Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-24

ny IRST of fall showings of gowns,
hats and womens wear were Of
Il fered in many Broadway shops
yesterday, with the result the streets
were crowded all day, and the shop
windows were surrounded with groups
of women eager to see the new styles
in mode and colorS.
With the usual ingenuity which
marks their efforts, the managers or
the New York store presented an eX-
hlbit yesterday which was easily first
in interest to the feminine gazers,
while many men stopped and surveyed
with admiring wonder the latest eVo-
lutions of fashions fancy.
Marble pergolas Wreathed with trail
ing vines of smilax, ferns and aspar-
agus, formed a beautiful frame for
the many handsome gowns and suits
which decked the windows, and gave
the fashionably clad figures the APP
peanance of attendants at some gor-
geously appointed garden party or
other magnificent social function.
The garments presented for lnspec-
ton yesterday practically covered the
entire gamut of feminine needs, except
in morning gowns and negligees. The
beauty of the costumes was of great
interest to the women who attended
this opening but of prime import
ance was the opportunity to study the
new fall styles. The position of the
waist line, the fullness of skirt and
sleeve, and the height of collar are all
points which must be decided before
beginning the fall dresSmaking. The
handsome importations which the New
York store offered yesterday were con-
elusive evidence in all these matters.
Waist Lines Are Normal
Waist lines are in the normal posi-
ton; in fact, one handsome gown
showed a decidedly long point IN the
front of the girdle, skirts are all mod
erately full, with softer materials
showing decided width of drapery, and
sleeves are close and frequently slight
ly shirred to allow free arm movement.
Except in street frocks and suits,
the most fanciful styles of trimming
is to be followed. Gorgeous bead
trimming, silk embroideries and jew
eled bands give an effect of splendor
which is almost oriental in its sump-
tuousness.
One evening gown of unusual beauty
shown in this collection was made ap-
parently Of small gilt beads sewn on
a fine net, so soft and pliable as to
resemble maline. The entire loose
princess overslip was of this beautltul
material, and frlnges of gilt beads mn
ished the sleeves and the lower por-
tion of the tunic. The under dress of
liberty satin was tucked with several
horizontal tucks- across the foot di-
rectly in front.
A handsome dinner gown of black
crepe, heavily embroidered, was trim
med with enormous jet cabuchons and
heavy bead fringe, which bordered the
oVerdress. This was hung in tunic
fashion, leaving one shoulder and one
side of the bodice exposed. Handsome
gold embroidery done in rope braid on
white chiffon formed the entire bodice
and the softly gathered sleeves of
white chiffon were trimmed with bands
of the same embroidery.
Beaver Hat Completes Creation
A beaver hat, with white feather boa
for trimming, completed this creation
Painted chiffon in shades of mauVe
and gray with pastel roses and a
beaver hat of palest pink with shaded
pink and gray plume, made SYM
phonic study of great beauty. The
tucked overskirt showed horizontal
stripes of mauve with the roses blend
ed softly in shades of pink and white.
The plated underskirt had deep
hem of gray chiffon, and velvet of the
same shade formed girdle and cuffs on
the elbow sleeves. A fascinating touch
of black velvet showed in the sleeves
and lace yoke and high stock.
For the theater a gown of dark blue
under handsomely braided princess
slip of black net is effective. The