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March 10, 2012
debutants and pilots
by Antonia Leslie

F Scott Fitzgerald came to mind as the bevy of faded pastel debutants walked quietly down the butter catwalk. The colours were like a stormy day at sea,blustery grey,overcast beige and rainy pale blue. There were also sudden spells of sunshine with hot pink cloches and bright red leather dresses. The Amelia Earhart pilot caps were a perfect touch to these Gatsby girls. Many looks were all one colour rather like queen Elizabeth II. The knitwear was surprisingly sculptural with ribbing describing the shape of the body. I thought of the lines of a Bugatti. Some very demanding wide legged Cubist zig zag pants that take an Earhart to wear them, but what fun when they do. Elbow length knitted ballroom gloves often finished looks. The only thing that was missing was Amelia's dance card.

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