The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-10
samples that have been introduced in
fashionable society have made a de-


thority that several wealthy American
women have placed orders for sucn
gowns with Paris artists. There is no
reason why American artists should
not be patronized as well. If the
wealthy women of fashion take up the
fad. it would mean quite a windfall to
many struggling American artists.
There may be a diversity of opinion
regarding the economic policy of deco
it cannot be denied, that the fashion
offers almost unlimited possibilities for
the display of artistic taste, Individual
ity and originality. Some of the hand
painted gowns shown in Paris We're of
exquisite beauty. The decorative mo-
tifs were invariably flowers. either true
to nature or to some extent cOnven-
tionalized Only in a few cases birds
and butterflies were introduced.
Authorities predict that velvet and
velveteen will be worn a great deal
during the coming fall and winter sea-
materials already and the dealers have
not been slow in recognizing the drift
of feminine taste. The market is we'll
supplied with a wonderful variety of
velvets, much thinner in texture and
more pliable than the old fashioned
velvets used to be and, it is said,
equally durable. One of the most
charming materials is the new chif-
fon velvet, which will be used great
deal for elaborate gowns for evening
wear Velvet coats will probably be
worn a great deal. During the past
season velvet enjoyed remarkable pop
ularity in London and Paris and it is
safe to say. that New York will follow
the lead of the great European fash
ion centers in that respect.
Although it is still very warm and
rather early to think of winter styles,
the large houses in Paris are already
showing samples of their winter goods,
including furs. There is good reason
to believe that beaver will be much
worn next winter. Sable ermine, SEAL
chnchilla and caracul will also be
great favorites. Next in favor come
the broadtal, fox, skunk, mink ana
marten.
1t seems that muffs will not be in
great demand next winter. At least
only a few models have been shown in
Paris so far and these are mostly large
spects there will be but little change in
styles. Coats clOakS, capeS and collars
will be worn and combinations of furs
will be as popular as ever.
At this time of the year the hat ques-
ton is always particularly interesting
and burning Judging from the mod
els of winter styles displayed in Par
is shops toques will not be worn as
much as i'll former years. Velvet hats
will take first rank for fashionable
wear. but next to them felt hats will
be the most favored.
For decorating hat for fall wear rib
bons will be used in every conceivable
manner They will be introduced in
the fiat form, as bows, rosettes, cock
AIDES, ruchings and every other way.
Fruits and berries and even nuts, will
be seen a great deal, accompanied by
foliage in imitation of nature or in vel
vet. eF'atherS, particularly ostrich
feathers and paradise plumes will also
be used for trimming hats, particularly
those of the large and picturesque kind.
1t is stated on good authority that
mitts will once more become fashion
able during the coming season. Their
return to favor is probably due to the
Marie Antoinette sleeves. which have
been worn a great deal all summer and
will undoubtedly be the most fashion
able sleeves for evening dresses this
fall and winter. Some of the samples
in white or black silk, imported from
Paris, are of exquisite texture and
beautifully embroidered on the back.
Some of them are of the most delicate
open work, which makes them look like
lace Only a few samples showed en-
brodery in cOlOrS.