The courier., 1901-03-30
FASHION LETTER.
Lady Modish on New Fashions.

SHE PREDICTS LIGHTER CoLoRs FOR
STREET WEAR.
The first batch Of model gowns have
run the gauntlet of the Customs. and
may now be seen at the modistes of
greater and smaller degree. Apropos of
model gowns, an; interesting statement
has just been made. One OF our smart.
est retail shops has conceived tie am
bition OF controlling the better part Of
the imported French model gowns. In
fact, it goes as far as to say it proposes
to bring Paris to New York. This new
departure is excellent IN its way. 1t
will save the smaller dressmakers the
trouble and expense Of a journey to
that metropolis. 1t has been hinted
that they had finger in the recent
shake up Of the Customs. Be that as
it nay, it is significant statement. 1t
means that French creations will be
brought within reach Of the mutsble
many, and that the capricious few, true
to nature. will lose their desire for the
importations that can be had for the
asking. The demand for individuality
among the Modish clan will thus receive
q new impetus, for what one can have
without trouble loses its value. To re-
turn to the French models that have
already been exhibited. The fact that
anything and everything will now be
worn is accentusted by seeing the
French models on exhibition. As far as
novelties are concerned, Paquin, as usu-
al. is responsible for most Of them.
There are many who decry Psquin's
productions OF the ground that he over.
does. but the fact remains that he does
do. where others don't. He has the
courage Of originslity-s mighty virtue
in itself, and one that appeals immensely
to Modish. One Of his best novelties
this year is short little coat. 1t hangs
straight and semi fitting in the back to
the waist. The front has three pleats
laid IN the shoulder, snG the fullness
hangs. straight and plain, bit below
the waist. A black silk scarf is laced
through half dozen large, dull gold
rings. This coat is specially good in
nuns yelling. and must always be made
of some soft material. without soupcon
of stiff interlining.
Nuns veilirg to be used for coats is
one OF the novelties Of the season for
which Paquin is responsible. Applica-
tions OF taffeta are used on nuns yelling
coats and skirts, some. times in design
and some times in stitched strappings.
PAquin has sent over very smart three.
quarter coat Of nuns yelling. with these
stitched taffeta strappings. All Psquin's
coat sleeves continue to flare at the
hand. Sleeves in this gown are very
Similar.to those Of last year, except that
the cuff turns up more at the elbow.
showing moro Of the undersleeve. The
craze for soft and slinky materials, to be
used for everything. becomes more ap-
parent day by day. The three-quartsr
coat / have described 10 also made in
soft foulsrd, with strappings of cloth on
the foulard. A great many of the
simpler Of the French gowns. done in
cheviots and cauvases, show tendency
to light colorings, strawberry and old
China blue enjoying the preference.
The women who dress the most eztrav-
agantly in New York, like Mrs. "Clsry"
Mscksy and Miss Goelet, have set the
pace for these light colored gowns. Mrs.
"Clary's" predictions for white gowns
has already been commented upon.