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Mark Foys Fashions Reel 2 - French Mannequin Parade of 1947

Signpost with cities marked on it. Flying boat overhead. French models arrive at quay. Photographs taken, their hair tied up in scarves. Models arrive at Mark Foys department store, exteriors.
Access No. 123820 | 1 min 16 secs | 1940s | Sydney, NSW, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
On catwalk, French model Lydia Leplat wearing trouser outfit by Jacques Fath that converts to swimsuit. Janine Lequievre in shorts outfit by Pierre Balmain. Suzanne Combe wearing bathing suit by Carven. Maggy Sarragne in dress and swimsuit by Schiaparelli. Judy Barraclough in playsuit by Paquin. Diana Gregory bathing suit and dress by Bruyere. More swimsuits and dresses.
Access No. 123821 | 2 mins 43 secs | 1940s | Sydney, NSW, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Models on catwalk in dresses, trousers, coats & hats, formal hats, gloves and handbags. One dress and matching coat by Gres and hat by Maud Roser. Evening gowns including one by Jean Desses, Schiaparelli, Gres, Worth, Molyneux, Marcel Rochas. Wedding dress by Jeanne Lanvin. CU woman with compact, putting on lipstick.
Access No. 123824 | 11 mins 26 secs | 1940s | Sydney, NSW, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |