The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05

ARTS, April 1.-The ateliers in the
Rue de la Paix these bright aft
ernoons are crowded with fash
ionable gatherings of women,
all upon clothes intent Ma
dame is alert and widea wake, as the
models gowned in the most stunning
creations Of Paquin. Doucet and the
great artists are displayed for her spe-
cial pleasure Beautiful as the cos
tunes shown prove to be. she has a
suggestion here. an Improvement there.
which produces just the note of her own
personality which is the be all" and
END all" OF milady's ambition this
spring
Between and in the afternoon we
see her. exquistely put up. taking a
brisk walk in the Bots to recover from
the exertion of too much thought, and
in these promenades your American
woman is splendidly in evidence. and
her Partisan sister is put to the quick
step to keep up with her in modishness.
There is nothing new or epoch max
ing in the styles. yet when we analyze
the history of most Of the gowns We
are confronted by their contradictory
tendencies
These contradictory tendencies and
their harmonious blendings are the dis
tlnguishing features of Ia mode this
spring
1t is certainly a fact. as evidenced by
the signs of the times. that sloping
shoulders. fluffy trimmings. luxurious
lace, embroidery and fringe decorations
viii be the vogue par excellence of
Nine. La Parisienne and the we'll
dressed Americana.
Gowns are all VOluminous f7uffiness,
but every point Of their loose foppiness
is studied, and one comes upon high
waist belt or curved line quite unex-
pectedly defining the graceful form be
meath the multitude of folds.
The deliberately shirred and draped
waists all have underneath an exqui-
sitely cut. tight fitting boned slip. which
is a support for the loose and appar-
entity careless folds of the bodice.
From many of the fashion talks one
might gather the impression that the
chic Parisienne is a mass of hOppiness.
This is certainly not the case. as the
seasons volumnous skirts and soft,
falling shoulder capes and sleeves Gre
ate simple elegance and grace eminent
~ becoming for wear at appropriate
functions
The silk eOliennes, voiles, gauzes and
grapes lend themselves beautifully to
these styles.
on the other hand. the walking skirt
is just as pIdCUcdl as ever ana Is MADE
of alpaca. coarse canvas and soft face
cloth held closely to the figure by braid
ing or strappings of cloth. with the full
ness spreading out from the knee.
The dressy gowns do not have exag-
gerated trains, as they did last year
but are made to just sweep the ground
A five inch piece of haircloth is otter
placed inside the dreop skirt to give the
required flare. In some instances rows
of fine featherbone are run around the
entire bottom of the skirt
The coat and skirt frock is being con
structed this season of the lightest fab
RIGS Probably it is the prettiness OF
the lace slip which has brought this
about.
have seen dainty dress of BLACK
crepe de chine of this skirt and coat or
der consisting of a sun ray plated jupe
and fascinating little sack bolero, tht
latter dainuly tucked and enriched will
galloon and winsome tassels. "A slip o.
pale blue fine linen batiste with inser-
tons of lace was worn under the coat.