Fashion Show, London

Fashion Show, London Traffic past ext. of US Trade Center, Metro House, St. James Street. Pedestrians, cars etc. 18:50:05 CU of US eagle insignia on sign outside. Man (Cy Pusey?) at desk talking on phone & w/ schedule or calendar in front of him. Gets up and shakes hands w/ man (Bill Dorsen? of American Embassy), they sit down & talk. 18:51:07 Nathaniel Knowles, Commercial Attache of US embassy w/ secretary looks at booklet: “Collection of Women’s Sportswear ...America” for 1962 styles. Michael Whittaker on stage. Mrs. Berta McDonald (?) Promotion Editor of Harpers Bazaar magazine of NY at microphone. California sun fashions modeled by four women described. 18:52:04 “At home” costume of printed fabric and tapered pants modeled. Avante Garde (?) clothes modeled, weekend dresses. Washable cotton clothes w/ invisible seams. Other clothes modeled & described. Fancy hats w/ swim suits. Gag. 18:54:46 Maternity beach coat modeled by English model Christine Tidmarsh while knitting. Other outfits including some coats. 19:05:42 Mr. Knowles, at desk w/ two British women, reviewing British press coverage. American Fashion Trade Show; Exports; 1960s; United States Embassy; Modeling; Oddities; Gags;