Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06
OUR W0MAN'S PAGE.
CnrNCHILLA FIRST rAvoRITE, THE
FOX FuRs AND SEAL NEXT.
PuRS ARE IN IMMENSE DEMAND.
Fur Tolues, with Wired velvet
pows-Fur-Trimmed Ciuth, satin,
and Corduroy Conts-other Fashion
Notes.
dor the Dispatch.)

NEW YORK. November 5.-This is 10
be a fur season. Not only are capes. col
Iarettes, scarfs, Elton coats, and jackets
an great demand, but dressmakers are
using fur extensively. The most elegant
gowns. both for evening and day wear,
have bands OF fur on the waist, sleeves,
and skirts. All fur garments are lined
with waddod silk or satin, usually OF a
bright color. The mun corresponds, ana
often the toque is also Of the same fur.
Persian lamb caracut and Astrachan,
both white, gray, and black, are very
much in evidence in all the stores. me
black Persian lamb Is combined with
chinchilla, Alaska sable mink, and even
fox. Chlnchila is first favorite ana
fetches absurd prices IL we consider the
fragile nature Of this fur. which a shower
OF rain fades and discolors. There are
the most becoming Medici collars Of chin
ehila with neckties Of velvet or Persian
lamb.
Perhaps 1 should explain that these
novelties consist only Of a standing fiaring
collar Of the chinchilla with tie Of vel
Vet or contrasting for passing around the
throat, and fastening in front with loop.
The ends descend to within a few inches
Of the waist. They are for wear with
tailor-made cloth gowns. and mun OF
the same fur gives the finishing touch 10
the costume. A liberal proportion OF the
fashions in furs for the early winter have
certainly been devised, and smartly de-
really love pretty things. are not in posi-
ton TO pay extortionate prices for them.
This reflection has been caused by the
fact that there are so many adjuncts TO
the toilet-part fur and part tafteta or
yelvet-which are not expensive.
in collarettes and pelerines there is no
lack of choice. Those of velour du Nord,
having a fur band on edge with tails and
heads as a fastening at the throat, are
very rich in effect and within reach oil
most women's purses. When all Of fur,
Astrachan is the pelt generally selected.
IL will be good news 10 many that seal is
again on the tOpmOst wave of fashion.
The real seal-skin is, 1t is true, more ex
pensiye than ever. on account of the re-
lentless war waged against the animals
by the sealer ~>during the last few years. |
The electric seal, In an improved make |
/ was recently shown at an exclusive |
furrier's some partially made and I'm |
ished garments Of this description. which |
would. am certain, deceive any one not |
an expert Moreover. i am told that TO |
such a pitch Of perfection has the dip |
ping process" been brought that even the
delicate gradations Of tone In the real
fur have been successfully initiated.
OF other expensive and highly becoming
furs there remains the "marten mink" /
think il Is called, and Celestial Fox"
In the former / saw some delightful capes
of the very latest fashion-namely, with |
the full fiounce going entirely around and |
extending up the 'front.' a knot Of lace at |
the throat deliciously warm-looking |
storm collar, and lined with satin
throughout That such a cape possesses |
double advantages is manifest. since 1t |
could be utilized for either day or eve /
ming wear, especially il a light, bright /
lining was selected in preference to a !
dark one.
To revert 10 the electric seal, however !
OF this one ideally chic coat was made
beautiful by single broad rever on the
right side. and one of the new collars,
which can be made high at will, and are
peculiarly becoming to any one with an