New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
FOR THE OPERA SEASON.
ARTISTIC IMPORTATIONs AT ARNOLD
CONSTABLE & CO.'S.

AS the opera season approaches evening gowns
and wraps are a subject of increasing interest
Probably nowhere in the city can these be found
in greater profusion and perfection than at Arnold
Constable & Co.'S Broadway and Ntneteenth-st'
Triumphs OF color harmony and graceful outline
from Paquin Doucet. Beer Cabot Sceurs and all
the best foreign artists are on exhibition
one Of the palest blue moussene de sole gowns,
tucked vertically about the hips has deep nouhce
OF repousse lace motifs of the just below the
tucking and extending to the knees. Rich medal
lions Of this lace head the hounCe OF the same at
the bottom Of the skirt The bodice is demi-decoi-
Iete. with deep Bruges and repousse lace ana
strapped with pale blue velvet ribbon studded with
pearls The wide crush belt is of blue and silver
MORE and still another gown of white satin foun-
dalton has drop skirt of white chiffon, and sec
ond, OF point d'esprit covered with lace medaions
richly spangled. Two deep hounces OF exquisite
chenille fringe decorate the skirt The bodice Is cut
low and combines a touch of blue with lace and
chenille effects similar to those used on the skirt
The majority OF the French gowns are very low
this season. and the favorite In sleeves is deep
fall OF lace. covering the elbow. from knotted
ribbon around the arm below the shoulder
A point d'esprit. charmingly suited to deoutante
has deeply hounced skirt. with tulle ruchings
SHRED shaped about he hips and Wreathed
with dainty fringes OF tiny pink tipped daisies
The wide bodice belt OF pink louisne is drawn up
from the waist il the back and crossed over the
shoulders. The effect is novel and charming.
Some OF the loveliest gowns OF the season are
wholly hand made, princess in outline. tucked from
throat to hem with broad alternating stripes OF
medauions, fagot stitched into the materials
In wraps there In this shop some of the
smartest One OF full length is an exquisite crea-
ton of white broadcloh crocheted lace over black
satin with ermine stole collar. In furs there are
some of the newest divided stOles In ermine dantly
lined with black lace over white satin. A mink
victorine has the skins joined TO give the
effect of slopng shoulders considered so desirable
in former Victorian days The fur is narrowed TO
the waist in front. and frCm there broadens in
stoles to the bottom of the skirt blouse coat OF
Russian sable and heavy Irish lace has a mun or
three heads and nine tails to match. \ full length
wrap OF bre,tschwang has broad Russian collar
and deep cuffs of erminc and is enc of the hand
soonest garments of its kind seen this season
Sets in silver lynx white fox and cloth and zioene
wraps for street are 10 be seen IN a nun as
soTtment. , -.,.o.-
There are also imported tea gowns and mat t
with a bewidering array of silk skirts ana iahcE
waists The silk hoLnCe on Jersey top Is nuch
worn and can here be had in great variety. 1rouS-
seaus and matched sets of eXqutsitely hne uhuer
wear as well single pieces. night robes ana
skirts can be had at the price or hundred OF
more each. Fine cotton waists, imported mover
ties are much this winter. with gon sweat
ers and the newest in tuis fashion can be seen AT
Arnold, Constable u CO. 3