New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-10-26
THE FASHIONS.
NOVELTIES OF THE sEAsoN-NEw sHAwLs AND
OTHER wRAPS-oPERA CLOAKs-LACEs-
FRENCH MPoRTATIoNs-NEW SILKS, VEL
VETS. COIFRURES.

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OTHER wRAPS-oPERA CLOAKs-LAoEs-
FRENCH MPORTATIoNS-NEW SILKS, VEL
VETS, C0IFFURES.
AS Aaron's rod swallowed all the rods OF
the Egyptian magcians 80 tho advent OF the ffinco
Alexis threatens to swallow all minor pleasures ab1
considerations, which just now are as thcA as lea'
in woody Vaambrosa." In the rapture OF sensations
generally, like subtle essence escaping almost 80
soon as perceived NewYork proves no exception 70 Inc
rule for aside from the delicious combination Oh sos
birds dantly huternG their wings among u.s. 70 speaA
Of the fashions and bewdering multiplicity OF exquisite
goods offered by our leading palaces OF trade wouu w
by contrasting It with ordinary "day bread attre 30
completely overthrow every sentiment OF eohteh' US "
place ono in q similar state with the untortuna'e 'u
Guppy "whose soul recoied from food' Out Shouiu W
preserved for the paradiscal toilets OF
houris. There's time to weep ana 'iino " iaus"
One cannot weep always. We are a so,aa9ag People
We love excitement whether sprnGing from diamond
wedding or O oonfagratlon, public procession, and
live nobleman or great TO bow down before-irs
all the same while the excitement lasts.
Tbus rejoicing In the sweet and fragrant breatngs OF
beautiful October
Like .Ome B,cehsu.e, bid. The singing streams
RecInes enchanted Day wrapt iupas'iouei dreaus,
and Broadway rOans beneath tho pressure and WAKES
impatient The windows of the dry goods princes are
made I'D OF an inextrcable confusion Of rainbows In
which tint becomes involved In tint and color blends
with color Crowds examine the exquisite satuettes OF
soldier patriots landscape breathing the perfumed
incense of dewy morn; head moro beautiful than
Apollo CLASSY and pellucid river with rosy tnts and
golden light intermngled with the purple shadows
which accompany the last CLEAN OF dying day as beaut
full as u vision, Elusive a dream But Sentiment and
Broadway arc decidedly antagOnistic Love IN cot
tage" question has vanished Ike the mirage of desert
and matrimOny like stocks and bonds is resolved Into
financial question This season there more than the
usual number OF fair matrimonial asprants and what
may be the motive, women, at present, seem de-
srous of being moro fascinating than
Such gay crowds throng the counters we pass
through the plaegass doors OF our leading establish
ents revolving noseessy upon their hinges, as in the
Castle Of Incidence, where
The doom that knew shrl alarming bell
f oPsoed iP Sc h. R'S Shsre s wso
What ees9 ~ Eu and sT,nId sS vide ehTSis
Shawls rcdolrn Of Oriental perfumes, and hod with a
spell that calls up tho magnhcence OF Eastern baEars,
are spread out; shaws that will DO heirOoms In the
young families OF republican nristocracy, and grow
desrer-as but too few things In this world dowh tho
years that oyershadow their brilliant dyes These India
shawls Of gay ntng intermlngcd with the exquisite
cOorng of Autumn leaves the somber hues dashed here
and there with vivid streaks OF scarlet green, and
chrome vary In prices from 500 to 5000 Yet another
style in shawls graceful is the cashmere in black,
the embroidery exquisite and rich rs To quite rival
the dainty ngerwork OF the Canton Grape embroider
ers. wide garniture OF guipure lace completes this
most graceful OF wraps The present style Of dress ad
mits OF such display OF artistic taste that 1t s abso-
lutey necessary even the shawls shOnld be OF some
soft pliable material In addition to the bright ottoman
reps shawls scarfashlon-and which. 1t might he
remarked en- PEASANT are fashionaby worn with the
rnged edge OF the shawl next 10 the neckare comfort
able, warm lOngshawls for the mautnal walk or tray
cling. These in all the and beautiful shades Of
prune plum chesnut, and soft gray and cheap at g.
being four yards in length Again, there is novelty,
delightful the hearts Of seekers after new things In
the camcs hair. This heavy goods, cccy or wOolly,
with large diagonal reps being marked contrast to the
fine cashmere and mernO wraps. 1t Is very sort and
warm, and find 1t made up into the mdrqtise MANTLE
mantle sleeveless Jacket with large ca?es, in all the
handsome shades Of I,.met, eyprcS, Plum and black
These also braided eabOrately sometimes an over
skirt to correspond, accompanies this wrap
Polonaises yet the STYLE par excellence These
found in q lovely thick twilled silk OF the Louis xvi
style, called the "LeOni." This has the long vest Of
black velvet and elaborate pusseenrie cuffs and collar
to match, the back looped to produce extremely
bou1dnt effect; the basque-shaped back ornamented
with long, floating ends Of grOs grain ribbon. very
handsome poonase Of the cames hair in the shape
popularity known as the "Bcrenice," was elegantly
ornamepted with brading and embroidery, in Autumn
leaf cOlOrs done upon bands placed upon the garment
rich, heavy fringe OF the darkest shade OF brown
finished this trimming. When outside garments
are made OF the dark quiet coors II the cos
tune is not complete, the silk skirt accompanying
1t must Invariably be Of a harmOnzing shade.
The Beatrice" the Marguerite" and the stylish
piquant "MOusquetar arc. the favOrites OF the
poonase family, and the pretty round capes most
desirable addition. very handsome cape accompanies
the Marquse mantle Jacket which also be effectively
used for any garment open at the back
and trimmed all the way around with fringe. finished at
flia hap NJ W n lOW a
These capes can be lined with silk opera flannel what
IL called farmers satin, aud descend quite below the
waist But the styles OF the polOnaise LEGION and
especially adapted for the exigcnces Of the pocket
yell the figure Grace can he lent to the awkward
size to the too slender forms reduced hight added to the
petite and satisfaction given to all thanks T. our modistes
quick perceptions and the extent Of fashions vaSarrS
For evening, charming opera cloaks arc exhibited
masses Of creamy cashmere aud gold and silver braldng
Cashmere s assate and caTeSsans that it perfectly
supersedes the heavy white cloth Of few years ago.
Again find the exquisite Cachemire SiciIiennc in light
and delicate nts for example. two, destined TO enwrap
the shoulders of fair blonde beauty and brilliant bru
nette the occasion of the fuldress opera night,
OF this Cdchemire In pale rose color edged with white
fur, elegantly embroidered in white purse silk, through
which equally elaborate braiding This
lined with white satin. The other was OF pale dove
color with rich embroidery OF bright Oriental designs
in palms and alanthas leaves. INTERVIEWED with this
was design In braIding Of gilt. The loosely flowing
sleeves and cloak lined with gray silk, and trimmed
with heavy silk fringe Of the same color. saperb
white cashmeres for evening literally covered with
braidng Of the most complicated and elaborate desgHs
Every style Of architecture is Initiated iu the sout
braid Gothic arches CorInthan columns, Ionic and
Grecian-long slender like the grained ceilings of
old chapels then. again, the Oriental designs,
graceful ferns the delicate aanthus, and stately palms
These are trimmed with very rich netted fringe fur
II Of black, gipure lace and passemente dotted with
jet slightly.
Opera wraps still found In white clohas oil tastes
must be suitedtmmed with bands Of velvet In
eel blue with mixed fringe TO these sometimes, hood
OF velvet is attached Some Of the velvet polonases