - leather or There’s even a leather kiltie' Another facet of the season's ‘tion with black, brown and navy.|two - color themes, industrial

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