Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-04
WHERE FASHION RULES
SPRING CLOTHING AND SPRING
HATS ON VIEW.
Opening at Establishment of S. Kann,
Sons & Co. Begins Tomorrow
Morning.

S. Kann. Sons & Co.'S spring opening
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March
D. and 4. promises to be a nota-
BILE event and one which will prac-
tically demonstrate the firms great
forward strides and its ability to
keep step with all the latest and most eX-
elusive ideas of the fashion makers and
critics. But not only N this respect Is
leadership claimed. The firm announces
extremely moderate prices for the gar
ments and millinery offerings advertised
and declares that most careful study has
been made 10 give the very best materials
the most careful attention to detail, and al
the same time the exclusive touch OF stud
led care!essness to every sweeping ant
graceful line of the new spring gowns, or
quaint dip and curve in the new hats, anc
yet place them before the public at prices
not to be duplicated elsewhere.
The showing in the millinery department
il Is declared, brings out the fact quito
prominently that the new head of this de-
partment not only has the faculty of
iecting the daintiest. most dashing anG
Frenchy models, but is also capable OF
having copied and originated in his own
workrooms creations of which Joseph ana
Louis and other Partisan makers nigh
Wei he proud AS models from both c
these well-known French milliners will %,
on display as well as other imported de
signs the women of Washington will be
able TO make their own comparisons ans
form their own conclusions.
More than COO hats will be displayed a
great number of these being imported, and
one striking feature of the new style is the
way the hats are worn, nearly all atilt
forward or toward the side.
There are hats and hats Women of diff
fcrent types require a head covering OF
some character, but to lit the particular
becoming to her than to any other woman
so that the style becomes exclusively her
own because no other one would look hair
so well in it. is an art.
The Colors Worn.
The colors of this season are called high
because of their exquisite clearness and
brilliancy without being glaring. Fable
ribbons are quite generally used. some with
corded edges and others plain, soft ana
shimmering in texture. Masses of maline
are banked at the back of many hats.
Hand-sewed horseifafr, handsome laces.
and chips form the crowns and brims and
some hats are made entirely OF foliage.
A better opportunity to see for ones self
what is to be the correct thing to wear will
not es found %aa y + aaeeIarsd, even on 5th
this spring opening.
While SO much is claimed for the mil
linery showing the same may be said for
the suit and coat department, also under
new management. As In every other BUSH
ness every step must be forward and all
additions to the busy stores force are ex-
pected to be of the best, brim full of new
ideas and enthusiasm. That this Is true
the reorganization of the alteration depart
ment will Indicated The best tailor to be
found in New York. 1t is stated has been
placed In charge, assisted by q corps Of
competent dressmakers and tailors. Te
quote from the little folder issued by the
firm. Everything Is new but the loca
tfon."
The woman who looks like q picture In
the new hat will be positively Irresistible In
q gown such as she may see displayed at
this opening.
Prodigal Dame Fashion.
Dame Fashion has been most prodigaI In
her approval and given her deyotees wide
range to select from Princess suits for
regal blocking women Pony Jackets Tor the