Evening journal., 1913-12-02
LATEST FASHIONS
from the
FASHION CENTERS

OF the moment are OF a nature to bring
about just that result. A few years ago
when the recognized afternoon costume
was Of the simple tailored sort. the
general effect was a subdued one in
spite Of sumptuous furs and only the
evening meant real brilliancy, but we
have changed all that and afternoon
toilettes are as rich and handsome in
their way as those worn after the dinner
hour. The Horse Show this year is Of
especial interest also because Of the
military and foreign events and society
fills the boxes with regularity.
This IS sumptuous era in the world
Of d ess and all the conditions combine
to make the most fascinating pictures.
1t was a foregone conclusion that furs
would be Of unusual interest for this is
essentially a fur season and it has long
been an established custom to make
Horse Show Week the opening of the
fur season, but there are novelties and
limitations that are especially worthy
Of note. Perhaps one Of the most inn
portant items Of consideration is found
in the general use of furs Of all kinds.
What the fashionable woman and her
dressmaker seek is effect. II that il
obtained by the use Of simple skin
the simple skin is used. We no longer
purchase as handsome a fur set as the
purse allows and make use Of It the
season through. It is considered far
better policy to buy several sets TO
harmonize with different costumes and
as matter Of course, the less expensive
skins are very freely used, although
let no one misunderstand; sable coats
are worn by the social leaders. ermine
Is much used and there have been won
aerful sets Of silver fox to be noted each
evening. A feature that is new and
interesting is found in the handsome
and costly costumes that show trim
ming Of fur and even in gowns Of fur
that once would have been called
limitations and disdained as such. An
extremely handsome and distinctive
coat worn by leading box owner was.
for example, made Of sable squirrel put
together to give the effect Of narrow
stripes, with collar and cuffs of natural
fitch. II was an exceedingly smart
garment giving every evidence Of choice
design and workmanship but neither
skin can be ranked as among the most
costly. A really superb costume in the
gray that is so fashionable shows a
launty little coat. turban and muf of
-hinchilla squirrel The lesser foxes
are dyed to every known color. I'm
luestionably, such use of fur makes the
real novelty Of the season. We have
seen number Of fur costumes too. The
oreitschwantz and broad tail are as
pliable as cloth itself and are treated
n much the same way. The chip
hunks give us skins that are avail
able for many uses and the pretty
striped effect is charming in contrast
NTH velvet or with SEAL. An ex-
lremely handsome costume noted YES
erday consisted Of a black velvet
skirt with coat Of chipmunk trimmed
Fith seal. While undoubtedly fitch is
he fancy Of the hour and in more
general use as trimming than any other
'ne skin, all these other sorts are fash
onable and the impression made upon
he mind after repeated visits to The
Garden is that Of fur season meaning
infinite variety as well as infinite charm.
Fur toques and fur turbans are ex-
lensively worn during the afternoon
hours and not a few fur hats Of larger
ize. Among the younger contingent.
anoy sets consisting Of hats, scarfs and
nuffs Of material fur trimmed have been
conspicuous but, in general way, il
nay be said that, for scarfs, whole skins
re general and muffs are huge, either
made of entire skins or in fat shape
With trimming Of contrasting fur show
ng the animal form. II ever there was
my slight repugnance toward the limp
ooung creatures that are suggestive of
he slaughter. it has certainly died away
With use, for the whole creature is more
Generally TO be met than any form of
carf or muff.
Costumes for the afternoon have
hown more velvet and duvetvn than
ny other fabrics. although there has
cen quite enough Of peau de souris and
eau dc peche worn 20 classAthem in the
rst rank. The unic effect is notable
nd, for the most part, coats are ex-
-emely short at the front while thev
ray or may not be elongated at the
ack. In not a few instances. the
oiero form has been seen and there
ave been seen a great many gowns with
ir scarfs under loose coats that are
brown aside when the boxes are reached.
fashionable velvet is so soft and supple
lat 1t can be draped after the manner
chiffon itself. There is a great ten
enoy toward the various bronze shades
ut also much green. much gray and
iuch red are to be noted. A really dis
motive costume that exemplifes many
{ the newest features was worn during
interesting afternoon session. The
lateral is gray velvet and the very
arrow skirt is drawn up at the front.