Harper’s Bazaar May 1951

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HARPER'S BAZAAR

(Incorporating Junior Bazaar)  

Number 

2874 

85th Year 

MAY 1951

Editor...CARMEL SNOW

Torn COVER by Kodachrome by Louise Dahl·Wolf

Festival of Britain . . . Fashion in the Light or the Sun 

60 cents-65 cents in Canada

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The average price of a new home then was $9000 about 2.56 times the yearly average wage of $3510. Which was about 2.34 times the price of a new car $1500. And the future was progressive not regressive

Harper’s Bazaar May 1951 Front Inside Cover

Torn and Missing

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AND STYLING THAT GLORIFIES YOUR COSTUME Only your beautician can give you the fine permanent you MUST have for faultless hair-styling... And only she can capture the fashion-mood that helps your hair add "flair" to your every costume. So, to look your loveliest, always see a beautician! No amateur method could ever take the place of her knowledge, experience and artistic touch. And for the best permanent of all, ask her for Helene Curtis Fashion Wave TRADE MARK. THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL PERMANENT THE ONLY PERMANENT CREATED ESPECiAllY FOR THE COSTUME-FLATTERING HAIR STYLES APPROVED BY Irene

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Summer-Night Floats Photo by AVEDON

Transparent charmers with the tender beauty of Dresden figurines, holding their pretty pose to perfection over stiffened pettiskirts. Side-show silk organza, left, draped over a waterfall of pleated ruffles, black or navy, sizes 10 to 14. Lighter-than-air eyelet-embroidered organdy, right, with billowing sleeves, in hyacinth blue or gardenia white, sizes 12 to 16. Each, $110.00 

BERGDORF GOLDMAN 5th. AVE. at 58th ST. NEW YORK 19 ON THE PLAZA 

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"of san francisco" city of sophisticates and superlatives , Lilli Ann of san francisco

 two rows of buttons are better than one to dramatize the new narrowing silhouette, to point up the smartness of the new uneven hemline, to focus attention on elegant tailoring and finest worsted wool sheen gabardine. This is one of a series of exciting new Lilli Ann suits, designed for spring and ready now. . . with all the marvelous Lilli Ann characteristics, custom innerbody, half-lined skirt, couturier details. . . in navy, black and wonderful spring colors with detachable white pique collar and cuffs. Sizes 10 through 20... about  $100.00. . . at fine stores.

HORST PHOTOGRAPH 

JOHN-FREDERICS HAT

LOOK FOR THE 1951 FASHION ACADEMY GOLD MEDAL ON ALL LILLI ANN SUITS Awarded for exquisite design, smooth elegance, the custom-made look. 

HAHPER'S BA.ZAAR (Incorporating Junior Bazaar) is published monthly by Hearst. Magazines, Inc., at 572 Madison Avenue, New York 22. N.Y printed in U. S. A. Yearly subscription price $5.00. Reentered as second class matter May 20, 1950, at the postoffice, New York, N. Y., under the Act of March 3rd. 1879. 

Harper's Bazaar May, 1951Vol. LXXXV No.5

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ETOILE FILANTE . . .bright star in our firmament... one of twelve Bendel-created perfumes available in quality stores throughout the country

HENRI BENDEL 10 WEST 57, NEW YORK 19, NY

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Pamper Her With Fabulous LUCIEN LELONG Dusting Powder

A snowfall of heavenly powder cased in gala fabrics...the boxes, magnum size, with luxurious puffs of fluffy lambswool.. 

Cachet, in a scarlet cravat print, $10.00. Indiscret, in azure blue ruffles. $16.50, Orginal, pleated in cloud pink, $16.50. Prices plus tax.

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LACE AND PIQUE NIGHT-BLOOM IN MAY. . . BONWIT TELLER· 

lace sunflowers appliqued on white pique. By Harvey Berin $125.00

New York  Chicago  Boston  White Plains 

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Larry Aldrich NEW YORK. Air-cooled fish-net cardigan over an imported Moygashel linen strapless dress. About $80.00.

LORD & TAYLOR, NEW YORK; JOHN WANAMAKER'S TRIBOUT SHOP, PHILADELPHIA; LEVY'S, HOUSTON 

See pages 180 and 181 for "Where-to-Buy" this merchandise in your shopping area. 

MR. JOHN HAT

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THE NEWS: COTTON CHIFFON IN FLIGHT. Adele Simpson does this season's important dress with panels in prism woven cotton chiffon, newest of the sheers. Her bare-shouldered sheath clings and floats via flying panels front and back, takes a sideless tie-on jacket. Beige, grey, blue. Sizes 10 to 16, $69.95. Dress Collections. 

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE 

NEW YORK . CHICAGO . BEVERLY HILLS . DETROIT . PITTSBURGH . MIAMI BEACH 

Photo by GJON MILI

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COIN DOTS TO COUNT ON right through summer. Our Jerry Parnis crisp white cotton spattered with tremendous dots of navy or brown. The skirt-wider than wide. The neckline-low plunging and cool with a length of velvet ribbon done in tidy double-bows. This is the never-wilt dress you'll bless every sweltering day. 10 to 18. $39.95 

BEST & CO. Fifth Ave., New York 22, N. Y.

Ardmore, Boston, Brookline, Bronxville, Chicago, Cleveland Heights, East Orange, Garden City, Grosse Pointe, Manhasset,Stamford, Washington, D. C., West Hartford,White Plains, Winnetka. 

