Evening journal., 1913-10-18
RECENT FASHIONS cLEVERLY PRESENTED
Shown In Cinemstic Pic
fures and Dramatic
Living TabIeaux
MANY INNOVATIONS
ANNOUNCED

formed an important part Of the i'm
pressions upon these films OF fashion,
which so interested his American aud
fences. In confirmation of the antici- |
pated acceptance OF shorter skirts.
practically all of the skirts on his
models We're shown ankle length or
shorter, both in suits and dancing
dresses, even when the latter had
trains.
There now remains little doubt OF
our wearing shorter gowns this win
ter; and while we cannot but regret
the passing of the more graceful long
skirt, to which we have become ac-
customed. shorter garments have
hygienic and economic advantages
which no practical woman will over
look.
But returning to the fashion open
ings-one Of them in particular, by
its originality and, cleverness of con
ception, and its artistic consideration
Of details. metrited special recogni-
ton AS a theme. the influence of
Persian styles was chosen. and the
printed programs contained appropri-
ate parodies upon Omar made to fit
the three tableaux, Morning. Noon
and Night. in which the toilettes we're
shown. The setting was a Persian
garden. and graceful girls in the robes
of the new fashion posed In a quaint
kiosk occupying the center stage.
We have already commented upon
| the richness of the materials used this
season, but so emphatic is this feature
of the new modes that we cannot but
mention Il again. Gowns of the type
! which we show in our second illustra-
ton appeared everywhere This one
is Of heavy cream-and-black brocade,
threaded with gold. The skirt has a
clever drapery arrangement at the
center-front. which brings II in close
" at the feet The upper part OF the
waist is of plain cream chiffon. with
dull gold fringe finishing the sleeves
At the elbow. The lower part Of the
waist is of the brocade, and a girdle
of black velvet tied directly at the
front of the figure and ending in
heavy black-and- gold tassels. gives an
attractive finishing touch. CrowninE
the toilette and quite in harmony
with it. is little hat Of antique gold
lace. II is quite transparent. per
mitting the coiffure 10 show through
It has an easy fitting crown and q
tiara-like outstanding frill az the
front, which is most becoming.
The tiara and other types Of Russian
iewelry will they tell us, be much worI
at formal functions this season. Buckles
girdles, bracelets and other articles o.
iewelrv in more general use arc showI
in the intricatcly wrought designs Sc
with dark. semi-precious Jewels charac
J terist;c of this semi-b -barbaric country.
G The top-boot Is another extreme nov
D city which has recently been importe
= from Russia This was shown at tn
+ fashion openings, not only in black, bt
Il in brilliant red and green leather
J. Whether or not it will he taken up
3. any appreciable degree, IT is impossih
le to say at this carly day. One fact mt
e unhesitatingly be stated however, al
e. that is that We are 10 have a revival
ly fancy street footwear The vogue
in hosiery of a contrasting color worn wi
s. pumps. which was noted during the SUI
h. lmcr, has been transferred to call I
d shoes with var-colored tops Broc
silk in gray. brown, tcrra-cotta, blue al
r. Russian green Is being used in the a
v pers of shoes of dull and patent k
d made by q prominent bootmaker.
a I'm evening footwear, sandal effects al
rs strong. and slippers with novel trir
ie mings. Our second Illustration shows
es little gold lace butterfly oInamenting q
rs slipper, and in The first the girls bla'
h. suede pump has very smart finish
le the form Of a single crystal button. IN
~ picture shows the practical and populi
Is sports coat used as an evening wra
so II seems anomalous that a garme