A fine, herringbone-patterned fabric of Orlon acrylic fiber and wool is used for this well tailored but feminine suit, styled for junior figures. Use of Orlor means the fabric will tend to keep its sharp pleats and will show good recovery from...
Typed caption: Nylon and rayon velvet, embellished with all over jet embroidery, was selected by Christian Dior for this short evening dress made with the restrained yet flattering bosom line so important in his current Paris collection. The fabric...
Givenchy chooses an unusual all rayon coin dot fabric in black for this late day coat and matching turban. The plush like dot, woven in an embroidered effect, contrasts with the slightly lustrous fabric ground. This use of rayon to achieve an...
Written on back: "This small corner sitting area utilizes furnishings well-scaled to the space, incorporating a chaise lounge with English bamboo finish, an armchair, corner table and Oriental chest with brass hardware serving as a small cocktail...
Written on back: "A Terrace Room with one wall of glass overlooking a garden. Tie-back curtains in a 'Batik' print in black, turquoise, parrot green and olive. The other walls and the ceiling are painted black, enlivened with a parrot green carpet....
These scenes might have been taken in any textile factory; actually the thread is glass and the fabric being woven is fireproof, moisture proof, vermin proof, and stronger, fiber for fiber, than hard steel.
Dining, dancing and dating are in the future for this glamorous, whirl skirted dress, made in a luxurious new fabric of Orlon acrylic fiber and wool called Thalspun Doeskin Jersey. Exceptionally soft and appealing to the hand, this fabric has...
This natural silhouette is a feature of this beautifully molded suit, shown by Christian Dior-New York in a fine, herring-bone suiting fabric of wool and Dacron polyester fiber. The luxurious, tweedy-looking fabric is soft and exceptionally light...
These handsome, roomy, bumper-end sofas feature upholstery fabric of Dacron polyester fiber. The attractive frieze weave, with lofty loop pile entirely of the DuPont fiber, is rich and full bodied and remarkable soft to the touch. The fabric has...
Standard spray testing equipment used to determine the water repellency of a Zelan treated fabric versus an untreated fabric in the DuPont Technical Laboratory, Fine Chemicals Division, Deepwater, New Jersey.
This sleekly molded dress by Christian Dior-New York is made in an airy fabric of 100% rayon, notable for its exceptionally luxurious, soft hand. Called cashene by Dior, the fabric is smooth and sheer, but not transparent and is most comfortable to...
This Christian Dior ensemble-a dress and matching jacket in black nylon and rayon velvet with ermine trim-shows the restrained yet flattering lines so noteworthy in Dior's current Paris collection. The Raimon fabric, called Velvenyl, combines great...
This dinner ensemble designed by Christian Dior in black nylon and rayon velvet, shows the restrained, yet flattering bosom lines that are typical of his current Paris collection. Dress has long slim lines, while short, shoulder baring coat is flat...
Typed caption: For this cocktail dress from her current Paris collection, Madeleine de Rauch uses a rich, raspberry red velvet of nylon and rayon, notable for its exquisite drape and fine hand. The fabric by Raimon, called Velvenyl, was acclaimed...
Typed caption: The sheath with a train has returned this season, seen here with a covered look to the bodice and great richness of fabric. Designed by Rudolf, the body of the dress is a cloque brocade in charcoal and silver, in a an imported fabric...
Written on back: "Southern packing made easy: a 'Ban-Lon' warp knit fabric dress by Nelly de Grab that could handle a palmy two weeks' holiday unaided. Supplied with a passing parade of accessories, its graceful lines make it perfect for any...
Written on back: "Miss America 1965, Vonda Kay Van Dyke, wears a square-necked, sleeve-less slip of a dress. The fabric is 'Everglaze' 'Chalaire' by Everfast in sunkist yellow, hot pink, and orange. The design is McCall's pattern 7699, which also...
