The San Francisco call., 1910-11-27
Fashion Notes
From Paris
PARIS, Nov. II.


A T THE Ritz. IN the ever popular
~ tearoom, yesterday was seen q
4 - stunning walking costume Of blus
marine cloth, with deep collar and
cuffs OF dark blue velvet. A deep hem
of velvet trimmed the skirt. Two hugs
a,lue and white ensmeled buttons fas-
tened the short jacket. Worn with this
was an ernnine toque trimmed with TWO
white wings
Doucet Is showing lovely evening
Gowns Of soft chiffon trimmed with FUR.
skunk chinchsIla, ermine and sable IL
hands that vary from one-half inch "a
ever a foot IN width are used.
White cloth trimmed with skunk fur
"a being shown IN coats for little girls
Black ss tin coats, heavily wadded, hav-
ing cravats Of ermine, are sold for the
older children.
Many little fur crsvsts consist Of just
straight bands OF fur edged on each
side with a Pierrot frin Of fine lace.
Fiat, long scarfs are yards long and
quite wide, and are usually trimmed
with bands OF fur or marsbou.
Black velvet combined with chsnchilla
fur will be used for hats. gowns or
wraps.
For evenings, sulphur yellow en-
broidered with crystals, gold satin with
emeralds, black net and steel are the
Ssvorite schemes at Bechon-David's.
Much art is shown IN the drapery OF the
bodice. one characteristic is noticeable.
Two materials OF a draped bodice are
T,,1 &c SaridaHlV
OF lace, for example, and the other OF
velvet, chiffon, etc.
Some Of the smartest coats for young
girls are OF plaid. with huge revers and
cuffs OF plain serge or broadcloth. Many
plsan cloths are trimmed with fur or
thick cords. that outline the revers, col
lars and cuffs
Cartier is showing many little beaver
hats that are so supple that they At
the head closely without pins. They can
be folded fat when not worn. Their
only decoration IS round ornaments OF
beads or braid. or bright quilts. They
are TO be worn with the tailored suit.
The French. you know, are prone to
name everything; therefore. one attract
i've shape IN dark blue with scarlet
velvet quill is called lie Gamin." 1t is
very popular and deserves the favor
bestowed upon it.
Little top hats or caps Of fur are max
snE great s.headway'' In the fashionable
world. They are not built on frames.
but can be pulled down over the head
much as little boys wear their angora
csps IN cold weather. Nearly every
model is sold with scarf and muff to
match.
Large hats have very little trimming.
Generally It is placed upon the brims.
II seems that the larger the shape the
sma1ler is the cocarde or rosette. Tho
message is one OF hope. for all that is
necessary is to purchase a becoming
shape. and in a few minutes hat Is
Bechon-David are showing smart
princess dresses Of velvet, simply made,
with huge collars of venetian lace,
shoulders. Skunk and black fox are
favored.
The vogue for bandeaux is never so
apparent as on opera nights. Indeed,
the ornamental band is an integral part
of q gown these Gays, and must be reck-
oned with the cost of the dress. Jewels
ere much used either as embroidery on
1llet fashion, with disks of jewels for
clasps. Curls and a soft undulation are
the chief points in hairdressing. The
couture must be soft, fluffy and limiting
OF the Greek style. But fashion is kind,
allowing great freedom Of choice. There
fore woman Is hairdressed. II the word
may be coined, more beautifully than
ever ELO1SE.