The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-22
special Notice 10 subscribers.
THE FASHIONS
IRON the Correspondents Of The Journal Of eemmsresl

A' t'tl PAnls, Sept 2d. .
The beauty of the by the Empress, du-
ring the late Imperial pro grees through 'la Betange,
forms the theme not only OF our journals Of the modes
but of the grave correspondence of the political papers
both French and British The superlave fairness of the
Empress enables her to robe in the delicate tns of pale
green lilac and sreys the hues that are generally avoid
cd by women OF good taste after the freshness OF early
youth is past At the grand ball at Caen her Majesty
appeared in material of the hinuest texture eet Iy.
and covered with lace of the rarest workmanship gorge
onsy studded with stars composed of diamonds and eme
rads trying comb nation of eoors and gems Dut which
only displayed to greater advantage the delicacy and ele
gance of the consort Of Napoleon III The morning cos
TUNES for travelling and receptions were also chosen
with happy adaptation 70 times and circumstances IL
the Empress who first introduced the yoluminous
petcoas who established the reign Of crinolnes and
hoops and she still retains love for aplest
skirts Eye-witnesses tell that at the etes given in
the remote parts of Brittany tho women OF all classes
outdd the Pasan bellies in the roundy of their skirts
The circumference of the petcoas was such that they
became almost caricatue Of the Paris ''J'on ressoH
and proved very nconycnent appendages in the crush OF
the crowds that hronged the streets and roads through
which the Imperial oortege passed i 1ss.Is.5I
During the months OF August and September the beau
monde is everywhere but In Paris The Champs Eysees,
Tueries Boi de Boulogne, Boulevads &C. are invaded
by provncias ind foreigners easily distinguished from
the usual dler and who look alive and 80 IN earnest
they eagerly hasten from of the great sights OF the
capital to another Our milncrs and manta makers foy
ward their attractive autumn creations to chateaux and
seaside resorts where their lady customers renewing
watering place aabssme. This is generally the dead
season but the es in Normandy and Brittany have given
an unhoyedfor impetus to business Madame 4phonsne,
Rae d Hder, has fashioned many fantastic coifurcs
STYLED bonnets several of which deserve description.
The first is Of rice straw with large bow OF samoncolo
ed ribbon the left hand Inside fiat bandeau OF
the ribbon forms, on the right graceful roSete
and terminates the left in long branch OF wild white
roses The second composed of white silk covered with
black tte in very open work. On each side is TINT OF
without foliage, and above the curtain is placed q
t.rtl, ,,Iu The han Nau
side is pink ribbon ending In nt of roses 1.-THE side
Another is adrawn bonnet of maow Grape, trimmed with
Honton lace, and single bow behind across the hair
in front there wreath Of peach blossoms and blonde
cap on each side cheeks The magnificent laccs OF
Koard Rue de Choss the avorite trimmings for
lantles robes bonnets and dresses The variety, and
the beauty Of the designs of tho aces OF this celebrated
anuacturer well the durability Of the texture, are
uncquaed a
Marianne Itaa, Place Tendonc offers us many novelties
in the make OF dresses the fashion OF Inquiries and man
ties of all kinds The basquine jacket tor cool
weather is formed OF blue velvet with very rich en-
brodery steel beads the skirts and the sleeves are slit
up Another pattern of these gormentsis made OF green
velvet pointed behind, and not tight to the hgure the
wide sleeves without sean cut square at the edge
Others are composed black velvet cashmere, with
gold emboiderics braid pardessus for young lady
is of grey striped silk with pointed pcerine in front,
and behind hood formed of two silk scars tied together
the pointed ends fall down behind The sleeves, straiS mt
and very wide joined to the back of the garment
ruche of jet and velvet is placed all round the edges ana
During the Empcror's progress through the western
provinces Of his kingdom the display at the public din
ers and balls of services Of China and crystal was superb
The municipal councils the different departments order
cd principally from Ia Loe, ~ Ecaer dc Crystal l62
alerie dc Plo paas Roya porcelain OF the rarest de-
seripsof, the paintings each cf a. foare OF artrep-
resent the Yclaees of France portraits of the Bonapare
family, or bouquets Of fruits and flowers. ~
The FaJric Of the various branches of toilette busl-
ness in France look forward to very active and product
i've season. Within the last few months all traces OF the
depression consequent upon the money crisis IN England
and the United States have disappeared Foreign mar
kcts are making large demands upon French manuiac
lures The immense emporium Of perumery soaps &cy,
of the importer Ge No. 35 RE ds Pie,u 1ngusns, rs
stocked with essences agreeable extracts OF shrubs ana
flowers useful and pleasant cosmetics all destined ior
the large cities of America and Europe.
Among the fashions and customs, one OF the most
remarkable the fed opened to the celebrated ora
tors Of Parliament for the display of their eoquence at
wedding breakfasts and banques At the nupta enter
anments in London during the past seasons such men as
Lords Palmcrston and Russell have delivered speeches
euogsc Of bride and groom, parents and relations 20
the fourth and fifth degrecwhich speeches are al pup
lished in full with the report of the nuptais IN the
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