Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-08-15
FOR
FALL FASHIONS

.lThe continued vogue of silks
Through the summer is in measure
counterbalanced by the prospect that
certain cotton fabrics will be worn
very late in the fall, possibly even
through the winter. Many of the
heavy, rough-surfaced cottons are al
most undistinguishable from their
WOODEN prototypes, and certainly will
be more inviting with the bracing
days of autumn than they were In
spring. Many of the sponge cloths,
the cotton pushes and velvets, the
hotlooking, dark ratines-all these
may realize the predictions now freely
hazarded Of an all-the-year-round
vogue.
American buyers who have been
dipping into the foreign silk markets
have been ordering extensively of the
metallic fabrics which were so sue
cessful last winter. This means that
they anticipate continuation OF the
gorgeous effects which made last sea-
son a notable one. Certainly there II
every present indication that thei:
Judgment is not far wrong. Sashes
OF silver tissue are one of the most
recent novelties and metallic en-
broideries are steadily multiplying.
Pearl embroidery has been one of
the most striking features of the more
elaborate costumes this summer. And
while bugles and rhinestones have
taken second place. that was perhaps
only natural. Pearls are more appro-
pirate to the simpler frocks. But the
string of brilliants as an edging for
short sleeves and the decolette COR
sage is decidedly in favor; and it is
probable that as the season advances
We shall see revival, even an accen-
tuated one, of the gorgeous, gIittering
effects of last winter.
But the newest products for even
ing are more likely to depend for ef-
feet on the magnificence of the actual
material of the dress. We shall have
superb brocades. That is certain. And
since the combination of the two in
the same costume is repugnant to the
artistic sense, the beaded and bugled
nets will find their days numbered
AS time goes on we are discover.
Ing that the spring did present US
with at least one quite radical de-
parture, and that the idea it involved
us proving very persistent one. This
is the idea of the composite costume:
that is to say, the costume which
either is divided quite frankly be-
tween absolutely different materials
or Is worn with contrasting coat or
coatee.
The coatee has been the most pic
turesque note this summer, and will
continue to lend charm to the autumn
ensemble. Women are only just be-
ginning to realize its charm as well
as its practical usefulness, and 1t isn't
likely that they will give it up after
this mere taste. One does not need to
be prophet of unusual gifts to fore
see that the little coats of silk. toile
de jouy. and mousseline will find their
successors in velvet and rich brocades.
Meanwhile, these dainty casaquins, as
the French call certain of the gar
ments we include under the general
name of coatee, are produced in
charming variety.
Here is a hint for the woman with
q sewing machine: A taffeta girdle
seen recently with costume of white
charmeuse and lace was made in the
following manner: Strips of the taf-
fetas were sewed together in one OF
the openwork seams which are SO uni
versal this year. These seams were
cut carefully down the middle, and
presto! there were the desired picot
edges! The same thing can be done
with other materials, also.
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