New-York tribune., 1901-09-11
A TOPIC OF THE HOUR.
THE HAT BEAUTIFUL IN ITS VARIOUS
PHASES FOR FALL AND WINTER

Millinery openings are the topic of the hour
among fashionab BILE women VINO have begun visit
these fascinating exhibitions of fall styles
in hats, to which one large house after another is
inviting the public. Never was there a greater
variety. might think of shapes. colors and
materials for trimmings. = woman may in the
height of style in gray beaver placque. covered
with pluTHage and white satin ribbon, or in smart
velvet toque with velvet and satin encircling
the brim. or. again. she may wear picture hat
lovely with lace and velvet. and long ostrich
feathers.
There are fetching tailormade effects aluring
ready TO wear" hats. charming creations for
evening wear, and even the waterproof, rainy day
hats pretty they are useful
It is remarked that last seasons folds are giving
place somewhat to shirrings The flowers popular
last winter will be revived, but mounted this
year generally without foliage. Ostrich pumes are
in ever growing favor. but likely to be more
pensive than sometimes because of the difficulty
Of obtaining them in South Africa account of
the war.
Broad plateau crowns usually made of velvet.
much in favor the new painted velvets and bro
cades showing off we'll n this style OF hat. These
are exceedingly rich. The term plateau. by the
way, is used interchangeabIy with placque and
refers to the broad. extremely low crown, which
constitutes the chief part Of the hat. dainty
model plateau IS made OF turquoise blue velvet and
faced with tiny black feathers low of blue vel
Yetat the left side of the back lifts brim. and
confined TO bandeau of black velvet by hand
some ornament Black galloon. decorated with
spangles, borders the crown, and pointed straps OF
the blue velvet, radating toward the certre OF the
crown and set with steel ornaments. fastened
by a steel brooch to the top of the crown.
Some Of the seasons hats specially adapted
TO a low coiffure. and really require this style
hairdressng to render their beauty effective. The
hair is to be worn in long knot, the end almost
resting on the nape of the neck An end of vel
vet on the hat is made TO hang beside this knot
OF hair. One OF the toques shown by a well known
miliner is made OF dark green silk, with sprays
of begonas covering nearly the entire hat On
the left side is knot of dark green velvet. loosely
tied. and broad, pointed end OF this velvet to
hang down beside the hair, in the back.
among the most popular colors at present In
velvet cypress green and brown Black IS of
course ALWAYS worn and "a anne of stylish treat
ment- Striped silks appear In drapery effects and
the panLs velvets are seen In Persian patterns.
ing evening hat is of combination of pink
beaver, with black velvet. and has decoration
worn with a hchu of pink chiffon is extremely
attractive
light in weight. and appropriate for so many
casons this time of year. One of these is a
white felt with With fancy six scarf surrounding the
loose knot the left of the front. The is
soft and dented and quill on the side completes
the trimming
There are many pretty fancies in the way of
finishing touches which add greatly to the charm
be desired. The soft silk scarfs may be fastened
together at the ends with large hooks and eyes
of gilt. Rows Of yellow green silk stitching
white felt brims are one of the pleasing novelties
Satin pipings here and there, in contrast
ing colors on all styles of hats and the Alsatian
bow the side back is a favorite. Taffeta
roses, accordion pleated and having cabochon
centres. form striking decoration and gun metal
fects stylish in buckles. 1t is happy choice
IN combining colors TO use black chenille , on
ably prominent in the hats shown at Partisan
openings.