The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1890-02-20
sum MER FASHIONS.
fhe Growing Popularity of Grenadines.
SuraI,s and Other Soft Eabrics.

fhe Growing Popularity of Grenadines.
surahs and Other soft Fabrics.
1t is certainly cause for rejoicing
mat black grenadines are again in the
market; nothing has ever exactly taken
their place, so much can be said for
Ind SO little against them that il is sur
prising they have remained out SO
ong. In addition TO many old favor
ties. the reliable and durable iron
hame, the silk-warp Hernani's. etc.
there is an extensive variety Of new
Heaves. such as MORE stripes, and
the Egremont grenadines, which are
very light and lacey looking and will
run severe OPPOSITION against nets
a"i laces as they have superior
strength and durability in their favor.
Some of the latest imported gowns
are in plain black grenadine with col
pred borders; plain satin stipes hav-
ing the effect of several rows of mar
low ribbon; these are made over a silk
foundation skirt in Empire style. with
round waist and finished with frills of
laces or of colored silk muslin about
neck and sleeves, and choar. bows or
loops and ends of ribbon in colors to
match the border.
Plain black grenadines and also
surahs are sometimes made with two
or three rows of Chantilly insertion
bordering the skirt. which is laid in
very deep, very large, kits; these are
tackled here and there to the founda-
ton skirt. to hoe them firmly in
place. but have no tapes, and are
never pressed. When il is desirable
to enliven the gown for change,
colored ribbons can be placed under
the insertions, giving an excellent
effect; the round bodice and sleeves
are then decorated with bows. or else
a sash is worn to match; gauze ribbons
are also used for this purpose instead
OF the lace insertions.
Very few collars are seen on new
summer gowns; even promenade cos
TUNES are slightly low, rounding Oh
pointed, and vixen the neck will not
bear exposure. srills or lace or of silk
muslin. or a small chemisette made of
net with shirrings to draw it close
about the throat are worn.
Borders and panels made of rows of
velvet ribbon woven in and out, basket
material are still seen on new gowns;
these slashes are button-holed If the
ribbon is narrow, but if wide, and il is
sometimes four inches wide. they are
I'M In Nd w. oil rob I'D
Irish poplins are beautiful in COM
bination with soft wooden material as
they come in such lovely tintings- In
fact almost every fabric and weave
ever used before, in addition to an en-
barrassing variety of new ones, are
before us to choose from as being
equally a la mode. The difficulty OF
deciding between them Is trying to
one who can not afford great variety
Of gowns. In such a case it is better
to confne ones taste to plain mate
rials and conservative styles.
Some of the newest embroidered
robes have Chantilly lace applique
mingled with the colored silks and
metal threads of embroidery. This
style of embroidery in all black is also
seen on some of the new light cloth
wraps.
The most delicious tintings are seen
this season in fabrics and millinery,
the most aesthetic combinations of col
,rs; some very startling contrasts
appear. such as channels color on pale
gray. duh blue and pale green. violet
and yellow. but it is only the most
! bine these ciaI'ing contrasts; a mistake
/ OF half a TOO will utterly destroy the
| style OF the garment and give ii a
/ zarre or outre appearance. Ladies'
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