New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-05
LATEST PARIS STYLES.
PRETTY CONVERSATIONS or RIBBONS
AND LACE OK EVENING GOWNS.
XIIIINERs SHOW BEAUTIFUL. HATS on WHICH
FLOWERS AND FEATHERS STILL
HOLD THEIR OWN

Paris. January p.
There Is a pretty way Of combining ribbon and
lace that Is seen elaborate evening gowns. Lace
ngnres are divided n.y. r!hbon entredeux. or per
haps the ribbon IS inserted 20 follow some design
in n lace nounce This requires naturally the most
Fkilful handwork. and Il is expensive have seen
it used two gowns lately. one IS a blue and
white brocade, with the lower part OF the skirt Of
white lace. IN which blue velvet ribbon IS inserted
in a scroll pattern Tho sleeves Of the corsege are
Of tho lace and ribbon.
The other gown 2. of white crepe with elaborate
trimmings Of ribbon and lace. In this tho rib
bon IS dotted with silver paillettts The corsage IS
blouse elaboratey draped and fashioned entirely IN
the lace and ribbon. on the bust the drapery Is
held apparently by large chou Of silvergray vel
vet with diamond centre.
The weather i. and has been bad ana tout J.
monde IS hurryng away to Nice. There IS 50
much 20 be done that the Parslenne uses her
automobile for her shopping trips. and these We
hices are hurrying up and down the Rue de IA
Paix ell the afternoon and standing in lines before
the shops OF tho fashionable milliners and cou-
tureres. There IS something incongruous IN intro
ducing u sportsmanlike vehicle into this part Of
Paris, but shall probably become accustomed
10 It, and 10 those living the suburbs the saving
of time IS 20 be considered The automobile cabs
appearing the street. and 50 far most
eagerly patr0nizcd.
At Carriers saw tho FIRST instalrnent OF GUNNER
Hnery In the shape OF a wardrobe OF hats destined
Tor NICE. Ile tOQuet seems 10 Te rs fashionable
ever. but It does not reign alone for some OF the
prett!est models have hat brins worn far over the
forehead. lovely hat IS made OF Fupure lace the
border OF tho lace making tho brim Tho crown
of the hat is soft. and IS trimmed from the back
with large silk pansies. I'm the back bit OF the
lace falls down on the hair as n It were tho end
of the lace scarf making the brim. Another hat
shape IS made Of pink roses crushed together and
trimmed with a bow Of black and white tulle
Every one. apparently. IS 20 wear n toquet Of
white tulle for there are dozens shown. A good
example OF this style IS turned UP the side with
two Jet ornaments Stimulating feathers and behind
are some pink roses. Another toQuet "a Of white
erin embroidered with yellow straw This is novel
and pretty. Tho trimming consists OF yellow roses
md black velvet bow. These hats are n trihe
larger and have more brim than those we are
wearing for the winter. Some have fun crowns. as
in the case OF lace straw, that perfectly initiates
guipure. This s trimmed with q little white tulle
and some yellow and brown velvet pausles
one largo hat. Of yellow straw. has q wide brfn
rolling UP on one side. Against the hair are some
pink roses. and the under side OF the brm IS
trimmed with applications OF white and black lace
over the crown float two pluucs IN equestrian fash
ion: ono IS white and the other black the white
one with Of runabout down tho centre
A black p!cture-hat seen is interesting II worn
well back on the head and trimmed with eQues-
trian plumes ard steel buckle A broad ribbon
comes from the back Of the hat; this passes under
the chin 20 the back OF the neck then It is car
sied around again TO fasten and make the choker.
and the long end may hang down the back or be
Thrown over the shoulder.
FLOWERS THAT ARE USED.
At Carriers they seem 10 be avoiding the use Of
volets, preferring pansies and roses but at sorao
Of the other places these flowers are blooming with
the profusion always expected OF them at this sea-
son Of tho year. chapeau that has Just come
home from N!rors IS to1uet OF white tulle rest
ing cache-pe!sne Of volets that Join IN the
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