The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

- ARTS. Aug. 22.-Among the new
fabrics in preparation for the
autumn is chiffon velvet"
From Lyons. the city of velvets,
comes this new delight. 1t is.
as its name suggests, very soft and
clinging. generally in ivory or pale
shades. and the design. strange to say
is painted on the reverse side. Crepe
de chine the ever popular, still con-
tinues to hold its own, both plain and
with woven designs of velvet and
plush All kinds of silks, including
louisine and a soft make of taffeta, will
be used. Louis XVI. designs still con-
tinue popular.
some of the frocks in a trousseau
which 1 have seen are really exquisite
The bridal gown of ivory satin and
point "A laiguille has a skirt made with
two frills of the lace and ruches. The
bodice shows a fichu of lace and NOUS
seine de sole. from which comes a
long spray of orange blossoms, ending
i'm the frills on the skirt. The veil OF
old point a raiguille is beautiful. An
other lovely frock of ciel blue silk
gauze has a painted design in black.
with wide entredeux insertions of
Byzantine lace. The bolero is made
with loose hanging sleeves of the
,gauze and a pelerine of lace. A large
blue crinoline hat, trimmed with black
ostrich plumes and velvet, will be worn
with this frock. Another ivory gauze
frock is incrusted with large motifs of
chantilly lace. 1t has pelerine of fine
" plated mousseline and chantilly and
is finished by a ciel blue waistband-
The hat to accompany this beautiful
gown is of white crinoline. adorned
with blue ostrich feathers.
inc hac a frfD1e
skirt of black tulle and an overdress OF
jet paillettes arranged in long points
with a berthe of black mousseline de
sole incrusted with sequined flowers
The loose. hanging sleeves of black
tulle are also studded with paillettes
and bordered with black chantilly lace
4 frock which particularly appeals tC
me is of white muslin with such a large
pattern thereon that it resembles an
embroidered gown. 1t is worn with a
wide belt of black panne and a black
panne hat. trimmed with two plumes
fastened by a buckle. The frock is
trimmed with Irish point, which still
continues to be used on soft fabrics.
Gray is much worn by Americans
over here. Some lovely gray china silk
gowns are embroidered in silver and
gold Another favorite combination is
gray and green and some pale gray
chiffon costumes are relieved only with
cream lace and accompanied by Z
bright green hat and parasol.
Large sleeves and sloping shoulders
are becoming somewhat exaggerated
1t seems a pity to turn these lovely
fashions into caricatures. 1t is not tht
best modstes over here who are re.
sponsible for such things. Some of tn,
most beautiful gowns are copied from
old pictures. and to the EnglishWOmar
is due the mixing up of different period!
in one costume and the eXaggeration o
distinct fashions.
Red batistes. delaines and even serg'
are worn at the seasiffe, relieved as
rule by black or white. so that it viii
not look too hot
The newest travelling wrap boasts
collar. and a collar is generally al
Improvement, even though it is onl,
of stitched cloth. Heavy stitchings an,
pipings of glace or fancy braid seem t.
be the thing for collars lust now. Late
on they will undoubtedly be edged witt