Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-07-16
NEW YORK FASHION LETTER

considered and preserved by various
ingenious artihcials. OF colors there
has never been a greater nor more
beautiful variety than at the present
time and the fashion artists display
a remarkable taste, for harmonious
combinations. One Of the most strik-
ing features, however, is the exquisite
taste which these artists show in har-
monizing the general effect Of wo-
mems costumes by establishing close
and artistic relations Of lines and
color between the various parts Of the
costume, including not only the skirt,
waist or bodice and perhaps the coat,
or wrap, but also the hat, the parasol,
shoes, gloves, belt, etc.
There is probably no better place for
studying new fashions, at least during
the summer months, than at the
Grand Prix," as the great French der
by Is called. On that occasion every
m who can afford ii and a great
many women who cannot afford IL,
appear on the race track in new cos
tunes and il is quite astounding now
gorgeous the display on that occasion
The display at the recent Grand
Prix," was unusually interesting and
eve before was a greater number
of beautiful and artistic costumes dis
at a similar occasion than then. |
Perhaps the most striking feature was
the b%ewildeing variety Of detail
which, Notwithstanding the fact, that,
In a general way the costumes were
perfect harmony with the present
style, each n OF the costumes repre-
a distinctive individuality.
Ribbons as decorative features Of
skirts and frocks were rather con.
'picuous by their absence. Many Of
skirts were plated. Although
here were enough costumes In the
1880 style in evidence to introduce
into the picture, they were
" no means predominating. Some re-
narkably original and handsome eff.
ects in sleeves were noticeable. Some {
II the sleeves we're open up to the I
boulder, failing gracefully over rather
light fitting undersleeves of lace. c
'rooping shoulder patterns, high cein- c
and a rather small number of u
ointed belts were Characteristic Of I
he display. Hats OF every variety, g
ONE with, some without wells, were a
q evidence, and most of them were 4
unusually handsome and picturesque. s
The fashionable dressmakers Of C
ondon and Paris have i~naugurated a \
ew fad, which will probably be TAX S
n up by the fashion artists in this b
The fad consists in giving
TO dresses they make; not Il
ade names, which might serve for n
but individual names. q
hich, as a rule. are OF a symbolical s.
iaracter. The first Kiss" was the ID
anne OF a dress constructed by one n
the most fashionable dressmakers s,
Londan. II was OF delicate white u
aterial with edgings and ends Of the
me material. tipped with o leaf
Iaped bits Of crimson, probably sug.
~
'sting the bright color Of a maiden's
's' Another dress, called "A dream X
Paradise" was trimmed with hlmy II
through which ran tiny threads m
silver, with an occasional silver nj
Some of the gowns are named al
the person for whom they are made ca
d a beginning has even been made li'
establish a certain harmony be. m
cen the general effect Of the dress fe
d It's name. Second Thoughts. " br
Instance, was the name Of a dress an
Iich was ordered by a handsome and ca
lng widow after her return from a us
use party that had been almost gr
'ndalously gay, II may be said here, an
i the costume IA OF a severe and dy
In gray and evidently suggested the a