European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 28, 1969, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 16 the stars and stripes Tuo iday january 28, 1969 for summer weather Feather. Black leather swim suit As shown in London. Leather also was featured in a line dress by designer Vernier Franka. The first week of London Spring fashion showings left Knees in View and raised the question will the Queen Wear trousers no that Norman Hartnell her dressmaker has Given them his Blessing a trim lady like a line Silhouette got the stamp of approval As the not so new look for 69, from All Early starters in the London style stakes. Leather so popular during the Winter is still tops As a fabric for Spring an summer. Navy always Good for Spring is runaway favorite this time with plaids checks stripes and giant Floral print sin the picture. Net result of Cotton dress with criss Cross pattern was new British Tennis creation. In Smyc \. By Nadeane Walker a staff writer combinations of Black and beige Rbrown on White Are winners too. All the designers like deep Pink and soft Green and touches of yellow. White made a comeback  skirts Are also in High favor and so Are hip level pockets. Suit jackets Are generally Long. Several designers made a lot of three piece suits with contrasting blouses while others featured coat dresses. One of the newest garments was along sleeved dress with exactly Matching sleeveless Cardigan. Many of the designers flirted with culottes. Pants go bejewelled for evening. Outfit below of organza was aussie offering at London showing