New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-15
Paris, October G.


The gowns worn by the actresses in a successful
nisv now being produced at one of the most fash
iona ole theatres here are we'll worth seeing. None
Of them are particularly sensational, but every
one Jas some little touch that is new and indicative
II the present modes. or rather OF the coming
> liza For instance the skirt OF OF the dinner
guyns rs bordered by fiat band Of Pompadour RIB
b..l 8 happy idea that has been launched by
rrorafnent oouturler who regards 1t stamp to
his creations.
This dinner gown Is particularly pretty. OF gray
silk rnousselne mounted over rose foundation and
trimmed with lot Of gray ruchings and ruffes
mixed with Greek key pattern done in black
velvet The gray the pink gives a beautiful
shlnmerfng effect and the Pompadour ribbon which
finishes bottom of the skirt is softened and half
hidden by falling rufTies Of the thin stuff Another
beautiful gown worn IN the same act is of pale
yellow mousseline velvet embroidered IN silver and
god thread and bordered with zibeline. Light vel
low has been put forward one Of the fashionable
shades there is little doubt that there will be
Empire evening gowns this winter. In contrast to
this is Louis XIV dinner gown of mauve velvet
most exqusitely embroidered in silver and opening
over an undergown Of white lace. Fortunately
these two gowns in the same act, or
the contrast in style might be too marked
The fashion of wool embroideries is represented
BY gown of sulphur coIored cloth. The embroid-
cry, which the bottom of the skirt consists of big
9gpers very much in relief. is done in the same
0lnH and the flowers are separated by knots of
x,heiine Zibeiine IS particularly effective on this
fashionable shade of sulphur. seems to bring
cut the brilliancy of the color IS color which
promises to rage" this winter and. unfortunately,
There is good for it 1t has not the green
Ssh tint that one associates with sulphur yet II
As much brighter than ochre color.
The novelty IN tunics is the Empire tunic made
of lace some embroidered. thin stuff like tule
over velvet silk skirt visiting gown made
up in this style brown velvet and heavy tule
of the same shade. embroidered with brown passe-
nnenterie and gold thread. The skirt has no trim
ming beyond band of zibeline about the bottom
THE tunic slopes away in front with a rounded
point behind. covering two-thrds of the skirt and
IS cut with short boiero and shaped skirts and
revers. Almost the entire tunic is trimmed but
the decoration is heaviest about the edges and on
the revers and cuffs. which are put or at the ell
bow. The garment meets the bust, showing
cheInisete of ivory lace, and there are some hand
ksome gold buttons the sides of the coat. There
Sare good many varieties of this garment, and
tsome OF them are worn over Princess gown fit
ting perfectly and showing through the thin tunio
All sorts of little loose wraps seem in favor A
email garment that is called ''caraco" after the
sleeveless blouses worn by peasant women is moth
ling but little loose bolero with bit of a cane
sleeve and well off the shoulders 1t is some
times of thin material embroidered in woods or
fpassementerie orsit may perforated cloth or
isouple silk but the lines must be loose and
vague
An odd form Of Jacket consists Of wide bands of
embroidery passing twice over the shoulders to
form the boero. with long end descending on
1.-THE skirt. stole fashion This is used on a suit Of
bright blue taffeta, ard the bands are embroidered
.n black soutache and little appliqued pieces Of
black velvet. The skirt is ornamented with a
broader band of the trimming
The auaozlnt Of trimming used on gowns is the
noticeable feature of the new fashions Even
tailored suits are much decorated although in the
case of morning suits the decoration is confined tn
fthe Jackets A trimming which is not new but
which has not been seen much for a year or so
consists OF bands OF fine side pleatng. Some smart
cioth costumes are trimmed with taffeta bands
treated In tns way Another of knife pleating
consists IN leaving 1t free one edge and then