The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
CREATIONS OF PARIS M0DISTEs
The Latest Fashions in Handsome
Gowns shown at WanaInaker.s.

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Every lover of beautiful gowns, more
over gowns that are the latest creations
of Paris artists, will visit Wanamaker's
salon. In this room, which is constantly
electric lighted, are exhibited a number
of exquisite gowns for street, carriage.
afternoon and evening wear. Every well
known Partisan modiste has contributed
to the pageant. There is now in the
salon a beautiful array of handsome cos
tunes, n there are so many own
hidden from sight hat there might be a
continuous performance of gowns for ten
days without danger of using a single
one twice.
In this collection is the gown upon
which Paquin, the foremost Partisan
modiste, rests her reputation. It is a
gown. which must be seen to be appre-
ciated. The underskirt is of white silk.
The overskirt is of navy blue chiffon.
On the chiffon skirt is a broken plaid or
lattice work formed of blue silk ribbon
graded in size. The waist is of white silk
covered with the plaided chiffon. Butter
color embroidered batiste and point de
Venise form a bolero Jacket and caps
over the sleeves. The girdle is of pinkish
heliotrope satin with a large steel buckle
in front studded with turquoise. The
collar is a stock of pale blue silk with
frills of navy blue chiffon.
One of the most attractive gowns is by
Pasqual. The skirt is of novelty goods.
IT is a heavily corded silk, velours she
with steel blue. The Jacket is an Elton
in black satin. 1t has a bolero of Jet
and a narrow jabot of chiffon down the
front. The sleeves are noticeably small
and plain and they are slashed al the
wrists. A handsome carriage costume
by Raffin is in red and black. The skirt
is of black MORE velours. The wrap
hangs straight from the neck, with no
shape. The sleeves are bell shaped.
Dow the front of this wrap and near
the edge of the sleeves are insertions of
black silk braid over red accordion pleat-
ed chiffon. The wrap is edged with
edge. A handsome reception gown by
Calvarac is exhibited. 1t is of two toned
yellow brocaded foulard shot with dashes
Of black. Narrow straps of yellow velvet
and bands of Russian embroidery out
line the full blouse front of accordion
pleated white chiffon.
Al gown which seems simplicitv itself
when compared with some of the striking
color combinations is q study in black
and white, by Jeanne. The foundation
is Of heavy white silk. The overgown is
of black silk Spanish lace with bands ar
black silk pa-Ssementerie. The bodice has Il
deep belt Of the passementerie. A deep
ruffle falls from the yoke and over the
shoulders. A pale blue gown by Corna
is a marvel In accordion pleating. The
skirt, bodice and sleeves are pIeated and
they ave zig-zag insertions Of butter
color silk Spanish lace. Dresden ribbon
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A matinee by Koaaux lis Of pink peau de
sole, deliberately trimmed with butter
color lace. An artistic tee gown by Corae
is Of pale blue open work crepe with in
~sertions Of point de Paris lace and Drcs-
den ribbon.
There is nlRo on exhibition with the
handsome own some exquisite Trench
lingerie. The white petticoats are es-
pecially fine. There are some absolutely
plain and others are trimmed with
Duchesse, vaIenciennes, point de Paris and
torchon laces and the finest cmhroideries.
The silk understands are exquisite.
When one visits Wananaker's the fash
ion displays are not the only attractions.
On the third floor is q roora which IS
one of the decorative eatures OF the
store. 1t is fitted up with Oriental rugs,
divans, pillows, tables, lamps ana orna-
rnerts. There is not d section Of the
Orient that does not contribute I'd its
splendor. Tho articles, though. are
mostly Indian and Turkish. It Is d most
restful corner to find after a weary days
shopping. On tho floor above there Is d
model apartment. The halls, reception
room. dining room den, music room,
library. drawing room and two bed rooms
are furnished With exquisite taste. Tho
wall hangings, furniture. carpets and or
fan1ents harmonic beautifully. Tho Old
Flemish oak furniture In the dining room
fs one OF the Handsomely featuren. The
apartment. lis we'll az the many uthel
beautiful things III the store, IS we'll worth
d visit, The ideas gained nv Inspection
Will fully repay anyopas