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DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle
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Friday, November 1 1946
by val
Falling Leaves . . .
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Falling leaves, the strong winds
and frosts of fall and winter
months, and fashion runs ram-
pant in a blaze of color intermin-
gled with black magic. 1947 will
be a year of Gay Nineties influ-
ence. Color in all its exotic hues,
materials of every conceivable de-
scription and texture. Accessories,
large and extreme, jewels and
beautiful pieces in gleaming silver
and gold. Milady's chapeaux in
beautiful feather creations, satins
and jeweled materials. Furs are
the thing in trimmings. Gowns
and dresses are the designers'
dreams come true, and furs are
more luxurious than ever before.
The first impression is the one
he will remember. Clothes and
figure make the woman—so men
say—believe it or not.
I'll bring you the latest in win-
ter glitter from Wright Kay's,
Saks, Hudson's, Jules Schubot,
Sidney Krandall, Chas. Warren,
etc. Beautiful accessories, blouses,
suits, gowns, and specialties from
Julie's, Milgrim's, Sax Kay, Well-
man furs, furs by Robert, Florice
shop, Russek's and Llzette Mam-
moth, to name a few.
Men's fashions will be a feature
every two weeks (here's your
chance to express your viewpoint,
girls). Remember from here on
....it's Fashion by Val.
Theatre . • •
Fashion
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American Designers
American designers have done
themselves proud in doing the un-
usual with Ideas. However, Walter
Irving, of Washington boulevard,
always alining to please, brought
back from gay Paree some orig-
inals by Parisian milliners who
have hit a new high in their bid
for supremacy in the fashion
field. Among the challenging exam-
ples of exquisite hat design are:
1. A tres, tres, chic black velvet
chapeau with a band of rich pho-
togenic wool plaid and for ele-
gance, 2. To go with your cock-
tails, he will show you an un-
usually lovely draped hat of soft
sea coral beautifully styled and
trimmed with ostrich plumes of
the same divine shade.
The newest fashion in gowns
and dresses is the uneven hem-
line that is most flattering to our
lower limbs. A very smart dinner
dress was seen at Walter's. A black
moire taffeta with scroll design
and a delicate orchid pink woven
into the cloth. The skirt was a
draped affair featuring the new
hemline and off the shoulder
neckline. With this a pair of
smart midnight black sandales
and two orchids for your hair.
a
Beautiful black mink serape
bringing back memories of Old
Mexico, designed by Arnold
Michael Wellman. Modelled by
Val.
Exciting baby blue tinted or-
chids by Val.
Personality of the Week .. •
LEONARD SILLMAN, Producer, Director, Detroiter
Leonard Sillman's first love was the theatre. At the age of 15,
he left Detroit for New York and began a most brilliant and spec-
tacular career. This very charming and debonair gentleman derives
great pleasure in developing new talent, and his keen foresight has
proved in many instances to be correct. Such names as Tyrone Power,
Eve Arden, June Lang, Rags Ragland, and Gypsy Rose Lee, to name
a few, appeared in various Sillman productions.
For a long time this versatile fellow has directed, produced and
acted. Ile wanted to do a good book show and he decided on the story
of Cinderella put to music. The name of the production is "If the Shoe
Fits." It was written by June Carroll and Robert Duke. Piece by
piece this musical extravaganza was carefully planned. David Rak-
son (you remember him for his "Laura" score), was called upon to
do the music. The originality of settings
and scenery blended in with fine perfor-
mances of a grand cast, plus the unusual
in lavishly designed costumes molded into
the form of a Broadway hit with music
that creates a mood all. its own..
It was a privilege indeed to witness the pre-
miere of this production. Opening night, gala in its
splendor, 1946 auto's pulling up in front of the
Shubert Lafayette, beautiful gowns and furs, shin-
ing faces, radiant smiles, and effervescent chatter.
Backstage everything in readiness, the lights
dimmed, and suddenly the strains of music are
heard, the first curtain is going up.
Sillman walked into the foyer, started to beat
the rhythm with pencil in hand. All was quiet. On
stage the story was being unfolded and Cinderella
was brought to life. The same story that was read
to us so many times as a child was now a reality,
magnificent and beautiful. The story unfolded and
then the final curtain; at first silence and then
tremendous applause. It was a hit.
I w,int back stage and soon Leonard followed
with se' oral sheets of notes in hand. His smile was
wonderful and at this point Don Wood snapped the
picture, taken 10 minutes after the final curtain
was drought down. You see the pleturo above.
Society Note S
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Among those seen opening night
were the I. Cowans of Edison Ave.
arriving late, with Aaron Bruns-
wick. Very beautiful mink jacket,
Mrs. Cowan.
Spied at a quick glance in the
Statler Terrace Room Sunday was 71
Mrs. Lefkofsky In a most beautiful
flame color jeweler blouse. At a
nearby table was Chuck Gershen-
son, with an amused smile and
silk tie that I thought very suave.