The Washington herald., 1917-03-16
CHARMING GOWN SALON
LANSBURGH & BRO.
All Trappinss of Partisan Atelier, and
New York Shops Seen in Openins.

new and important addition to the
fashion showrooms of washington was
made last week. when the recently COM
pleted gown salon was opened at Lans-
brush & Bro. The launching Of the
spring fashions was accompanied with all
the trappings that mark the exhibits In
Partisan ateliers of fashion and in the
exclusive New York shops. Gowns were
displayed on living models, there was
string orchestra and a throng Of inter-
ested PATRONAGE
Tho new showrooms are splendidly
equipped with long mirrors. luxurious
moss-green velvet carpets, and a per-
fected system of lighting. A charming
little ivory-fitted boudoir. known as the
French room" has been set aside for
the display Of evening gowns exclusively
Arranged allurtngly In the showcases are
all the smart accessories to At milady
from the highest wave on her well-coited
head to tho tip of her smart little boot.
Lansburgh's Is showing q particularly
modish line Of tailored suits and after
noon frocks The suits come In all the
bright prev ling colors, though the ubiq-
uttous dar- blue IL much shown and ie
worked out in all manner Of novel de-
signs. Georgette for afternoon gowns is
the last word. heavily embroidered and
beaded In self or contrasting tonsa
Taretas stiIl stylish.
Tanetas stfll have q vogue and crepe de
chimes are always popular for the soft
draped models which this shop Is dis
playing. Burgundy. plum. battleship gray
and all variety OF blues and browns are
designed for street wear when the top
coat Is laid aside. For evening wear,
soft sstins. tafretas and tulles are shown
in the French room" which is well
worth a visit for its exquisite riot of
a1H foh -.
tive are the graduation frocks Of white
ruffled net and batiste. which come in
wide variety Of styles adapted to the
taste Of the very young miss
a comparatively new department at
Lansburgh's Is the footwear salon. where
the latest thing in shoes and slippers
from the best bootmakers of the coun-
try are shown at remarkably moderate
prices. Despite all prophecies, the high
shoe will be the smart thing for spring,
judging by the elaborate display of the
high boot that LansburE IL making.
Suede, kid and Russian calf arc pre-
fered materials, apparently, and various
combinations OF these are shown in
pumps and ties.
Gray Suede Popular,
Grey suede will have an extensive vogue
this spring. especially in the Colonial
former generations Of Colonial footwear,
| and are ornamented with small neat
| silver buckles which Lansburghs has
originated. and sells exclusively. Rus
sian calf pumps with designs worked out
in perforations are very good this spring
and other lighter pumps are fashioned
from Havana brown kid with quarters
Of suede to match. For evening wear,
an exclusive line Of silver and gold
brocade slippers arc shown in all the
colors to harmonic with the delicate
shades popular In dinner and dance
frocks.
Apropoes Of shades, the millinery at
Lansburgh's features all the new soft
colors in silk and braid. Sport models
are worked out in folds Of silk or straw
] almost without ornamentation. A wide
| variety Of Leghorn hats for garden and
afternoon wear Is being shown and al
ready. the white sailor with its smart
stin wing has found a place In the show
cases and in tho taste Of discriminating
patronage. Black hats for street wear
come In attractive tailored models soft
ened with brims ornamented with nat
designs Of gay colored brocade cut from
Oriental fabrtcA