The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
NEW FASHIONS
SEEN
IN RICHMOND.
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An exquisite imported Paris creation
designed for one of the lovcliest of the
Richmond autumn bride s and recently
received from Paquln's emporium. is made
of ivory white canton crepe, on founda-
tlon of heavy duchesse satin and ac-
Gordon. plated chiffon.
The entire skirt is covered with OK
ouisitc hand wrought embroidery, show
Ing a pattern of orchids done in shades
of primrose and rich nasturtium yellow.
The stems of the orchids are in gray,
their INTERVIEWING being most realistic.
The bodice has glrdlc, shoulder caps
and touches of embroidery.
The rest Is entirely coverd with deep
berthe formed from a fine and lovely
pattern OF Irish point lace. Tho elbow
sleeves are made of tiny accordion-p plated
rufflcs, falling one above the other, and
finished with the lace.
The establishments of the leading Rich
mond modiscs are very busy places just
now. where one may see every variety Of
material, gathered in from the tempt
ing stock displayed on their counters by
Richmond merchants, and being made up
with cunning skill and infinite taste into
gowns, wraps, blouses, street costumes,
dinner and Visiting toilets for matrons
and maids, and evening frocks for pretty
buds, that ire never so sweet as whcn,I
clad in the misty white frills and folds
which 1t has been the custom for time
immemorial for buds to wear.
Zbclnes lead among the favortes In
new weavcs and textures. and are most
popular in black, white and maure. An
exceedingly pretty gown recently finished
for n handsome young Richmond matron
in black zibellne was richly braided. The |
rest OF heavy white silk, was embroidered
with autumn leaves in beautiful t.nts.
Gainsborough hat, with sweeping black |
plumes, was worn with the gown.
Iibeline set in lace, or plush velour |
treated in the same manner, arc used |
with great favor in trimming.
White zibeline coats for evening wear,
trimmed profusely with lace and chiffon, |
arc preferred especially by young ladies, |
to whom they are extrem~y becoming
Fur With lace IS destined to prove ono
OF this seasons remarkable successes.
Fur OF all kinds, especially sable, baby
lamb and mole skin, Is seen on hats.
gowns and boas and coats.
Broadcloths and rc!rcts always have |
following among women who consult be-
comingness In material rather than the |
latest extreme in mode. Velvet in colors, |
plain or dotted. with designs and crushed,
will make stunning effects for ornamental
ton on gowns.
Gold and metal buttons appear On sults
and fur coats. Persian embroidery and |
an intermingling Of colors, producing all
sorts OF bizarre and Oriental caprlces, |
are considered quite the thing.
Happy Is the woman who has a store |
OF lace to choose from for laces were
never more in vogue. from the yellowed
delicate thread lace handed down through |
generations, and the rose pointed and
6uchesse which are always In style, to
tho heavily embroidered designs and the |
lovely Irish point of the present day.
Shirred ribbon with limitations, and hand |
embroidery in delicate dainty designs, |
will hold their own through the winter
and promise to be much used In the !
spring. soutache braid in plain and fancy |
designs will be seen on gowns for street !
wear.
In three-quartcr and short coats loose,
cape-like styles are leading. Long coats
arc tight or half fitting. Boeros are
still shown and promise to retain their |
popularity.
In trimmings for hats the October Mil
linery Trade Review says that flowers
are being used more than seemed proba-
BILE at the commencement of the season.
Brims of velvet roses OF a deep cham
payne tint to match the color OF the |
felt and wreaths of yellow and saffron |
roses, clusters Of small Bordeaux-colored |
roses foliage and varcgated bramble
leaves and bright autumn sprays and |
berries look as II they had come to
stay.
A new trimming that has been taken UP
by leading millinery artists Is a faconne |
Ealoon about two inches wide. woven
Of old gold or oxydized silver thread, In
Imitation OF the gold lace trimmings OF
the eighteenth century.
A RICHMOND HOUSEWIFE.