The Height of Fashion

Fashion makes the world go round, it's said, and can you wonder when you see the gorgeous "menniquins" above wearing some of the very latest for beach and street? These stunning creations hit 300 pairs of eyes right between the peepers at the Anglican Women's Association fashion parade in the Parish Hall recently.

Seriously, of course, this quartette was only the comic relief for a wide variety of styles and fabrics presented by eight lovely models in conjunction with Day 'n' Dance Wear. Proceeds from the parade were in aid of the Anglican Youth Centre, the "Fishbowl". The unusual set was designed by the compere, Mr Michael Baker. The parade was received most enthusiastically.

In his shorty nightie at left is Dick Short

His co-charmers in the picture above are Keith Stichbury, John Hardy and David Foster. Smashers all, don't you agree?

The compere, Michael Baker

Italian-style neckline is feature of cotton swath worn by Beverley Batson.

Gaynor Saunders demonstrates "classic" overseas "line" to receptive audience.

Frock 'n' jacket outfit in screen-printed velvet modelled by Gaynor was from the "advance collection".

Jacqueline Hill wears full-skirted cotton featuring the "Brigitte Bardot" neckline.

Yvonne Stevens models a "preview fashion" in Continental screen-printed street velvet.

Conclusion of an interesting evening was this final line-up of the models. From left, Mrs Joan Coates, Barbara Mountford, Joan Knight, Jacqueline Hill, Beverley Batson, Rae Symes, Gaynor Saunders, Mrs Yvonne Stevens, and compere Michael Baker. The parade included two groups of advance showings from Day 'n' Dance Wear's winter collection.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 78 : December 8, 1960

The Height of Fashion