Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
CARACUI CLOTH
AND SEAL PLUSH
,cial Correspooaenos Of The star.


Special Corsespoadencs Of The Star.
LONDON. August %. 1906.
There WIN not be. Of course. any general
display of the autumn novelties for several
weeks, but here and there a house which
prides itself on its repute for giving early
Indications Of what may be looked for later
will put forward a few striking things
to pave the way. as It were. for the yet
greater Developments to follow. Already
Indeed. It is possible to CLEAN some hints
Of the lines that popular modes win prob
ably follow In various directions.
At the present moment the leading houses
are devoting special prominence to suits
for moor and country house wear. It ID
relatively few Of the ladies Of even fash
ionable house party who actually shoot.
and those who do have their outfits made
to their own order. But for the one who
carries her gun there are scores VINO fol-
low the guns and Join the men at lunch:
For such are being prepared very practical
coats and skirts, the latter quite short. and
the former either of the Norfolk jacket
order or semi-fltting. and made with Q
short basque.
Perhaps the greatest surprise, however,
that the leading manufacturers have In
store lies In the direction Of coats and
Jackets. "Caracul cloth Is the name that
has been given to a wonderful triumph OF
the Huddersfield & Bradford looms. be-
cause 1t reproduoes with absolute fidelity
Of touch. curled effect and intensity OF lus-
trous black. this fayorite pelt Mohair Il
its basis. and 1t must be somewhat exciu-
sive wear. since tho manufacturers cannot
produce 1t in anything like the quantities
that are demanded, while 1t has been large
quick to realize its attractive possibilities.
Very smart, indeed. are the short. tight
fitting little jackets. or long, loose full
sacque coats. lined throughout with hand
some brocade. that have been prodeDed %
It. and the supreme success of the copy
Of the natural skin Is shown in the way
In which real fur IL used as their trimming
without the slightest suggestion OF In.
feriority. Deep roll collars and Guns OF
gray opessum are being particularly effec-
lively used in combination with this car
acul cloth, as, too. are mink and marn1ot.
Some admirable little coats are also being
of black silk. richly embroidered or braid
ed, while the vest. revers and cuffs are also
Of silk to correspond. The basque Is from
six to nine inches, or else very deep, and
Is of the caracul cloth.
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Another notable revival which has come
about somewhat unexpectedly Is that OF
seal-plush. Last winter any one who had
ventured to predict its return to fashona-
BILE favor would have had to endure no
little ridicule, but all the same. 1t will be
with US shortly. and often trimmed with
exceedingly choice furs. 1t is particularly
handsome in the form of long full coats,
cut with much amplitude at the back to
give an effective swing and fulness. These
fabrics also are Of Bradford manufacture
A great vogue. too. is predicted for the
be curt very much on the lines of a mans
overcoat, and will be a cosy, comfortable.
and withal smart wrap. Indeed, 1t has had
an appreciable effect already upon the
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For general outdoor autumn wear the pre-
diction Is made that well-cut skirts will be
greatly In demand. and also pretty blouses.
over which one of these all-enveloping, yet
light paletots will be thrown. In regard
to more full-dress requirements, there
would seem to be q reaction against heavy
materials. and these coats would also be
exceedingly useful to throw over silk CASH
mere or chiffon velour gowns. In making
these paletots the darker colors are being
again employed, and it Is thought that the
white cream, biscuit and very light grays
day and viii decline. perhaps rapidly A
handsome fur collar. or little good silk
braiding, is all the addition that Is made
as rule to their simple severity.
It Is always in millinery that some of
the earliest displays are made. and al
ready to be seen are number of the new
felt hats. Many Of these are In oyster
white. with solf. low crowns and have
trimming. A very good model. too. was
in old rose felt. having a small round
crown. and for chief trimming quantities
of soft satin ribbon, matching exactly as
to shade. and some fall wings of rose
shading to white. Last year saw the hat
entirely composed OF close-set feathers
making tentative effort, but this season
It Is boldly claiming place as one of it's
most marked features. Some in shades
of raspberry or dark violet were notably
novel, and in many cases a smartly- placed
pair of wings constituted their sole trim
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favor in bridging the interval from the
tulle and flowers of summer to the velvet
and felt of winter. Some new shapes, too.
are being cunningly made of silk braid.
either by itself or interlaced with velvet
and chenille, affording some quite fresh
and original effects.