Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15
silks in variety of
IN beautiful coiorings and weaves
are being displayed upon shop


are being displayed upon shoI
counters in fascinating heaps.
Chiffon taffetas, both two-tonec
and in single colorings, as well as in
printed and embroidered patterns. Of
fer a charming array of daintiness
from which to choose
Old-fashioned figures in vivid coll
orings are among the designs noted
as well as quite large bouquet styled
printings in quaint, old time color
ings posed upon pastel tinted or, more
fashionably termed sweetpea- shaded
silk background
Imported silks offer wealth OF
embroidered designs in exclusive COL
orings and fashions, redolent with
daintiness.
Even the Shanghai, poneee and
habutai silks are bravely accoutered
with embroidered flower designs. pro-
viding them with an unusual appeal
and a distinctly modish and rehabil-
tated appearance.
Striped effects, especially the Ro-
man striped silks, as well as broadly
banded black and white, or white and
coiored silks, offer variety for the con-
temptation of the seeker after novel
ties in dress materials.
Moires in charmingly soft, taffeta-
Ike weaves are most alluring. Even
these types, commonly sought for in
plain soft colors, such as fawn taupe,
beige and browns, are to be seen in
high-colored, handsome embroidered
bouquet and conventionalized design
ed styles as well as in brocaded eff
fects of unusual beauty.
Most effective of all are the new
crepes. 1t would appear that every
art of the weaver's craft had been ex-
hausted in order to produce the ex-
tarordinary effects one may see ex-
emplified in this years showing Of
crepes, the colorings of which repeat
the color motifs OF the seasons lat
est ruling on this subject.
Borcaded crepes are not a novelty,
for we have seen them for the past
year. But these new brocaded crepes
are decided novelties, being woven in
curious crimply, herringbone fashion,
with broeaded effects irregularly in
troduced In almost bewildering fash
ion.
Moire faconne and crepe craqueles
are the heavier types of silk marshal
fVauw =
lion, If one is thinking of making
silk tailored suit for early spring
wear.
In the tub silks-and their designs
and patterns are legion--a most dis
iinctive collection of unusually dain-
~ effects in striped and Powered pat
terms is offered.
The variety Of their colorings are
unlimited. Broad and narrow stripes
or delicate colors upon white or coll
ored backgrounds are favored, war
ianted not to fade too quickly when
trips to the laundry are made neces-
saTy.
Crinkled crepes de chine are in line
for fashionable demand for costumes
intended for afternoon or reception
uses.
Among the foulards one may obtain
excellent patterns suitable for every
day wear-as well as for toilets or
demi-dress intentions.
Small designs are most fashionably
desired at present, especially those
which repeat the conventionalized pat
terms formerly used upon poplins. de-
LANES and other old-time fabrics
used by the bellies of bygone days.
Speaking of these old time fabrics
brings US to direct contemplation of
the important position silk poplins are
being given by the powers who gov
ern the fashion vogues of the mo-
ment.
These fabrics, while not distinctly
members of the silken classes, are
being woven of fair percentage of
silk and are being used for the mod
cling of many of the newest gowns
for early spring wear.
The weave is very light in weight.
The fabric itself is presented in every
fashionable shade.
Canton crepes-part silk and part
wool--are also lin the mode" and
while duplicating colors and patterns
of many of the newer silks yet re-
tain certain shades and expressions
Of color not TO be found in other ma
erials.
w fAliS TIC NtlbIiilHS OF THESE IdD-
RIGS are brilliant, yet the effect is not
hard or crude. but owing to the pc
culiar texture of the material, rather
soft and delicate in result, surpris-
ing as this contradiction may seem.
Very handsome designs are to be
obtained in this new fabric, which is
offered In double widths and most in
eSpensively priced.
YER since femininity discarded
underwear in favor OF lingerie
the January white sales have
grown In Importance. Instead OF
wearing lot Of ornate and durable
garments, we wear few Of the finest
and most attractive. ones.
For years all women have been as
fastidious about the fit OF their under
garments as they are of their gowns.
This was brought about in two ways
the scantiness or smoothness os
dress skirts and the demand OF fash
ion that We keep our figures as trim
and slender as possible
Partisan ideas adapted to Ameri-
can requirements are expressed In
the charming models Illustrated on
he Newest and most attractive styles
IN lingerie and silk afternoon dresses
In spite of the fact that the season
y 10 reflect an unusual rainbow bril-
lance OF color IN ali OF the vogues,
white win still maintain supremacy