The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-10-03
PARIs FASHIONS.
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tCpffesrondchce Oh tho Jour nal ~ CommerocJ
'a 9sA PAxw September l6
The approaching marriage Of the Duke Of Malakoff
tMarshal Pslisser with the senorita Sophia Paniega
daughter Of the Spanish Marquis Of Paniega Is fortunate
event for modises aud other aticers of fashions
They have been kept busiy occupied during the usual
dead season Ia preparing the magnificent troussoau which
is reported to have boon supplied by the municence Of
the Empress Eugene, Of whom the bride rs relation
The unusual proongaton Of gaety la London has also
been great Of occupation and emoument TO Pa
risan founissaHs With the thermometer oytr 90 the
British hand on, ducheses aud couhtesses INDUCED in
unfagging series Of designations Even since the proro
CATION Ut Parliament they continued 10 give grand din
ners in spite Of the August temperature and the euya
from the Thames This ceaseless round Of entertain
ments and lavish display Of luxury calls from a London
journal the following remarks what lessons In the de-
partment Of morals are taught by the exravagan oles
Of every London season. How many magnates of fash
ion whose houses parties, Wines equipaees Jewels paint
ngs, and country seats the talk Of the hour flash
out awhile like meteos, then go out into thick darkness
only heard OF living abroad and keeping out Of
eyerybody's way
Menas CHARGED with the making Of the paraphernaa
of the Spanish BRIDE The nuptal robe Is OF the richest
silver moire antique, covered with point dAngleterre
lace the veil is of the same lace, and is to be fastened
to the hair with wreath and bouquets of orange
blossoms 1t would be impossible to enumcrate the full
dress toilette, the morning costumes, the s d. p the
shals India and French cashmes OF texture and
designs, the scar, rnantelets birnous cloaks the
y
One Of the most curious portions of modern trousseau
Is the pocket This speciality belongs par
cuarly to Chapron, Au Sublime Porte Rue de la Paix
where every variety Of this indispensable appendage 70
the toilette is 10 be oundrom the moear of franc
the lace and embroidered ornament Of the fine lady
often costing 600 and 100 francs.
The jewels Of the cor6ca presented by Marshal Peiser
and furnished by Baudin, Rue dc Ia Paix tralf
magnificent gifts arfiiigs forni Part Of each set and
will be this winter the fashionable ornament after having
been during many years banished from the toilette The
earring is very becoming, particularly for long and thin
faces the present style is generally Of the round form
and not pendent.
We have accounts from Constantinople Of great hub
bub produced in the harum of the Sultan by the efforts
of the Prime Minister to introduce reform in the
reckless expenditures OF the Sulanas 1t appears that
the greatest abuses have existed for many years past In
this department that the vcnde both native and for
egn of the ney have been Ia the habit OF oyechagng
at rate. Goods Of the value of two millions
Of pstcrs have been sold TO the Turkish ladies high
as eight and ten millions The Sultan is reported to
have bitterly reproached his Cons and sonsinaw with
the lavish eatmtagancs Of their wives 1t is difficult in
modern times for Christian gentleman to regulate the
expenses Of one wife what must be the arduous task
Of the Mussuman husband, who has to keep within
reasonable bounds the yearnings of host Of wives
for velvets satns, aces, furbeows and gewgaws Of all
descriptions ag
CrnoliDe grows in spite of oil denunciations. The
show Deppe and tho other seaside resorts Of gigantic
skirts has far surpassed this summer all former exhibit
tons The British ladies' visitors decidedly the lar
gcs in circumference. Several fearful accidents have
lately occurred in England from the taking fire Of the
light SUMMER dress and the mpdssbility Of sothering
the flames when the Inflated skirt forms part of the cos
tune. An English Journal announces that chemistry has
to the Of the inammabc crnolne, and that
scientific gentleman suggests tho following procedure
remedy for the danger offered by the infammabity Of
crinoIinc With the starch used in the preparation Of
crinolipe should be spoonful of common alum, in pow
der the result will be greater degree of stiffness in the
tissue and at the time it will prevent the combus
ton of the petticoat.
Perfumery has become, in Paris, necessary and
pensiye article The various odos are contained IN the
richest crystal flacons Pomatunis put up In small
vases of Sevres china The establishment of Faguere SO
Rue chclleu, not only contains fragrant
flowers but also perfume boxes, smelling bottles tortoise
shell combs sachets for gloves and handkerchief scented
paes for the hand lin word the useful and agreeable
combined in the object. taE u