The Italian fashion 'house' of the Fontana Sister of Rome used an internationally famous film actress, Linda Christian, to model one of the their latest and most topical creations, in Rome today.

Called the 'space -suit line', it comprises a dress which reach a point above the knee.

Created especially for beach wear and semi- formal afternoon wear, he models are made of printed cottons and silk jersey in various bright colours.

The film includes shots of the elder of the Fontana sister and her daughter, both off whom had a hand in creating the 'space-suit' look.