Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-13

q OUTACHE braiding, in one form or
another, is the ''star" trimming for
~ this summers wardrobe.
worn for several seasons past, but last
spring introduced soutache machine
Flat fiber and mohair braids have been
braiding for such transparent material as
mouSseline, chiffon and nets, round and
square mesh, but preferably for the lat
ter.
Linens of varying weight are loaded down
with soutache braidings, and here the eff
feet is much improved by insets of lace
of the heavier kind, filet, guipure, Irish
crochet, Venise and cluny.
These are usually seen in robe pat
terms, princess frocks, blouse and skirts,
coats, long, and the chic little kimono
coates.
All white linen is very smart, but the
colored weaves of fashionable hue are es-
pecially favored. Lavender, green, blue,
peony pink and yellow are braided in
white. Black is introduced on old apricot
linen, soft medium blue. Black linen,
which Is much worn by society devotees
this summer, is treated in white and self
colors.
Jumper frocks of colored linen, with
braiding, are worn with the sheerest lin
gerie blouses and saucy little neckpieces
of ribbon matching the color of the frock.
Besides the necessary garments which
are treated with braiding, there is a never
ending array of smaller articles of linen
which makes one gasp in bewilderment.
For example, many of the fashionable
shapes in purses and wrist bags are
turned out in linen; those with handles
are much favored. The surface of most
hand bags is literally covered with de-
signs.
The braiding is done in pure white
Monograms appear in the long, slender
purses, so also in the center of the wrist
bags. An oval space is sometimes left
for this purpose.
Soutache embellishments are seen on
sun shades in all-over patterns and set
figures. Belts in varied shapes have the
fashionable touch, and some of the more
expensive patterns have large self-cov-
cred buckles; others have creamy pearl
ones Small fans made of a lightweight
linen are designed with a very thin braid
Stimulating graceful floral patterns.
Attractive collar and cuff sets are
shown, many having a scalloped edge
These are worn with linen and serge coat
suits.
Tailor-made effects in neckwear have
just enough of braid detail to give them
a dash.
Soutache has descended to the canvas
washing with acceptable grace.
Soutache looks particularly well on net
by reason of it's open mesh.
Robes are beautifully patterned with
large motifs repeated at frequent inter-
walls.
AS band decorations filet net, with
braiding, is particularly happy on linen
gowns and coat suits. The bands on the
skirt vary from three to twelve inches
rryi1 rn1e yi.-t,
effective, giving the wearer weight.
Net garnitures as revers, cuffs and COL
lars for linen gowns are much newer
than lace or embroidery Ecru and deep
cream color are employed for natural col
ored linen and old apricot, also for dull
blue, pink and lavender.
Soutache braiding trimming, sold by the
yard, is procurable in a wide range of
patterns and of varying widths.
Many women are doing this work for
themselves, though, of course, 1t requires
time.
Low-cut vest effects are now introduced
on kimono coates, and the newest ones
are of net for linen pongee and wolfe.
ALI sorts of braided and crocheted orna-
| ments are on the top notch of vogue.
Buttons, separate ornaments, tassels,
bands of running patterns and drop pend
ants combine to give braided garments
an elaborate and complicated charm
Nets. linens and chiffons are not the
only favored materials for braid orna-
mentation. Silk and cloth are also in
the running. and quite the jauntiest little
coats of these materials are almost hid
den under the all-over patterns.
French designers were the first to dis
cover the artistic possibilities of machine
braidng.
Both radium and diamond patterned
ha
widths being more in demand