The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-30
INTERVIEW WITHFELIX.
THE GARDEN PARTY G0WN-SIM-
pLICITY TIE MODE IN SKIRTS.
M.t.rj.ls-Drsped Effects In Fichus-
Blouse Aspect In Boiceds
Going Out.
Copyright for The Times. 1861

Copyright for The Times, 1861
PARIS June 20.-Monsieur Felix was
kind enough 10 grant me an interview
asked him first about the present
For the summer gown. the garuen-
oartv COMMAND the summer gown IL
Sra-eminently the garden-party gown TINS
season"-he began, 1--WE are using great
ceal of embroidered gauzse. farucuiar-
L. are the striped white and black sauzes'
vim a small embroidered flower on one
Ct the stripes. very popular. Hlaue ~
white-silk foundation. But not only pldcA
srd white. Tut every light color Is IN
great demand. both in stripe and embroid-
cry. The skirts are made very lull anu
very simple. with but little lace. En-
broiderv is what we use-dainty, sheer
embroidery. made after the colors ana
style OF the materials OF the gown "a.
'Embroidered batiste IS also useu, niauo
IN I'm very much the same way. Nhere
Richer EFFECTS are desired, we MAKE ,ne
sleeves and belt in brocade of the same
tints-a brocade in large pattern.
.'Fichus Marie Antoinette style. drapeo
effects. pointed bibs with ruiiles-al OF
these are on the summer gown. III u.s.
above all things. youthful and simple.
The skirt always has a flounee. VIII
show you one or two.
And he brought forth an exquisite con-
lection" as the French would say OF
fine pompadour batiste, pale-tinted, maze
over cream silk. a cream lace iiounce,
rather deep at the skirts edge was sur
mounted by some half dozen hne tucks.
The bodice was well-nigh covered py d
nale-blue nchu, Marie Antonette that
crossed I'm both back and front. and was
edged with deep, cream lace. The hchu
tied In n bow at the back. the ends fall-
ing 10 the edge of the skirt. Az the 'front.'
the crushed blue ribbon that formed
belt tied in a small bow. Inc eipow
sleeves were alternate blue muslin ana
lace insertion. ,.
ernnss.n he showed me a black and-white
made somewhat more elaoorately
ards the cut of the skirt, when
fened at the back, and the very
numerous loops of white satin
had over the sleeves puns. Ihe
'srie Antoinette fichu was here
htp I'm a full round effect over the
gbm, and the lace draped 10 iah III
modest jabot below. ,-.
but iater?" I asked him anXlousy'
what are you going TO do for the RAM
"Ah." he replied, with his discreet
smile 1--WE cannot talk of that until we
have seen our fall materials but tiis
much can tell you: We shan MAKE no
more godeted, no more stinened skirts
No the skirt Is beautiful. is perfect the
first etimc Madamc puts IL on But atcr
thafl All we'll, IL can never ne the sdilc'
flbQrp must De 'idAAs a W ''''-'Nf
whore that does not pelohs 'h'iV' ~ N''
not be avoided. -, - IL
what the new skirt VIII be-, 90
not know. 1t viii be a htied shlr'' oi
course. 1t win probaolyn", ,,r ,g%sS ing
walking -skirt-De close anu us"'-'''
about the hips.
1--WE have already begun to modify our
eieeves i'm the gowns we are making Tor
the late summer. The puns are nuch
I'm the evening gown. the godet and
Tho stiffeniug have already been aban-
doned. Everything there is Louis Quinze.
And he, took me into Il small alcoVe,
where the electric lights fell on Two eA-
quisite models.
The skirt OF the first attracted me at
once. The plain panel of white satlh
right in front. was overiaid each sue
with rich Venetian point, with the petals
of the blossom lightly be-diamonded
little OF the satin was left plain, just III
the centre of the panel, the lace spread
ing slightly as 1t descended.
The back and sides of the skirt OF
| heavy white pompadour. with great PINK
| clusters were all gathered closely al the
back. and closely over the hips. me
bodice was indeed a Louis Quinze, posi-
lively refreshing. after the host of blouses
| ono has gazed at for the last Two
seasons. Its white satin back, cut rathcr
| low. was only slightly pointed at the
/ DOftOtf. In lIOilf II SAltN'HNH ~ ~ $3.50
slender point, well over the skirt.
large, round reyer that widened out as
Il approached the sleeve, falling there al
each side In jabot was covered with the
lace OF the skirt; and slender twists OF
white tulle were carried down the sides
OF the bodice. pointing in front.
forgot to say that the skirt spread
out very full. the richness of the ma
teriai we'll sutaining H. and did little more
floor. There MAS 10
train.
The other was q perfect water-green
satin. 1t also had the front panel, COW
cred with what seemed AT first glance 10
be an applique OF lacc-like braid. BUT
IL was not: each thread had been en-
h,oiderd there; and the rims ana scrolls
were insermingled with pearls Here
the heavy satin came over the nlps IN
similar style.
THE bodice was also similarly cut. with
the long point in front. but there were
no revers Instead. a big hchu of en-
broidered chiffon was gathered across The
front caught up at the shoulders, IN
innumcrabe tiny -pufiings, and more OF
those chiffon gathers formed "A tiny sub
stitute for a sleeve. At the back. the
,,chue was carried down the centre,
spreading slightly. and pointing at the
belt. dccollcte between.
About the lower edge of the bodice
insertions OF point were set In, pointing
upward.
"Ali OF our fancy bodices." he went
obl,gingly on. 'are losing the blouse as
meet. Even this one Of puffy chiffon is
almost fight-ftting."
And Il was. The folds Were carried
almost tightly into the point. Above.
however. there was no appearance OF
close fitting. IL was perfect garland of
chiffon that was carried across the bosom.
and In between the folds slipped out
nounce Of lace. PUFFY arrangements and
lace rufilcs made small sleeve. and MI
"a In the entire shoulders and sides OF the
yoke. 1T Is for a person who is-what
90 you say. fat'?" he explained. land
flowers OF white ana heliotrope inter
mingled with the shoulder pufSings. The
back wis gathered into . more modest