F-A-S-H-I-O-N And How Eve Spells It - An ’idare’ Phantasy (1922)

Elaborate stage costumes designed by Idare are modelled. Nice combination of poetic intertitles and gorgeous outfits. The intertitle “F stands for Fur - and fair ladies the while,“ is followed by a M/S of a woman in an elaborate white fur trimmed gown approaching the camera. She looks to be on a stage set of a drawing room. C/U of the bottom of the gown, then pan up to the models’ face. She opens her arms revealing large fur trimmed sleeves. She then walks backwards away from the camera in M/S. “A is for “Aerophane“, as bright as a smile - “ Another elaborate frock is modelled, this one features floaty chiffon layers and a large ostrich feather hat. “While S is for Silk - and skirts full of style.“ A seated woman stands up and holds out the sides of her skirt to show off the lace trim. “H is for Head-dress, so awkward to rhyme - “ An amazing head dress is modelled. Probably two foot high, it looks to be made of a semicircle of sequinned and beaded net and has sparkly fringes hanging down past t