New-York tribune., 1901-02-18
NEW SHAPES IN SPRING HATS.
LARGE CROWNS AND DROPPING BRIMs TO
BE DRAPED WITH TULLE AND FLOW
ERS-EGYPTIAN ORNAMENTS.

Spring models in hats do not differ strkingly
from the late winter styles. but there Is a hint
OF wider brims with the warm weather. All the
new shapes have large crowns. so that they sit
well the head, and the trimming is low and
fiat. except in flowers and plumes These stand
erect as usual
One OF the fancies is cover straw braid
with tulle and the sides OF the braid together
so that the edges shown in the finished shape
Another idea is 10 straw spangles and satin
braid on a net foundation Some toques made
Of number OF narrow rufles OF tulle. each bor-
dered with fine silver gold cord. Others are Of
alternate folds OF bias lsse and tiny fris OF
tulle covered with gold lace Net is used as a
foundation. even when straw braids used.
decided novelty is the use Of several layers
OF tule OF different colors. such yellow. mauve
and blue. thus producing curious effect of a
highly impressionistic character. White, black and
gold tulle are dainty combination. square black
spanges on white tulle are used effectively
Many OF the hats and toques lifted on the
left side by piece OF wired net straight at the
bottom and curved at :he top. This is concealed
by large soft flower. pretty toque is made Of
white lisse in concentric folds trimmed with pale
blue ribbon draped loosely around the brim. with
pale pink roses on brim and crown.
Roses promise to be extremely popular. and will
be generally Of the large. full blown variety. with
crumpled petals They set closely together
without foliage IN trimming the brims Of fancy
hats Deep pink or saffron roses are most liked
for brims. while damask. deep red. and a variety
Of bonbon tints are preferred for inside trimming
ROSE COVERED BRIMS
Although are the favorite flower for trim
ming. other blossoms used. Violets. hyacinths.
cowslips and foliage Gold still
holds fits popularity. but is not made conspicuous
White and cream tulle employed TO veil gold
net. which thus is toned down 20 delicacy- Cluny
and Luxeuil lace sometimes have the design out
lined with gold thread and gold lace is used spar
ingly. Wide. plain ribbons are used 10 a moderate
extent IN trimming but piece silk Is preferred Tor
drapery IN millinery
Printed panne velvets. some in Persian designs
are shown in millinery textiles. and Pekng nam
beau. which is said 10 be merely a revival or
what was known as hair striped silks twenty
years ago. is 10 be seen. novelty IS net ap-
pliqued with figures cut from satin and velvet
panne. outlined with gold cord.
Some handsome Paris hats have a large roSette
OF lace the middle OF the crown. dropping all
around The centre IS caught under an ornament.
Brim draperies or lace ard lace ties are seen also
and II seems probable that the coming season VIII
employ lace largely
a style OF ornament has appeared for hats,
IN the form OF a half-inch wide strip Of gold stud
ded with cut steel old Egyptian designs. TOO. are
popular and one may expect 20 sphinXes.
eagles. ibises and scarabeh most modern hats
Buckles. brooches. slides and every imaginable
shape OF ornament Will be used lavishly. and one
may choose silver or gilt as one pleases