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There's more than one hat that will "do things" for you... but only one face powder will do the most for your beauty . . . the one that's made-to-order exclusively for you. . . hand-blended right before your eyes. . . for your very own skin tone and its needs. . . to brighten or subdue, as the case may be . . . but always to make the most of your own natural loveliness. . . because it's  made-to-order face powder byCharles of the Ritz

$2.00, $3.00 the box[Introductory Size $1.00) plus tax. 

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Karen Stark designed this Harvey Berin dress for star-studded evenings - fashioned it out of Stern & Stern marquisette, woven with Enka Rayon yarn. Enka is the rayon yarn preferred by fine mills. 

Bergdorf Goodman, New York; Lockhart's, St. Louis; Harold's, Minneapolis; Ransohoffs, San Francisco.

ENKA RAYON American Enka Corporation, 206 Madison Avenue, New York 16, N. Y. 

Photo by RAWLINGS

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ROMANCE OF THE SEA, ROSE POINT, GRAND COLONIAL, GRANDE BAROQUE, STRADIVARI, SIR CHRISTOPHER 

her Wish come true... Lohengrin and lace-and a dowry of breathtakingly beautiful Wallace Sterling. At last, she can hold the silver of her dreams-treasure it always, as it glows exquisitely in full-formed, "Third Dimension Beauty."  

WALLACE STERLING. The only silver with “ Third Dimension Beauty” Beauty in Front, Beauty in Profile, Beauty in Back

 Famed designer, William S. Warren, created these exquisite patterns in full-formed sculpture. Each design is lovely from every view-not only in front, but in profile and back as well. Only Wallace Sterling Silver has "Third Dimension Beauty." Six piece place settings from $32.50 to $43.50 including tax. WALLACE SILVERSMITHS, WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT. . . Since 1835... WALLACE SILVERSMITHS, TORONTO, CANADA Copyright 1951 

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C00L, confident little suit, Weathervanes tailored by handmacher HAT BY MR. JOHN

There is only one Weathervane* 

hiding its modest price tag under the assurance of good looks. In the fine wrinkle-snubbing rayon Celanese* makes for us in every color. Sizes 10 to 20; 7 to 15. A mere $25.00. At one fine store in your city. For its name, write Handmacher-Vogel, Inc., 533 Seventh Ave., N. Y. 18. 

and it’s tailored by Handmacher 

You'l/l find Weathervanes wherever it’s smart to wear a summer suit. . . and that's everywhere. 

*REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.

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abc FABRICS 

SPLENDORA-A fine abc cotton georgette fabric, its appearance in a symphony of summer loveliness, one of a group of smart semi-sheer dresses styled by claire mccardell. Cool as a sprig of mint, and marvelously crease-resistant, SPLENDORA makes summer a season for loveliness. At Lord & Taylor and other fine  stores, and also available by the yard. Arthur Beir & Co., Inc.,1407 Broadway, N. Y. 18. 

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Claire McCardell Her midsummer idea - lines that float, texture as soft as a cloud.  A superbly cut dress in filmy cotton georgette. $49.95 in the Sports Shop, Lord & Taylor- New York, Manhasset, Westchester, Millburn 

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That moment, so beautiful...  And what lovelier symbol of that never-to-be-forgotten moment than a ring of palladium-newest, and one of the rarest of the precious jewelry metals? Palladium is all-precious, and its beautiful white color enhances the appearance of diamonds. Palladium is strong and wear-resistant - holds each diamond firmly, protectively. . . a perfect setting. See palladium creations at your jeweler. Or write us for a nearby source. A booklet telling the interesting story of palladium is available on request. 

Palladium NEWEST OF THE PRECIOUS JEWELRY METALS 

PLATIUM METALS DIVISION . THE INTERNATIONAL NICKEL COMPANY, INC., 67 Wall Street, New York 5, N. Y. 

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Peck and Peck Photographed to Ship Ahoy by Palumbo 

Come see our etchings. . . on a picturesque pinafore! Sweetest roses ever drawn...the handsome blooms etched on ABC's fine cotton! All sweetness and light, too, Carolyn Schnurer’s easy going dress and bolero... a vital part of carefree summer days! In white etched with red, green or black; sizes 10 to 18, $25.95 

NEW YORK . CHICAGO . BOSTON . PHILADELPHIA . BALTIMORE . DETROIT . CLEVELAND . ST. LOUIS . MINNEAPOLIS . ST. PAUL . INDIANAPOLIS ATLANTA . WASHINGTON, D. C. . CINCINNATI . KANSAS CITY . MILWAUKEE . HARTFORD . BUFFALO . PROVIDENCE 

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Stealing the Summer Scene. The stole. . . now revealing, now concealing, the flattery of your bare-top dress. This is the summer’s news in fashion . . . while all your summers, all your lifetime, Reed & Barton solid silver will he treasured for its beauty. Give yourself the the lovely, everlasting luxury of Reed & Barton silver. . . . For as little as $28.75, you can buy a 6-piece place setting to start your precious sterling service. 

DANCING FLOWERS, FRENCH RENAISSANCE, FRANCI'S FiRST, MARLBOROUGH,   POINTED ANTIQUE, BURGUNDY.

6-pc. place setting, $28.75 to $37.50 - including tax.

"How To Be A Successful Hostess": For this fascinating 52-page booklet of helpful hints, send 10cents to Box 990 H, Taunton, Massachusetts. 

REED & BARTON STERLING FOVER IN FASHION

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Maximilian NEW YORK

In the mink of your choice 

Holt, Renfrew & Co. Ltd. CANADA

JEWELS-CARTIER