New-York tribune., 1902-03-23
THE ROBE OF LACE.
WHERE 1T CAN BE FOUND IN SOME OF
ITS MOST FASCINATING FORMS.
Photograph by Foley. New-York)

The extensive preparation which has recently
been in progress in the store Of Enrich Brothers,
SiXth-ave, Twenty-second and Twenty-third sts..
has resulted in a most imposing array Of every
thing that is new popular and appropriate TO the
season. Exclusiveness OF style and design is the
dominating characteristic. and the superb collec-
ton of Easter millinery gowns and iaces Is in the
meridian of its glory.
The millinery reception rooms contain a radiant
collection OF distinctive patterns. astonishing in
their variety and diversity OF style and color. Ee
CANT conceits from such renowned modistes
Roger. Virot. Lewis and Nine. Poyanne. indicating
Paris in their freshness and originality of design.
no less attractive than the many beautiful
models OF the firms own construction which.
in seasons past reach the highest pinnacle OF
millinery excellence. 4 group OF flaming red hats
Of bright hued berries and scarlet poppies is the
first to compel the attention while those OF Irish
lace and braid. trimmed with long ostrich
pumes and shaded pink roses, are quieter in tone
but the height OF elegance. Flower hats. dainty
"confections' in tule and pearls and horsehair
braid. with black Renaissance lace. may be desig
mated novelties.
Among the laces for which this store has
become famous the beautiful robe dresses
which appear in ChantiIly, Lierre and Escurial
There elaborate sets. consisting OF collars and
cuffs. in real Duchcsse and point lace, and even
ing wraps OF sumptuous beauty and design. An
opera cape Of white satin is almost covered with
real Flanders in an exquisite pattern and a long
carriage wrap is magnificent in its combination OF
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lovely bridal robe is OF app!iqued net. upon which
are set deep founces Of point lace The bodice
matches this in pattern. does the hlmy veil OF
unusual length. In the costume department moth
ing is lacking which contributes to the success OF
a complete and beautiful. exhibition Of gowns suits
and wraps.
There are finer grades and costlier fabrics than
ever before. and superiority is evidenced in every
garment shown. The dainty fouldrd gowns not
only meet the requirements of the critics
nut surpaSs IN quality and style any that this
store has previously Displayed.
a trlo OF these pretty trccks merits special con-
alteration and description. The first is a figured
Hoerty In the pastel tns. with green and lavender
predomlnaunG. The skirt is banded with rows of
Arabian lace and the bodice. which is soft and
graceful is trimmed with chiffon and knots OF
RIBBON. A Jaunty bolero effect is obtained in the
arrangement OF lace medalltons ana Insertion In
STRIKING contrast is a scarlet and white foulard
the long trailing skirt Of which is finished at the
potion with many rows of fine tuCkS The bodice
has yoke Of lace the sleeves vertically tucked
and the Eirdie is white PANE velvet
Inc more practical and popular blue and
white polka dot pattern is employed in the third
model The skirt has a graduated circular hounce
with the required graceful sweep The waist IS ex-
tremey simple in its construction. having slightly
blouse front. and closing the back A deeD
round yoke forms the upper part OF the garment
ana the nigh stock is OF velvet girdle matching
the stock accentuates the dip in front and droop-
ing puffs are the distinguishing feature of the
sleeves 0