1.
GV ZOOM INTO CO Model wearing pink trouser suit
0.10

2.
SCU Model wearing white coat & knickerbockers to match & black sweater, cap & knee length beets (2 shots)
0.27

3.
SV Buyers
0.29

4.
MV ZOOM INTO SCU Model wears multicolored flared dress
0.37


Fontana Fashions:


5.
CU ZOOM OUT TO MV Model wears large black hat & matching black suit underneath red coat
0.43

6.
SV Buyers
0.45

7.
MV PAN Model wears multicolored maxi-coat
0.51

8.
SCU Model wears tight fitting black, low neckline with embroidered sequins
1.00

9.
GV Models display multicolored long flared evening dresses
1.09

10.
MV & CU Girls wear mini skirt (2 shots)
1.15

11.
MV Ditto mini skirt and slacks
1.17

12.
SCU PAN Girl wears hot pants
1.22

13.
SCU PAN Girl wears slacks & blouse, shirt to match
1.26

14.
SV Girl wears sleeveless top and hot pants
1.28

15.
MV PAN TO GV Girl on scooter wearing hot pants and top to match.
1.34



Initials BB/1148 MF/DW/BB/1210



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Background: The winter fashions of Baratta and Fontana shown in Rome on Sunday (18 July) heralded the winter follow-up to hot pants--the pant-coats. An eye-catching series of creations based on knickerbockers worn with long coats, stressed elegance and refinement, as did the floor-length, flared dresses with plunging neck-lines. But as the designers prepare the winter fashion scene, the girls of Rome are wearing only the tightest and flimsiest hot pants and see-through blouses. Their concern is still the summer.

SYNOPSIS: The winter collection of Baratta on Rome was shown in the grand Hotel on Sunday. Baratta's creations heralded the return of the civilised look.

After hot pants come the pant-coat Zip fronted, easy fitting cat suit in traditional winter fabrics.... Notice the gathering at the bottom. The sleeves are also gathered.

Buyers were also shown some stunned evening wear--this multi-coloured flared dress is another return to the classics.

Fontana fashions also had their first showing on Sunday. Matching hats and suits are going to be one of winter's attractions.

Colours and shades mark this maxi-coat.

And for the evening, a catching reminder of the forties.

All together, the flared evening dresses that should really catch
But outside, it's a different store. It's hot, and winter fashions are far away. The girls of rome in summer are more concerned with the present. Short skirts, light slacks and hot pants are worn everywhere.

Rome's fashion designers hope to put an and to hot pants....but so far the girls are having their own way.