The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
kaufman's

Fitting from shop to shop, seeing the gorgeous displays of spring styles, Miss Fashion herself frequenter of first this | one, and then the other, the fashionable world was out in regal attire yesterday, | from early morn until dew-y eve, and | at no place was there a more interested l throng than at KaufInan's the popular "ready-to-wear' shop, which has become such component part and such q neces- sary part of the modish womans exist
 ence that she couldn't really get along without 1t.
 cellent judgment in selecting his stock, MT. Kaufman has fairly outdone all previ- ouS efforts this season, and his display yesterday was one of the most perfect that has ever been seen In Birmingham.
 Every department is well equipped and
 from the simplest lingerie gown to the most gorgeous of imported models, Kauf- toners. the worth of their money in style, fit and workmanship
 Never before has there been such a beautiful selection to choose from and never have so many colors been used in the fashioning of costumes, and it Is safe to say that the person who can't be pleased at kaufman's, cant be plea sed at all, for there is everything that heart can desire in the matter of dress.
 In the handsome display rooms many models were admired and to specialize would be difficult, but among the many one gown that was very much commented upon was in black and white, a duplicate model worn at the Winter Larden in New York. and which is perfectly stunning. The draped skirt was of black and the minaret effect was of white taffeta, while the bodice was made of white taffeta, held at the waist with q broad band of black velvet. A large velvet rose in the crimson shades was the sonly ornament and the vest and "Margot" collar of white chiffon, beautifully finished this lovely creation.
 blouse that was unusual both in style and material was of Apricot shadow lace over cream chiffon. It was trimmed about the neck and sleeves with cream shadow lace and tiny bunch of French flowers finished 1t at the low cut neck.
 deal of attention was in brilliant Tango yellow. lined with the softest orchid tint ed chiffon, tiny clusters of French roses in brocade effect forming the lining. At the neck and sleeves a heavy fril of the material with cord. making of it two separate ruffles, was used, while the skirt of the coat wider frill was used with the corded effect
 A tailor gown in China blue moire was draped gracefully and over it tunic. short in front and longer in the back was used. The coat was short and loose and lined with white messalne and was cut on very graceful lines and about the neck was a touch of color in Oriental ef- fleets, used on the collar and lapels.
 The window decorations at Kaufman's attracted attention for their originality and unique effect, and some of the hand somest gowns seen at all were those on display i' these windows.
 One particularly lovely gown was of Venice lace over ecru net, eXquisitely fashioned. The bodice carried out the motif in the Venice lace over ecru net and the waist was finished with girole of pale pink satin ribbon and black net, while a cluster of vivid pink roses adorn- ed the corsage.
 Another very handsome model was of pink taffeta made along the very bouf- fate lines, theskirt having the pannier effect. The waist was very full and beau tifully draped and the low neck was fin
 shed with broad revers of white chiffon cloth handsomely hand embroidered in pale pink and green and blue flowers A tiny row of black velvet held the elbow length sleeves together as well as the low neck and a girdle of taupe velvet gave just the necessary FTenchy touch to the costume.