The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-16
THE COMING FASHIONS.

pu yesterday 10 the places or manufacture OF rev O
them, and examined such suits for the promenade,
dresses for dinner, evening and the ball and recep-
ton rooms as were gotten up and also the gems
among the hats and b0nnets. OF course, in the
haste Of preparation for the days are few between
this and the 22d, those who are engaged in making
preparations had but little time to expatiate their
novelties or the original conceptions as to form and
styles of trimming which are the offspring OF
the inspirational Mesdames who, in the arena
Of fashion, sit on the tripod and publish TO sphere
Of feminine adorers the fats OF the all powerful
goddess II IL to be noticed that as the chlgnon Is
still paramount as well as prominent part OF
ladys couture, the form OF the bonnet is but slightly
altered. 1t is a tribe higher and less pointed in
front, but there is beyond this no appreciaole differ
ence in the frame itself from that Of the summer or
present style. The coverings are generally Of silk
and velvet or wholly OF the latter while the trim
mings in lace and ribbons and flowers are even more
profuse than heretofore.
The dresses, such OF them as we had the pleasure
of looking upon, as well the coaks. are all made
OF extremely rich materials, and mostly OF the period
Of Louis XIV 1t is but just 10 here remark that very
many OF leading nlodistes have not yet thought
Of introducing their styles in private, while others
will not permit even the argus-eyed press to look
upon their treasures lest they should be held up to
"
that is given to pilferng ideas as well as things
might, aOte'as U0tefs, appropriate them to their
profit and the inventors loss. Notwithstanding this
retcence it Ii but just TO say that those who hold
back, not less than those who advance In making
known their discoveries in the esthetics OF dress, OF
the toilet are fully prepared to meet even the ex-
travagant demands of their customers.
But here il what was seem
X. THOMPSON 4 co.
Among the hats particularly examined was a
Princesse Royale, OF white velvet, trimmed with a
dropping lily, mounted with o bunch OF green
frosted leaves, which, falling over the back, was
finished with a veil OF white Spanish lace. The
strings also of Spanish lace, were trimmed with an
edgng one inch wide of satin pipings and blonde
lace The strings are so arranged that they lap over
naments. This is an elegant affair, and we are Of
the impression that IL will be exceedingly popular
with ladies. brilliant carriage bonnet IA gypsy,
to which are added fastenings OF berthe, with
black Brussels lace, shaded with spots to match
the ribbon, fastened at the back with large rOsette
OF the same shade, Ornamented with large June
bug. large black rose surmounts the front OF the
hat with trailing vine falling to the left OF autumn
leaves ana small r0sebuds. This hat was made in
Paris and is marked at $40: A full evening dress
sells lace, embroidered with floss and trimmed with
black thread lace an inch wide. string falls
and forms the letter V, which is also OF lace, added
to which are pipings OF satin OF the Sutana tint.
The cOrOnet Is a full band Of royal velvet Of the
same shade as the satin, and Is fastened in front by
a handsome Jet ornament. The back ia trimmed
with fall Of wide thread lace, fastened to a large
bow OF satin ribbon with jet to match the one in
front OF the coronet. On the right is placed an
trich tip OF the Sultana color The bonnet, most
lovely affair, Is worth $50.
MADAME DUv0L.
This lady's reception rooms in Broadway are well
stocked with patterns In the latest and most popular
styles OF dresses, cOaks and mantilas. Among
dozens Of very attractive affairs, We noticed dress
n fOurreau. This costume IL composed OF Il BASQUE
and sash attached, cut in one piece. The suit is
stylish to degree and is suitable for evening toilet
or for the promenade. We next examined q brown
md N .ftV
da with cardinal capes and full tournure. There
was also on the model new costume called the mar.
basquine mantilla Also panier double,
in lavender, similar In other respects to the
beautiful marchoness There was also a
pulled, and Designed as promenade costume.
There were many other styles, but we have only
chambre ana an elegant vatican waist and skirt.
Al this place we We're introduced TO a cloak-half
liant affair." To be exceedingly presentable the body
Of this cloak should be of black velvet the capes or
satin and trimmed with lace and satin or CROCHET
made In any rich goods such as silk, satins vel
vets. There was also manta CLOAK, 10 be made
In purple or brown plush or velvef, trimmed with
whose opening day Is now definitely postponed TO
early in October, broke through her rules and
permitted TO glance at several OF ner creations in
hats bonnets and dresses. A leading creation for
the head is cap d Ia Potonotse u Partisan nven-
toni but greatly improved by Madame. The crown
OF this covering Is somewhat OF the ocque style is full
at the back declining towards the front giving pref
~, soft and becoming look 10 the face. The body
IL OF an elegant pale pink satin, trimmed with
white Chanty lace, having fall and strings OF the
same bound with satin 10 correspond with the body
Of the cap This elegant little affair Ia set or on the
right side with a bouquet OF moss buds. The
cost Of this cap is $50 Next we looked at
black velvet deliberately embroidered In Jet.
The peculiarly OF the hat, and a decided
novelty, consists in the bride, which Is COM
vnoo of laca nv urdo In xvit
which passes over the back OF the hat pured every
four inches Joined with . bow Of black SATIN.
or on the right with an eagle's plume, added TO
which is an agrette. The cost OF this invention Is
$50 This lady also offered for criticism q magni-
cent ballet costume, which, when completed Qt Is
not yet wholly trimmed) Will command the high
price OF 500. The trimmings OF the undcrskirt
tend halfway up: and are composed OF FANS top anu
bottom, with puifs IN the centre fastened with
settes Of black satin. The waist IS plated, with FANS
Also fastened with rosettes. falling half way down
to the skirt. The train IN fastened by yoke, but
can, at the will OF the wcarer be worn train or
walking dress, en- pdner. The entire costume ~
Of heavy corded silk.
MADAME BoNrARr.
This lady opens her cloak and sacquc styles for the
fall and winter season the I'D inst. Her pre-.
parations were not sufficiently advanced to be ex-
ties which she feels assured viii be generally ap-
proved Of. She is daily expecting nsgDments Of
elaborate and recherche styles from France, which,
added to her own, will make her stock peculiarly
rich. Her costumes IN plain and grand toilet. also
her promenade, dinner and evening attres. were
opened the LIST or the present month aud are now
fully before the public.
MADAME n. HARRIS.
Al the show rooms Of this leader IN millinery and
dress goods we saw very many exquisite creations
In ladies' beaddresaes and also in skirts sacques
waists, &C, few OF which, IN anticipation Of the
grand opening day, we are permitted TO briefly dc.
scrib, In bonnets, among the leading styles are n
Grenaud Fanchon, the body OF which is composed Of
sultana, with ribbons To correspond. trimmed with
black thread lace, the whole surmounted by an
agrette, an ostrich pompon and humming bird.
Also Marie Antonette, trimmed In black Spanish
lace ostrich plume color 10 correspond falling over
the left side behind the ear with black Spanish lace
veil trailing behind, Next hat or louis XIV.
style composed entirely OF blue and green velvet,
surmounted with ostrich feather and trimmed
with Chantly lace. There was also presented "A
superb blue-back velvet cloak, double edge with
trimmings OF the richest netted fringe. A cone OF
black lace passes over the shoulders, aud To the
waist OF the cope is attached broad black silk
ribbon with large bow. This CLOAK il called he
Noulles
MADAME PETfGNY-hEuRfssR.
We were permitted 10 examine many beautiful
conceptions IN hats aud full dress bonnets al the
establishment OF Madame Meurisse. in East Ninth
Dpculiarity this house that A nanu.