F A S H I O N And How Eve Spells It An idare Phantasy (1922)
Elaborate stage costumes designed by Idare are modelled. Nice combination of poetic intertitles and gorgeous outfits. The intertitle F stands for Fur and fair ladies the while, is followed by a M, S of a woman in an elaborate white fur trimmed gown approaching the camera. She looks to be on a stage set of a drawing room. C, U of the bottom of the gown, then pan up to the models face. She opens her arms revealing large fur trimmed sleeves. She then walks backwards away from the camera in M, S. A is for Aerophane, as bright as a smile Another elaborate frock is modelled, this one features floaty chiffon layers and a large ostrich feather hat. While S is for Silk and skirts full of A seated woman stands up and holds out the sides of her skirt to show off the lace trim. H is for Headdress, so awkward to rhyme An amazing head dress is modelled. Probably two foot high, it looks to be made of a semicircle of sequinned and beaded net and has sparkly fringes hanging down past t
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