It seemed only appropriate that Miss Universe and Miss America were seated front-row center at Randolph Duke s heavily bejeweled presentation. Navy blue, white and silver were the predominant colors, highlighted with sporadic bursts of maroon and powder blue. Duke drew inspiration from the Marines, picking up sailor-pant detailing on long skirts and trousers that were shown with tube knits, Celtic cable cardigans and turtlenecks. The lineup for evening was a nonstop procession of floor-length gowns lavished with beading, sequins and embroidery.
