Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-14
SPRING FASHION SHOW
OPENS, DESPITE RAIN
Dismal Skies Fail To Dannt Thous-
andS OF Men and
Women.
spHINGTlME SPIRIT PREVAILS
Shops Show Galaxy OF Fine Things
Women Love, With No Signs OF
the War-I.ittIc Change Noticed
in Latest Shoes.


Dismal skies end drcnchinc rain fail
cd TO dim the opening OF Hichmond's
fashion show yesterday. To-day. il
the clouds cooperate thronss will
again promenade and linYcr long be-
fore each OF the big show windows.
where tradesmcn are rejecting l.: u
noteworthy way the latest modes from
many great fashion center.
Shops everywhere. and especially on
Broad street. spoke the sentiments o.
Spi inStime in tones so loud. 80 beau
tiful ana clear that the lowering
clouds were pierced and the splash
ing rain damntcd not the thousands Of
women. and not = few men. who wighcd
TO listen aud to learn OF what Will he
Worn by those whc know what Is ;o
b" smart during tho approaching: sum.
mer. Listening. they heard. and. To
many OF them. was revealed an array
OF wearing apparel both dainty and
serviceablc. beautiful and practical.
Not only in the windows but in side
the shOls. flowers and an atmosphere
Of l'Ght music aud sunshine prevailed.
IL is to again revol in this show that
crowds will fare forth to-day not 50
boldly perhaps II tive day he ,vcr-
cast. but. nevertheless. they VIII e..
for milady must know just wha, Is
what. and where it can he obtained.
10 matter "nit inc weather.
i!cadGear. footwear. gowns. lingerie.
fine fabrics and 4 galaxy of fine things
that women love were yesterday de-
Nourcd b. eager eyes. Mems wcarinl.
apparel was shown In amazing variety
ana style. \ novelty dark green Cab
ric was horaldcd rs tho" color TO-
men. but tho more staiG blues and
mixed chevio:s and worsteds still hold
their own. Fewer military novelty
suits AND coats arc being shown thar
last year. Several shops showed n
dazzling display OF gayly ,olorcd sport
coats for men.
WOOD STILL PLENTIFUL
FOR WoMES'S HEELS
The displays OF things to wear shown
in tn" woren's shops and in the do
nartmcnt stores Jailed utterly 10 let
II II" kncwr that war is abroad In III.
world fa!"tily nrettv and over,yi,clr,-
ihSl% attractive. gowns and lingerie on
HiSpIay f'ttcd in perfectly with Tho
pHa"t'fu! flowers and tho general al
'n'SphefH % lirh- and colcr that ncr-
Naued both windows and stores.
Not Vet: II Is noted has Tho -ov
"rAmcnt Influenced to any oo,ica,hi,.
extent III" height OF wo,nan's shoes
Lea her or not leather. they still corr.
h'Eh' ard u" heals are just rs hi:-, -
tnen. the heels are not a.,
.ta'hef' WhiCh makes il alright 10 wear
mem rs high - one desires. 70, wood
Is sun plentiful. EXCEPT for fuo,
Inc pumps shown for womo,,s ,.
arc wonderful creations. There az.
t'ipeo pumps in ratcnt leather viii
hoNei'E buckles and patcn, oyforss
Wi.n very high french hec'@. shoe
,,r, ~ csS wear We're IL browns and
SraNs' with hosiery to match. ana Ill,
"'o"h Is a tavori;c fer ,.rv-dar yn,r
ne gowns hcCgar description SO
!epiHte arc they in lovclincas or ia,
crials' used IL ,hclr constituents, -.
nrtlStFF OF design. OF cTcctivcaess ~
arc . "I.a nf,";y Of line The suits
:pr!nG. of striking cycollon, 'n'
s,sie; and the hats are ali tSaf a Ia,
Snoutd be when ;hc woman WHO !,
M"arihS II IS utterly satisfied wi,b !,
ana her soul is At peace. '"