River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-08-22
FASHION ECHOES.
Summer, Coiiarettes - Popular Color,
Iaces and X bbons.

summer. Coiiarettes - Popular CoIors -
Iaces and bbons.
Huge collaretteS of various sorts
have to a great extent taken the place
this hot weather of capes, but often
there is need of some sort of substan-
tial covering for the shoulders. This.
this season, is supplied in many cases
by very full frilly cape of silk. crepon
or velvet, but the cape does not meet
in front. extending only little be-
yond the chest near the shoulders. and
n beholder of it wonders how il is adj
justed. This is accomplished by
means of ribbon which passes under
the arm and buttons in the center of
the shoulders under the cape The
fronts OF the cape are turned back.
forming revers and revealing very
handsome lining of rich brocade in
white, yellow. old rose, pale pink.
mauve or cerise. Some of these col
lets are no more than twelve inches in
length. but they are very full.
Blues that rival the cobalt of mid
summer sky, pink like the changing
tones of the after glow of sunset
greens that repeat every varying tint
of turf and foliage. grays like the
morning mists of the ocean, and every
conceivable shade of brown-these are
the summer colors favored of fashion
most frequently seen in union with
other tones. friendly or otherwise,
black in manyctses acting as mediator.
this somber dye being brought into
requisition even with the daintiest
tints and fabrics, its presence impart-
ing character to every class ofmaterial.
whether diaphanous or substantial.
Lace and black or other dark velvet
ribbon or ribbons of some description
are considered indispensable additions
To u class of dressy gowns now die
tate = by fashion. The very newest
ribbons have edges of Jet or lace.
Black silk crepe-lisse ribbon Is another
novel variety largely used to veil trim.
Tings of brilliant color There are
likewise expensive hand-painted and
gauze ribbons with fringed or lace
edges-in short. never did the
ribbon weavers turn out so much
variety as the present product
of their looms. 1t now seems
almost incredible that not very MANY
years ago the trade of ribbon weavers
in this country was almost at stand
still, and the Coventry work was SC
ruinously slack that a special appeal
was made to royalty beseeching them
to bestow their patronage on ribbon
and thus give an impetus to an almost
expiring industry. Previous to this
bonnets and hats in summer were
made of or trimmed with tulle, silk.
lace, net. etc; in winter with Terry
velvet. plain velvet. plush, etc. one
and all being trimmed chiefly with
flowers and feathers. As trimming
for gowns, ribbon was hardly thought
of, and at that time it was impossible
to suppose anything approaching the
present popularity of and demand for
ribbon. AT an importing house of note
recently tour was made through an
immense room on the third floor of the
great establishment where nothing
was displayed but boxes of ribbons of
every possible color, shade. pattern.
width and fabric, from lsse in
shadowy patterns to velvet and satin
brocade. The turn of fashions wheel
can bring aboutextraordinary changes.
N. Y. Post.