Chanel No. 1
A stream of silver paillettes circles the long torsoed bodice and forms cascades along either side and down the front of the skirt in this strapless gown of filmy white tulle.
Chanel No. 2
Spanish influence is felt in this dancing dress: the bodice in black taffeta continues below the waist with a small bow in the back: a provocative turn is given to the sumptuous triple-tiered lace skirt.
Chanel No. 3
A dinner dress of Grecian simplicity in black chiffon: two skirt panels forming an inverted V begin just above the waist; while the stole, attached in a V, is flung over the shoulders.
Chanel No. 4
A summer dress of silk net, heavily embroidered with rhinestone and pearl-studded flowers. The low waistline is marked by a satin bow. Frills trim the bodice and organdy stole.
And I guess we all know what Chanel No. 5 looks like...
"Pale aqua, a subtle admixture of blue-and-green checked wool in a beautifully slender reefer-and-skirt costume. The coat has a casual elegance, with lion-head brass buttons reminiscent of Chanel, a notched collar faced in sage-green silk. About $110. Victor Joris for Cuddlecoat."
"Faint lilac, a shade delicate as perfumed spring air, in a superbly detailed wool-tweed coat. Note the pocket flaps slightly curved, a half belt joined with a Chanel-like chain. About $60. Faye Wagner for Dani Jrs. We show it accessorized with a lilac silk snood."
"Seafoam green, a frothy mixture of green, blue, and white, in a chenille like blend of wool and cotton. The suit jacket, in the Chanel tradition, is braid-trimmed and brass-buttoned; and the blouse is in this season's important new soft crepe. About $90. Stephan for Briarbrook."
"Powder blue, in a deceptively fragile-looking white-flecked tweed with the delicacy and porousness of lace. The suit jacket has a mere suggestion of a stand-up collar and giant ball buttons; the eased skirt has two slash pockets at the hip line. About $100. Junior Sophisticates."
"Clear-sky blue, in a bold plaid on white, is fashioned into a dashing and dramatic cape costume. The cape, cut to full street length, has a big stand-up collar and fastens in front with outsize tabs of the same fabric. The matching skirt beneath is slim but easy. About $85. Modelia. The tasseled hat, by Adolfo."
"Not quite white, but a rich creamy color, in an elegantly fluid afternoon dress, with a gently lowered waistline accented with heavy welt seaming, a high, cuffed neckline, and raglan sleeves. In lightweight textured wool. About $40. Stephan Ltd. Headline news: The big brim is back; ours is by Halston."
"Faint blush of pink, a marvelously muted shade in a delicate-looking three-piece costume. The jacket of lightweight tweed has accents of quilted pink silk inset in the collar, revers, and pocket flaps. The matching pink silk blouse is collarless. About $60. Frank Adams for Junior Accent."
"Six great suits ... brilliant in their becomingness, their adaptability, their ease for current living. Even as you turn, the pages to see these clothes with the world-famous name they are being shown in Paris in her spring collection. Like all "Chanels," they are seasonless, yet have an identity and a quality that go beyond the flashes of fashion.
Chanel has always believed that the woman is more important than the clothes she wears ... that fashion should never be a problem, but always be young and wearable. She brings a woman's understanding to fashion design.
These Chanels are "in" fashion and will be in for seasons to come; and although they are casual, they are utterly feminine. Lavish, brilliant jewels (which she loves) are a part of every costume and can be worn with, everything from tweeds to lames."
By WILHELA CUSHMAN Fashion Editor
"Suzy Parker, soon to be seen in the film Ten North Frederick, wears this Chanel tweed flecked with many colors, given the surprising touch of violet taffeta in its jacket lining and blouse. The matching tweed bag and the jeweled pin are Chanel designs too."
"Chanel brings tweed to dinner and the theater by combining it with a lame blouse -pale tweed and gold lame. The pendant necklace designed for the costume is of baroque pearls twined with gold."
"The white basket-weave tweed with printed silk blouse is an enchanting, feminine, spring-into-summer fashion photographed on Suzy Parker. The silhouette is slim and easy. The blouse ties softly at the waistline. The jacket lining matches the blouse."
"Year-round beige jersey with a fitted overblouse of navy-blue jersey is any woman's any-daysuit. Again, a matching handbag hung on a gold chain, and a rope necklace of gold and white."
"Silver-lame dinner dress and jacket-a fashion with great glamour and at the same time wonderfully easy to wear."
"Red-and-navy jersey is eternally right in Chanel's opinion. Jersey blouse with jersey suit is also a favorite formula and wonderful for an early-spring or a travel suit. This four-pocket, straight-jacket fashion is worn by Suzy Parker."
