St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-03
FASHIONS IN FINE FURS.
The Outlook for the Coming Sea.
son in London, Paris and
Berlin.
Box Coats Versus Tight Goats.

Box Goats Versus Tight Goats,
Letters from the fashion centers OF
the old world show that the leading
manufacturers of both cloth and fur
garments are somewhat undecided as to
just how the dear ladies WILL regard the
loose back or ''box" coat. This article
Ill seal makes an extremely "nobby''
garment. and will doubtless sell to some
extent among young ladies and fashion
able ladies generally who have other
f"r garments and want change, but
we do not regard it as a staple article at
all. "Reefers" are sure to sell. They
are at once handsome and comforta-
BILE garment, and adapted to fig
ures that are not helped by too
close outlining, and to tall, slight
figures as we'll. Garments of all kinds !
will have extra large collars and fuller
sleeves than ever. AS to length, all
lengths will sell, and the fact is that
Jackets about 26 or 81 inches long are
really far more natty articles on good
figures (32 to Sc bust and slight ladies
generally than any lengths ever made.
While Cloth Jackets are shown 80 to 40
inches long. they certainly ale not
pretty on the average figure, and in fur
are far less so. A 30-incil Working Coat
or Reeter will surely be the article,
though all designs have been figured on
garments 80 to SO inches length. The
loose Fronts and Refers do not span
out'' in lengths over 80 inches. The
stylish, we'll balanced look is gone, and
w think 10 I'll ~,
ular garment will still be in the short
lengths.
The popularity of Mink and Plucked
Otter in garments is growing rapidly,
and they are both articles that are sure
TO md much favor in this section, as
tney possess great wearing qualities.
are very handsome. and can be made al
prices within the reach of the masses.
IhlS class OF goods must he ordered
very early to get good work and nice
matching OF skins, as the work is
troublesome, and in the rush of season
rarely turns out nice.
In medium-priced goods Astrakhan
seems bound to hold its well-estab-
lished lead of the past two years.
These garments largely have taken the
place OF plush. Nothing gives better
wear, is warmer or more dreSSy than As.
thoI dL anywhere
near the same price. We have sold sew.
eral hundred each season, and as a rule
they give good value received for money
paid and are far better value and
warmer than any cloth or plush, fur
trimmed cloaks. Ranging from S35 to
S65 in price, they are within the reach of
most people.
In regard to capes, there is no uues-
ton but what well-shaped cape COM
Ing we'll down 10 the waist (about Is
inches) is a good article in lady's
wardrobe, and for summer evenings,
early fall and spring wear a convenient
ana sensible wrap. We believe in them
hrmly. Long capeS (military), 25 to 81
inches long, are stylish. handsome
article for fall and winter; will be much
worn East, and we think ladies of this
section who have fur wraps of other
kinds or those who will wear the article
over cloth jacket will find them very
nice, and warm enough even for our
weather. Monkey. Black Marten and
Mink will lead in this style wrap, and
the short cape is good in Astrakhan,
Monkey. Mink. Seal, Beaver and Otter.
Ladies do not fully appreciate the ad.
vantage of selecting or ordering their
Fur Garments "out of season;" if they
did. the furriers would all he pleased.
as it would allow more equal division
of work and avoid the always annoying
rush and push of the fur months, from
October to January. Our trade is fairly
well posted on this fact and, we advise
every lady to come in now and talk over
what she wants in new furs or the
changes to be made to old ones. Get
them all under way; save money, time
and annoying delays later. We know
all now about styles, and what to advise
you to get. that we will if you walt until
October You can buy now on Install
ment payment and get everything in
your favor. while later on you may
have to go from store to store to get
your work done or order taken, and then
have to be subjected to broken prom
ises and annoving delays. Very truly
yours, RANSOM u HORTON,
80 and 101 East Third Street.