The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12


velvet-Two Handsome Made Up Gowns.
New Hats and Bonnets Plumes and
Colors.
copyright, 1896, by the Authorl
Scarcely have the fair ones laid aside
their delicate lawns and befrilled para
soils when we find them clustered around
the furs, and one would think that moth
lug else ever could have held their at
tention for one moment. 1t is rather
early for the fur sales to begin, but we
are told that we are to have an early
and severe winter; so the .furs are the
center of attraction now. l see really
very little that one may call new un.
less it may be the fur boleros and muffs
to match. These boleros are of seal and
its limitations and Persian lamb. A few
are of chinchilla with borderings Of
Persian The boleros are very stylish
and will be favorites without doubt
with the young ladies. Besides the
boleros the mink, seal and other fur
pelerines are new Many of these have
bottom of the skirt, finished off with
several tails of the animal whose fur
furnished the rest of the garment. There
are collarettes without number differing
not at all that | can see from those of
last season. They are plated up quite
full and have points front and back,
with the becoming faring collars seen
before These collarettes and victorias
are made of almost all kinds of fur, but
seal, broad tail mink and Alaska sable
are the handsomest There are collar
cites in slightly differing shapes, also in
astrakhan, electric seal, marten, Labra-
dor sable and chinchilla and also krim-
mer. l may have left out one or two,
but if have the living animals will be
grateful for my silence.
The short and full sweep capes are
made only of the finest furs. There is
another fur called English seal, and
this is largely used for capes, and they
are ornamented in many cases with in
sets Of other fur, such as Hudson bay
sable, Alaska sable etc. They are lined.
like nearly all the furs this season. with
rich brocaded satin in bright colors In
the cheaper grades there is no end to
the quantity. Astrakhan, Persian and
seal are the leading furs for capes col
larettes and victorines. All these furs
have short piles. Those furs with long
hairs, such as mink. Alaska sable, etc,
are made into boas with good effect.
Boas are of all lengths, styles and
shapes. Some are quite round and two
yards long. Others just lap a little
around the neck. Mink is also shown i'll
the full sweep capes. These are from II
to 90 inches long and 1870 to 140 inches
around. The Persian lamb with its close
little curls will be made into regular
coats. In fact, it is already made in all
the styles of this season from the short
vatican to the longer box" shape
and all the jackets to be found in
wooden stuffs. Seal always takes the
lead and coats of that fur follow the
general styles closely, but are lined with
the most superb satin brocade that can
be purchased Besides all these there is
an endless list of long wraps bordered
and lined with Siberian squirrel and
other furs of different qualities. Err
mine is not so much in evidence as it
was last year. Still saw few fancy
little capes and collarettes wherein err
mine had part.
Fur bands for trimming dresses and
other garments are sold by the yard, all
prepared for sewing on. This is great
convenience, as band of fur around
the bottom of gown hides the telltale
marks of dust and saves it besides
Speaking of wraps remindsme of the
new golf capes of heavy double faced
plaids. These require no lining and are
different ON each side. They are shown
in very warm colors for such purpose,
!, but are pretty, especially when worn
with one of the jaunty Tams or Rob
Roys They cost from So to $40. There
are also quantities of golfing and other
capes of kersey and box cloths, meltons
and coverts Some are lined with rich
satin and others are tailor made and
unlined. On many of them we see the
strap and small pearl button trimmings.
Among the latest stuffs to be exhibit.
ed are several beautiful designs in
etamine fancies, with colored ground.
work and black knots, and also black
canvas with rough knotted effects.
These are in two and three toned effects.
Irvine suiting in plain and figured sur.