Evening star., 1912-09-15
French Fashion
Notes
PARIS. Sept. &


- terest will agree that the Russian
ballets. with settings OF eastern scenes.
have exerted wonderful influence upon
the fashions
There are quito a number OF designers
who specialize in rich colors and ORR
entail materials. Lovely fabrics which
hint strongly OF Persia are being draped
in the most fascinating masner to form
gowns exquisite enough to cause any
woman q longing to possess one or
more.
This season any love for gorgeous
splendor can be gratihed-
The wonderful evening coats worn TO
the theaters and casinos and the richly
colored turbans recall the bright. glow
ing land OF Persia
Many models arc lav1shly trimmed
with jewels and gallons woven Of gold
and silver threads Tho Innings OF these
wraps are sumptuous. to say the least;
never has there been such beautiful
silks. The round. close-f1tting turbans
are adorned with sparkling aigrettes.
| giving an oriental appearance to
European face which Is most alluring.
At home one may wear Persian tea
gown fashioned of lissom gauze brocade
AnQ kOiu ldCS. JCWSiCu aOSo-
| rate the sleeves and corsage.
All the etceteras Of the Persian toilette
must harmonic, including slippers. fan
| and even the handkerchief, with its
border Of gold lace.
| Every tone Of blue Is in the ascendant
especially the marine shades, which ap-
| pear upon many suits and gowns.
| Many shades Of khaki, buff. tan and
| biscuit are effectively combined with
! this color.
Simple frocks OF white. gray or black
| satin. taffeta or charrneuse are unadorn-
ed save for collars and cuffs OF real lace.
! Arabian. Bohemian. cluny and filet are
the most popular varieties.
The collar will be q highly important
item of dress during this season. Coats.
gowns and mantles all have large
collars.
There is a great diversity in the ma
terials used. Between the two extremi-
ties-lace and leather-every kind OF
fabric IS put into service for this pur-
pose.
Brocades have como to remain. A
gown Of this lovely material. modelled
on the clinging lines SO much in use At
present is extremely attractive.
A manly looking little boys coat - OF
forester-green cloth The double-breasted
front is fastened with large pearl but
tons.
The much discussed highwaynan cape
Is simply a collar Of largo proportions.
It gives an unusually smart finish to
the fall coat.
very attractive afternoon toilette by
Beer was Of striped blue-and-w4ite silk.
The skirt had a pointed tunic OF plain
blue. With this was worn a smart
little jacket with a collar Of skunk fur
and broad lapel OF heavy ecru lace.
Supple black more was used for .
stylish coatee. Rows OF tomato-red
buttons trimmed the long close-ftting
sleeves and the slashed skirt OF the
| GOAT A collar Of miniver completed this
| creation.
The vogue for finely pleated frills con-
tinues Scarcely a gown appears with
| out this pretty form OF trimming.
White satin is favorite material for
the one-piece frock. These arc some
times relieved with bands OF material
showing coinspots OF color.
Other gowns Of this type have tunics
Of embroidered tulle. either black or
white. Separate blouses OF the tailored
style are made of tucked tulle or chiffon.
Round pearl buttons are used to fasten
these.
An afternoon gown Of o6-gold char
| meuse had an underskirt Of pleated old
gold chiffon. Violet buttons were used
| in a double row down the front OF tho
tulle yoke. The soft girdle was of old
gold charmeuse embroidered with shades
of violet.
Tobacco brown Is among tho fashion,
able fall colors. It IS used for gowns.
suits and trimming.
Millinery at this season Is always in
teresting. There are hats of every va
riety.
A fiat bow of dull gold lace edged
with a narrow band of cerise tAfretA
was used to trim a large hat OF black
| velvet
Extremely smart was q draped turban
Of copper-colored velvet. A full block
aigrette was used as trimming.
Many lovely hats for young girls are
on display At present mothers are flt-
ting out the wardrobes Of their young
daughters who attend school, and these
smart creations will adorn many q
proud little head.
A large fiat hat Of beige beaver was
trimmed with peacock-hlue plush. An
other model of white moire had .
spreading bow OF black velvet across
the front
Simple and girlish was q hat OF brown
plush trimmed with scarf OF plaid silk.
Evening gowns are moro elaborate
than ever. Rich materials and exquisite
laces are combined 70 create these
handsome models. Ono Of cerise NOUS
selns de sole brocaded with dull gold
had an underskirt OF cream lace
Apricot-colored charmeuss was used for
an attractive design. A deep fsounce Of
alencon lace, old ivory in unt adorned
the skirt.
strawberry pink mousseline do sole
over charmeuse Of the same color was
trimmed with dull gold lace ana black
mousseline de sole.
Brown cheviot with Q narrow stripe
OF beige fashioned a stunning tailored
suit. The collar and cuffs were OF sap
phire-blue velvet.
Among the newest negligees was one
Of pale yellow satin. Bands Of pale
pink mousseline de sole effectively trim
med this garment.
Dull silver lace Is much used to trim
evening wraps Of brocaded silk.
Smart frocks for children are made Of
serge, velvet. silk and cashmere. Some
OF these follow the lines OF tho Russian
blouse, held in at the waist line with
are high-waisted and finished with sash
girdles OF satin. ELO1SR