Reel

Rhodesian Fashions

Rhodesian Fashions
Clip: 425763_1_1
Year Shot: 1967 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1758
Original Film: 040-024-06
HD: N/A
Location: Salisbury. Rhodesia / Africa
Timecode: 00:56:17 - 00:57:16

In Salisbury, Rhodesia, they observe their first "National Fashion Week" showing clothes designed and made there. Included in the collection: swim suits, playsuits and slack suits. Also evening dresses, cocktail trouser suits and matching evening ensembles. Exterior of a large hotel and a picturesque setting in a park square with a beautiful fountain. High Angle shot ladies sitting on the lawn, one has a baby on her back. A model laying on the brick work encompassing the fountain, she is wearing a backless one piece bathing suit, as she rises from her position. A crowd of people enjoy the fashion show. CU Kathy the model wearing a 2-piece play suit made of cotton cord. Pauline is wearing a slack suit, cotton jersey cloth fabric with a vest and a long sleeve silk blouse. A just over the knee evening dress with a lace trimmed scoop neck and long bell sleeves. A two piece cocktail pant suit, made from a light woolen fabric with cutout sleeves and a cowl neck. Model stands by the beautiful fountain in a satin long coat and evening gown. It looks like it could be a emerald green or chartreuse in color.