The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22

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For these reasons, ana many others,
II Is important to know what such a
man is doing at this season OF the year;
at the moment when fashions are being
made which VIII influence the world OF
dress an through the year. since
came down 10 Monte carlo nave iiad
an opportunity OF seeing several adml-
rable Worth models. In none OF these
have i found any note OF exaggeration;
In all have found "ligne" which may
| be described as classic.
In one or my recent articles 1 her
aided "A revival or classic draperies.
am now more convinced than ever that
the long, flowing outline Will carry all
before u this year. have found this
| outline in models by worth. Doucet,
/ Dfecol' Psuuin. Beer ana others Each
or these dressfnakers has exhibited
some peculiar points which belong es-
pecisiy TO MS own 'fnaison; but re-
saroihS the early spring models OF 1914
an a whole ] am happy to say that the
outline ~ distinctly graceful and full
or feminine charm.
II Is true that very important sar-
| tor'ai artist III the Place Nendome.
Paris Is trying hard TO revive that ter
rip'e thing that the French call tour
nure ana which III English IL a hustle.
IL Is even true that these ridiculous
pusties are 10 DE seen on the backs Of
very elaborate and costly models at the
present moment. Facts are facts, and
the tournure Is undoubtedly already In
existence put ! am convinced that the
majority OF women OF line taste will
letuse 10 accept IL ana that IN IA short
TIME II VIII FADE away from sight.
In the drawings ON this page and on
page 10 nave SHOWN two ideal gowns
Ior monte carlo IN fuii season. The
ngure wearing the smart hat Is exploit
ing folret model OF considerable
charin.
mere you VIII see the graceful draped
| tuhic Which foiret introduced with such
soou erect IN LIE range at the Thea.
ire de IAthenee. chose this model be-
cause " is Tree from eccentricity and II
very ntiy Illustrates what i have been
saying ABOUT graceful and feminine
hgne. One cannot call this design
Classic in outline; nevertheless II pos
sesses all the subtle charm of cleverly
arranged Greek draperies.
The material OF which the tunic
shown in the sketch was made is
worthy or attention. II WAS 4 heavy
make or tulle. and the elaborate de-
signs were carried out in tiny porcelain
beads and straw embroidery. tho latter
taking the form OF little starlike flow
ers which gave delightful effects when
surrounded by bead foliage. The latest
Idea IN Paris is 10 copy these embroid-
cry designs from old and very valuab Bile
garments preserved in the Cluny Mu-
scum; in some cases the designs are
surprisingly Intricate and thousands
or tiny beads In faded colors are
pressed into the service. The introduce
ton of miniature flowers worked in
supple straw is an effective feature. and
these embroideries have to be studied
closely before one can realize their
true yalIe from an artistic point OF
view. The gown ! am now describing
was worn at tho sporting Club last
Thursday night by beautiful Partisan
and it was universally admired.
My second drawing shows lovely
evening gown worn at a private ball re-
Gently given in the Hotel de Paris. The
gown is an admirable specimen OF the
graceful and cminently picturesque