Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
BIRTHPLACE OF FASHIONS.
Part Played by the stage in the Estab-
fishing Of Popular Costumes.


1t is an undisputod fact that in these
days under the reign of the third French
republic. the stage is one of the great
clements for the production of new fash
ions. Thus, when n play is put on at the
vaudeville or at the Gymnase-- as those
are the two theatres at Paris which are
almost exclusively devoted 60 modern
comcdy-there is n general rush of fair
Parisienncs to the thea tire, not only on ac-
count of the play, but mostly on account
of the gowns exhibited therein. And by
theatre gowns ] do not mean only those
that are on the stage, but also those that
are among the audience in front. French
plays never have n long run. as in Lon
don for instance. Fresh productions are
continually being put on, and many plays
that are n financial success are often
taken off to be replaced by others which
are destined to an artistic success only.
The theatre is the national French
amusement. II replaces sport and out
door games so popular with the Anglo
SaSons Everybody goes to the theatre
regularly. from the richest to the poor
est so that during the first 10 por-
tormances Of any new PLAY ono may be-
always suro of viewing the very latest
French fashions in the house. The really
smart Parisienno does not care to SEQ
play after it has run more than about
10 days and If tho real reason of this
only does she believe that the perform
anco goes off, somewhat after the FIRST
dozen performances. hut also because
after the first fcw performances tho
chic" people do not 60 to the PLAY.
so that it IL during the first week Of a
new play, If one he a seeker of now
fashions. that one must bo seen in an
"avant SCENE or "a lorchcstre.
AT the present moment there arc two
most rlodorn and smart comedies being
performed at the Gvmnasc and at the
Vaudeville. At tho Gymnase tho play is
called 'Joujou." 1t is by the young
author, Henry Bernstein, who wrote the
play last year which made Nine. lc
Barev famous. In "Joujou" VIC see Nine.
Jane Granier. that most perfectly dressed
IF charming Parisienncs; Mile. Ryter, the
typical ingenue 10 monde. and Suzanne
Desrre who hitherto has been noted for
her smart gowns.
At the Vaudeville Nine. Reiane--tho
most typical of elegantes Parlsiennes-
triumrhs in new modern play by AL
bert Guron and Jeanne Marni. called
'I-e JouG." She also seizes the oppor-
tunity Of displaying some exquisite
gowns. Nine Ciraniers evening gown
in "Jouiou' is, though apparently gor-
geous in description. most subdued III ef-
feet. There is an undcrdress of oyster
white liberty satin. which is almost en-
hroiderios and incrustations in a curious
Byzantine design. The center Of tho
motifs, are hand-painted in pale blue
and aftcrward are embroidered in silver
threads and incrusted with pearls and
| the new iridescent paillettes. These are
| in various tones of moonlight blue and
have the curious shimmering radiance OF
the wings Of tho dancing freely. Here
1 and there, at wide distances. are other
/ incrustations, formed by applique work
/ in silver tissue, embroidered aud pallet
! ted also. From the bust to the feet hangs
/ q broad. loose stole of Venetian point
! This is also richly embroidered and in
| crusted with motifs in silver tissue, sill
Yer threads. iridescent paillettes ant
pearls The short elbow sleeves arr
formed of the same lace and adorned
I in the same manner as the stole, They
are finished off with a deep flounce o
white chiffon, over which is placed
long, hanging fringe of MOONLIGHT -colore
beads. Such gorgeous apparel needs NJ
jcwelry or other adornments, and th'
low. round decollete has merely large
LA France rose on the left shoulder
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