The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-09-19
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Winter Millinery Woods - Velvets =
Silks-September Notes.

A new, small shape 10 millinery thai
probably will lead, shows q sudden, sharp
peak in front. Foxes Of modest dimension
come next, while conservative and likewise
some stylish souls will cling to the cspote,
which this season appears with the famil-
iarity of an old friend. Hats are with high
pointed crowns and narrow bIims. In the
way of material, what 10 not felt 10 velvet,
and what is not velvet 10 felt; the latter
often uncut, forming the chief part of al
most al! trimmings, either by the piece or
as velvet ribbon from two to three inches
wide. Curled velvet ribbon with Astrskan
like loops with satin or gros grain reverse
is very stylish, and in keeping with new
ideas in dress goods (of which more here
after, while uncut velvet 10 also We ny fash
ionsble. Lace, either black or gilded,
beads, insect or fancy feathers constitute
accessories, the latter being extremely fan.
ciful. by reason of odd mixtures WI tn small
regard to the proprieties. "Crazy quilt
ideas prevail just here; heads, wings or
breasts form veritabe iumbles, aud with
bizarre effects almost supersede the ele-
gsnce Of ostrich feathers, which are in
small demand. The favorite position for
these feather patchworks is directly in
front, and ell trimming is arranged with q
view to height and narrowness. The small
sharp peak in the first mentioned is filled
10 with lace or ribbon, and they are intend
ed to be worn with the hair dressed high.
MATERIALS.
The large family Of woods are of unusual
importance this season. We have many
varieties of fancy WOODS with stripes, plaids,
or floral figures, either grave or gay, large
Or small; while very noticeable on some
dress patterns is q bordering Of frlse or
topped Astrakan finish, to be used tor trim
ming. Cloths are made in varieties, bison,
bourette- bison, where cross stitches some
times hold down the rough threads in
stripes or bars, rough bourette- bisons with
curled frise or Astrakan stripes, and jersey
cloth with Astrakan finish, to be used as
parts of costumes or jackets for slender
people. Kensington cloths are stylshly
adorned by embroideries in that peculiar
loose sticth; Others are ornamented by In
dia and tapestry cross stitches, while per-
sons of quiet taste can choose ribbed or tri-
cot cloth. Reps of all degree are popular;
mohair and alpac.s reuewa long forgotten
youth, leading up to poplln with silken
simmer; cashmere has lost nothing by re
vivals Of sitter goods, and are nice
and attractive in the new solid
colors or with additions of slken embroi-
dered figures in small eoquettish dots or
dot-like leaves and flowers.
vELvETs AND SILKS.
Velvet WAS scarce ever 30 fashionable,
and is seen with unlooked-for variations,
such as stripes of contrasting color, over.
lasting of small bright flowers, velvet
lowers of longer pile than the surface, or
chine or changeable alterations, while the
rise or looped velvet is markedly novel.
Of course these sensations will be carefully
employed and subordinate to the plain vel.
vet, but for cloaks, we find large self
colored floral and other patterns will be
largely used, and uncut velvet as well both
also for costumes, but in especial
demand as cloakings. The success Of vel.
veteeu is also assured, and when really
good, as in case of the peerless Nonpareil,
it will be constantly substituted with salts
faction to both wearer and beholder. Here
the latest thoughts are noticeable; colors
are distinguished while novelties in weav-
ing give room for great choice. Silks take
on new colors prevailing everywhere, such
as golden brown, blue and red prune,
bronze, gray blue and moss, in brocades e.-
pecially, giving proof Of how much can be
done by combinations. Stearn's American
brocades are especially beautiful, the pat
terms rich, while in durability they surpass
imported fabrics. The American silk in
dustry has indeed reached surprising pro-
ons-foreigners dream its power and
look spprehensively on the increasing pop
ularity of our manufactures, particularly
where such brand Is the one just men
toned commends itself each year more and
more, becoming really household word.
Stearn's American sur abs are this year like
wise quite up to the usual STANDARDIZED
giant, durable, fast-colored and stylish, they
are sought after by judicious buyers, since
under the severest tests they win approval.
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