The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-19
FINE WHITE MUSIINs.
pAEIs. IMlY 10.

AINA7s a It4 4H-
opening t+tree
season. when eapes Suddenly be-
~ came the rage, we nave had all
sorts and conditions Of designs
! exploited by. smart woine n-~clp pes long
and capes short. the Henri ". shoulder
mantle and the ultra-lonE, flowing cloak
similar 70 that worn by Catholic priests.
Never Were there garments more pop
ular than these circular capes, and their
extreme popularity has sounded their
kneN. For IN Paris the flowing cape
| has become a Uniform. II has been
worn by women young and old dowdy.
charming. homely and pretty or the
ctrcul0r cape, In the ordinary sense Of
the word, wa have had quite enough.
but recently "A Partisan woman famous
for her beauty appeared at Argnenon-
VILE in a. gorgeous cape, which attracted
general attention and admir- alton.
1t was genuine bull fehter's cloak
which had been purchased in Madrid
for large sum Of money. 1t was made
Of dark sapphire blue satin and richly
embroidered IN colored silks and beads,
The lining WAS IN a deep shade of rose
and the cape was worn over q black
lace evening gown. I assure you that
the effect was magnificent
I have often wondered why these
splendid cloaks have not been more
generally voJn BY beautiful women who
DO not mind looking remarkable. 1t
would De impossible 70 eXaggerate the
beauty Of the gold and silver emhroid-
cries introduced on them. Some Of the
fashionable toreros pride themselves on
having their cap8s as finely and eX-
pensively embroidered as the most
costly gown worn by a Partisan beauty.
/ remember seeing the Mexican bull
fighter Gaona attired for the perform
ance. I interviewed him in his hotel at
Madrid and was amazed 10 find that the
embroideries on his holero Jacket and
dress capa were Of extraordinary flne-
ness That afternoon he wore "a cloak
made OF white silk almost covered with
indian embroideries. There las nothing
garish or snowy about hrs costume and
| thought at tho time that an enter
prisinR woman might do well to seize
upon one or two "capotes De paseo"
and 10 adopt them FOR theatre wear.
Poetic gowns intended for afternoon
wear are being made by the best dress
makers Of such homogeneous materials
a first communion muslin and bands of
ermine This particular muslin has
been in favor all the summer. 1t is fine
as "a aobweb and In the best qualities
beautifully supple I frave seen two or
three PaQu'n models made Of this muslin
and trimmed with narrow bands of er
mine.
One NJ these gowns had a pleated
skirt and q long tunic bordered with the
white fur. The corsaee was crossed over
the bust oue side showing Fl narrow
edge Of eruiue There WAS an exquisite
chonlsette If old .'alenclcnnes lace and
u w1rte sazi1. w't1it-tr WIS drawn rather
light over the hips OF black chiffon vel
vet The sash had long ends which were
knotted low down at the left side and
held together by beautiful paste clasp,
Borders of ermine are being nitro
duced on evening scarfs made Of silver
tulle or ivory chiffon and I have seen
the same fur used AZ q trimming for
dainty dance frocks In silver snd white
tuie mixed Real ermiae Is SO light and
delicate that it seems 10 Ge}anE Of right
to the summer season The combina.
ton OF enc. white muslin. bands Of err
mine and q sash II black chiffon velvet !
H. extremely Partisan
For midsummer garden parties the
novelty If the hour is the fiat topped
parasol made Of rafia straw This straw
is extremely fine and light. can he sewn
together easily and gives d quaint. jap
aneso effect, when embroidered with
sprays ~of flowers in bright colorea
silks These straw narasols look charm