The modern dressmaking houses are now intent on giving coats two distinctive characters: the first built on free movement, the second on blousing. Tailors and dressmakers have made much of these two styles of late, but they are now working to bring about a new style resting on vertical pleats (Plis) that give a bloused effect at the back and help broaden the shoulders. This style gives its wearer a "sport" look that is nonetheless elegant; the back of the coat is simple and easy, while the front is drawn in with a belt.
• Ann Sheridan, the famous actress, wears a white evening gown embroidered with black lace and trimmed with sequins — one of the latest creations of Hollywood in evening wear.
• An "afternoon" dress of black crepe, worn by Barbara Stanwyck.
some examples of what Debussy may have imagined of children's thinking when he composed that piece — have mentioned only a little of the much that the listener may gather when he listens closely to this excellent gem, even though it is not among the essential classics, even for Debussy.
For in Children's Corner there are sweet discoveries for the piano such as astonish men of experience and specialty, and in it there is such novelty and charm as astonishes every man. Who, for instance, would ever think of setting music to the walk of a cake, or
to the amblings of the Abyssinian elephant, or to the dance of the snow! But Debussy is a skilled creator, who knows the keys of delight in people. And that the honored listeners may the more easily follow him along with their children, if they wish, I draw their attention to this: the music of the first quarter of this piece turns on the señora's promenade — and in her promenade, as in the promenades of people, there is lovely nature and enchanting natural sounds. The music of the second quarter turns on the dance of the snow — and in the dance of the snow there is a cold