The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-17
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Trimmings OF Metal Buttons
and Fancy Beads.
The Popular Stylish Effects In
Winter Garments.
AN ADVANCE MODEL.
A Swell Combination Of Coat
and Cape.
A Dressy WOOItex Creation
Big MufFs-Big BOas.
AN ADVANCE MODEL.

Unprecedented in SartoriaI History
tells the story of the vogue Of furs this
winter. Never before have there been
seen such attractive productions in the
way Of muffs. small neckpieces, victor
ines, coats, and jackets of various
lengths; not forgetting to mention the
fascinating fur hats, some of which are
entirely of the fur, usually ensuite with
the neckpiece and muff, others being a.
combination of fur with lace ribbon or
feathers.
Buttons and Beads for Furs.
Partisan lamb still holds first place
for separate coats Of the Elton variety
and those of hip length. In former
years furriers were wont to combine err
mine, mink and chinchilla, with the
lamb in the way of cuff, collar and
revers, but this year little Of this isl
seen, Rather IS the trimming scheme
attained by handsome buttons, these
OF metal and enamel, or, newer still,
molds covered with bright colOred iri-
descent beads. This bead work also
shows itself in the embroidered velvet
vests, collars cuffs and belts so often
a part Of the dressy fur garments.
The touch of gold which the Paris
1enne insists upon in almost all lines of
dress this season Is obtained by the use
of gold threads or braidings of fine
soutache. 1t is quite natural to sup
pose that black velvet is used in these
collars, cuffs and vests but rather is it
the colcred Velvets, the deep dark reds
rich electric blues and golden browns,
all Of which combine beautifully with
the gold and pastel embroideries.
Warmth keynote in Auto Coats.
Coats for automobiling and driving
are developed in squirrel, pony cara
cul, both brown and black-and the
other less expensive furs. These gar
ments are absolutely devoid of trim
ming schemes depending on their cut
for any good style which they may
possess. A touch of color and daintf-
ness is given the same by the brOcaded
silk Innings, but more frequently the
lining is a contrasting fur, this afford
ing greater warmth, the main requisite
in garments of this character at this
season.
Children's fur coats are also a fea-
ture of the season, these constructed on
long loose lines with high rolling col
lar to protect the little maid or man.
for the garments are made to be worn
by either boy or girl.
The Scarf Still the Vogue.
Last season the small neckpiece was
introduced in the fOur-in-hand scarf
which met with such an enthusiastic
reception from all sides. And TODAY
all the best metropolitan shops, either
speciality houses, or those which in
cIude a fur department, are showing
such natty and smart little affairs in
mink ermine, chiuChilla, squirrel and
Is tempted to purchase regardless of
the price, which is high, it is true, con-
sidering the size of the piece.
beautiful example of the small
neckpiece with muf and toque ensuite
is in ermine, the high standing collar
hooking snugly around the throat. To
this are fastened stole strips which
widen out considerably at the ends
which reach to the bust-line; where
the stoles are Joined to the collar por-
ton there is a cravat bow and knot of
ermlne. The muh is a. fiat pillow af-
Ialr, with stole ends on the front, and
the toque of white velvet banded
around with ermine has a stiff bunch
or black ostrich tips on the left front
Ihis set was worn with a Wool-teJc tail
ored costume in maroon broadcloth.
the coat Of which reached quite to the
hem Of the circular skirt fitting the
figure perfectly and buttoned with a
long row of black bone buttons. As
the Wearer walked one caught an oc-
caslonal glimpse Of the white satin lin
ing OF the coat, which served quite as
the finishing touch Of elegance in this
attractive costume.
All Ermine Pieces Genuine.
Ermine, which for 50 long a. time
remained what might be said to be fine
exclusive property of the nobility. is
now worn by anyone and everyone who
can AFFORD to pay the prices asked for
IT, But the woman can satisfy herself
on one point, and that is that he the
sereneIy knowing that the fur is genuine
and everyone knows it, because, be it
SAID, ermlne is a fur which has never
Deen successfully initiated. Makers of
pIushes and fur cloth have put out fab
rlcS which very closely resemble ff1rs
many as, for example, persiana, which
so closely resembles Persian lamb. and
a fabric which almost duplicates mole
skin, but the substitute for the real err
mine is so apparent that it has met
with very slight attention
AS q trimming for winter garments
nothing is smarter than fur, and hints
come TO us from the French caDitsI
that in the tailored suit the coat edges.
collar and cuffs, and the skirt hem are
once more to be banded with fur. This
is a style which will be readily accepr~d
by the best dressers when it reaches
this side. This applies, of course. to
the dressy tailored suit for afternoon
wear.
Moleskin Popular for Trimming.
With all the different shades of gray.
and especially the new London smoke
IN such nigh favor, the gray furs which
lasL saeson We're relegated somewhat
70 FASHIONS background have come
forward again and display themselves
IN sets, hats and trimmings. The mole
skin makes an admirable trimming for
the smoke gray cloth the cloth bayine
the same DrOwnish tone that chaYa r.
tertzes the moleskin. Moleskin is usef
more as a trimming than in SETS M
num and scarf, though scarfs and
nuns are often seen, but worn onl1
when the costume is of correspond.
ing shade.
The New Style NIufs.