"Gown of the Year" Contest

The 1962 fourth New Zealand "Gown of the Year" contest, along: with a parade of spring fashions, was presented to Gisborne audiences in the War Memorial Hall recently, by fashion promoter Tarn Cochrane, of Auckland.

The fourteen extravagant gowns, entered by top designers from throughout the country, one of whom was Gisborne's Maida Knight, were modelled by the parade's five glamorous mannequins, after which a popular vote was taken.

The parade's personnel on stage at its finale. From left: Tam Cochrane, Emma Migliore, Gillian Aldam, Dianne Cooper, Glenys Scott, and Anne Lynch

Anne modelling Tosca, a magnificent gown of red and black

Debutante, a gown of pink nylon embroidered with pearls and beads, modelled by Dianne

Exotica modelled by Anne

Fascination modelled by Emma

Estralita modelled by Gillian

Mona Lisa modelled by Glenys

Ecstasy modelled by Dianne

El Greco modelled by Anne

Black Tulip modelled by Emma

Royal Premiere modelled by Glenys

Bird of Paradise modelled by Gillian

Lorelei Modelled by Glenys

Melody modelled by Gillian

Scheherazade modelled by Emma

On this page are some of the extensive range of fashions, other than those entered in the Gown of the Year contest, which were displayed in the parade.

"Lady in Black".....a striking costume modelled by Anne Lynch.

Glenys wearing the cloak for the Royal Premiere gown entry.

Fashion promoter Tam Cochrane compering the parade.

"Ascot".....an unusual creation, complete with sensational hat and parasol.

"Bridal Bouquet"....a selection of four beautiful wedding gowns modelled, from left, by Glenys, Dianne, Gillian, Emma, and Anne.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 100 : October 4, 1962

"Gown of the Year" Contest