The Washington times., 1912-09-17
Seen in the Shops

Among the first of the millinery stores
TO have it's fall opening is Kings Pal
ace, which yesterday commenced a
weeks display of fall and winter mill
linery. The store was thronged all day,
and, of course, the millinery section
was the center OF attraction. though
the other departments came in for their
share of attention.
The modern tendency to revive the
headwear fashion Of other ages reaches
dts climax in this sea Sons style crea-
lions. The period of the magnificent
and extravagant Louis of France has
furnished much material for the de-
.velopement of the 1912 styles, while
fashions of the time of Napoleon have
also been followed closely. Jaunty tur-
ban and draped models, closely follow
ing the ideas of the Orient, are seen in
the display, together with modern ideas
which have been carried out in rich
VelVets plushes, velours, Eatins, and
laces. The large fiat and boat-shaped
effects with inverted brims are promi-
nent among the newer models, and
nearly all of the smarter hats show
the underbrim trimming.
Trimmings tend rather toward the
Simple but elegant, the richness of the
material used making up for the lack
tastily placed upon handsome velvet
hat, speaks more eloquently of elegance,
than a dozen cheaper feathers, piled
helter skelter upon medium priced
chapeau.
Not a famous Paris millinery house
has been overlooked in the collection of
hats that is being shown by King S
Palace. Each firm has specialized on
hats as we'll as the originals them
selves, are exploited in this opening.
in for %. their share of ate attention. s,n,alS The
mixtures, and wide vale fabrics follow
nc extreme idea, but all show some de-
cided novelty, either in the trimming. or
in the lines upon which they are cut. The
new Robespiere collar is much IN eyi;
dence ON some Of the new models, and
q lacy trimmings add a dainty touch to
some of the higher priced garments.
Dress fabrics, silks, artistic trim
mings and the thousand and ore new
things in furnishings that contribute tc
the chic appearance of the woman 'oi
ashton are to be seen at Kings Palace
rs each department Is having its own
especial opening. which continues
throughout the week.
During the summer season, very
attractive though scarcely worn hat
was the tan-o' 'shanter, usually made ir
Milan o" some other very soft and
fine weave of straw. This style was
necessarlI' a little extreme, owing tc
the fact that the straw Is hard to gath
cr but IL" winter production Cf TIN,
same style in velvet. is great improve
mert. The wOman's store which is or
Eleventh street. between y and G
streets, las one or two of these tams
IN black velvet, and will have more oi
them In other Colors and sizes later
in the season. The price of these hats
is $3.50 Jntrimmed only the Top Is
soft. the. urim usually being fluffy, ir'
regular and upturned.
Winter suits are much heavier this
year than last, and, although they
are low in the neck, as rule. the
front lapels are so arraJgCd that the
double breasted effect is gained by
buttoning the flaps across the chest
Fobespierre collars prevail, and many
of the STYLES show decided tend
enCy toward the Russian blouse ef-
feet in the slightly gathered coat
blouse. the plain peplum. cutaway
and the belt of satin at the slightly
raised waist line. Cloths are rough
and hard woven, in serge and dag
onal for the street and walking suit
and in finer French serges and broad
cloths for more elaborate costumes
At Woman'S furnishing store on the
south Jde of y street, not far from
tho corner of Thirteenth, some of the
$35 suits, made along the STYLES men
TONED. are very smart. Particularly
adapted to the demands of the schoo
girl who wants warm and service
serge, made also in navy blue. made
In the distinct Russian blouse effect
with RObesDierTe collar, elaborate
frogs on the corsage, and double
breasted lapels. This is SS5, and II
the latest Word in line, style, and ma