The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-23
FASHION IN NEW YORK.
Opening OF the Spring season--Shsvvday OF
the Mhliners.


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Opening OF the Spring season-lShsvday OF
the Mhliners.
Yesterday was the opening day OF the spring fashions
ana as usual the show rooms OF fashionable
dies were throDged from early hour by psrsons
ous to have the first choice Of the attractive novelties
on exhibition The day ell that could be desired,
and the ladies out in full force carriages ratified
through the streets gaiy dressed groups passed and
repassed the streets looked lively and animated
than usual and in the windows Of the different estsbsh
ments were exhibited tempting specimens Of their goods
giving foretaste Of the display within Simple folks
who know nothing about the fashions, thought Broad
way looked unusually gay and that the ladies' wers
taking advantage Of the fine weather. but the ntapsd
knew at once 1t was opening day." and that they
inauguratipg peaceful revolution.
We do not know q pleasanter way OF spending few
hours than in roaming from one to another Of these
temples Of fashion, where blonde and ribbon apothso
sized-these wlderneSses of wild flowers and exotcs
where the eye wanders from one object to another be-
wdered by the endless array OF exquisite fances and
like Aladdin in the subterranean garden utterly
urabe to choose. Yet there Is diversity enough to
please the most opposite tastes but there such
equality Of elegance maintained throughout that this
only enhances the difficulty Happy they who go to
admire and not to appropratewho pass from white
to purple without instuting invidious comparisons,
and who not distracted between the relative merits
of style and simplicity. To them the last love-
lest and they hover around the central parerre and
fit from side to side forming striking contrast to the
buyers, who, while admirng style, the
lookout for something recherche still One glance
at these exhibitions yesterday would be sufficient TO
vert the most obstinate believer in hard tneu Hats
at thirty collars apiece Leghorns at seventy and dress
trimmings at eighteen dollars yard How could these
things co-exis with tightness in the money market
soup kitchens in the different wards Besides il is uni
versay admitted that ladies' sxravagant
they have been this there is perfect rage
for expense Goods cannot be too magnificent to suit
the taste and cheap articles the only unsafe
Investment for either modisc merchant Bes. Ia best
cheap is maxim that finds small favor with New
York fashonables. We heard instance Of the
with which expensive goods disposed of from OF
the most fashionable drsssmakers in this city well
known importing house in Broadway opened ninety
Of dIsss patterns little before two O'Clock some day
last week. and at three the day not remain
ing unsold Yet these dresses Of the richest
terial and newest desgnmoire antiques satins pout
de soies silks, paided or striped stripes and pads
alternating-and sold at prices which the unao.
phsticated would consider startling. But that their
great charm, that only made them desirable and
therefore Fifth turned out in all its glory deter
mined to buy up everything and thus At and the
time monopolize the newest styles and prevent
the dread possibility of their becoming
BoENErs
The bonnets this season ars not so much Jared
as last; the crowns droop more, and the front is
slightly projecting and very many covered with
dotted lace, either black white. They trimmed
with prouson Of flowers intermngled with white and
black blonde. Flowers much used in trimming both
inside and out and quite novel effect is produced by
the combination of white and black Straw enters
largely into the composition Of bonnets this season. the
fronts Of many being formed Of IT. and the trainings of
others receiving additional beauty from the intermxture
of flowers Of the same glancng material. Madame
ferrero exhibits two splendid specimens The crown
and edge Of the front is made OF the finest split
straw, and tie front and part Of the side crown is
Of hair, arranged resemble pufngs each putting
being confined by single Of braid An exquisite
border Of hair lace with shell like edge light blonde
and beautiful is attached to the front rim OF
the hat and thrown back. With the exception Of
the crown, the hat is transparent and 1t is with
out exception, the rarest and most recherche
we have ever seen. This style has been designed
and prepared for the Exhibition in Paris this year asd
If it does not take the highest premium, should like
TO see the hat that will. In the establishment
many of the hats trimmed with blonde bands . new
and attractive style Of trimming formed Of sf
kind of blonde, connected by thick cordiugs Of silk
rises two bows the CENTRE and falls at the other
side in one broad floating end. very pretty hat is
made with front Of fancy straw, ana OF dotted
black tuile. The outside Is trimmed with coqueicAt
flowers among which the scarlet poppy conspcuous
The face trimmings Is composed OF blonde from amid
which peeps out bunch Of wild flowers similar those
the outside, and bow Of lilac ribbon placed above
the temple completes the charming whole Another hat
s elegant than the preceding, formed sf white
blonde and pufhngs of pink lsse. small bow with
ends Of exaggerated length Is placed at side
Of the cape trimmings, and leaves. The
Empress hat is exceedingly graceful, and when
formed Of pure white, and trimmed with myrtle
leaves, has a chaute, delicate, and elegant effect
We must not omit mentioning very distingue looking
hat made Of rich purple silk covered with black dotted
tulle and trimmed with punches Of purple grapes and
vine leaves, most exquisitey shaded over another OF
black lace and glass straw, the SOFT and Of cap
shape, trimmed with full blown roses. In Genns there
4 white hat, covered with tnIle, and embroidered
with chenille, which very much admired It's only
outside trimming a wreath Of myrtle, and pendant
sprgs Of myrtle blossoms, interminged with the polish
ed sancng leaves Of the shrub formed the face
trimming.
BEAD.DRKssHs.
Head. dresses for med OF the unyaryng mate
eals-blonde ribbons and flowers. Some wreaths, how
Iver devate from the ordinary rule and, instead Of
preserving equality in the circle concentrate their floral
favors at point, and pour them down in mingled
mass Of leaves and flowers. lie Bonna Pdyianne is
very charming and pquant head Dress formed Of black
tulls crossed with and white. This foundation Is
laid in bands Of white blonde, arranged in diamond
shape and fastened in the centre with q brsidng OF
straw. A aouneed border edged with several rows Of
black velvet falls the back Of the head and
the front is in,orspersed with blue and gold striped
ribbons, clusters Of small blue flowers and tiny rose
buds. Madame De yos and Mrs Gosson opened with
their usual elegant assortment and the other establish
msnts we're crowded throughout the day In Broadway
Mrs. Hart, Madame Hitler, Madame Malherbe Mrs Sim.
mons, Madame Embree, Madame Richards, Madame