The New York herald., 1921-10-16
Americans Glue FarelUelI
Dinner Parties in Paris
Ruby Tiara Given by Princess Anastasia to Bride Of
Her Son, Mr.. William B. Leeds, Once Owned
by Grand Duchess Vladimir of Russia
By MAY BIRKHEAD.

Her guests included the Grand Duchess
George OF Russia, Prince Christopher
and Princess Anastasia.. Prince and
Princess George of Greece and Prince
and Princess Poutiatine.
The ruby tiara. which is the gift OF
Princesss Anastasia. the mother Of Mr..
Leeds to the bride has an interesting
history. particularly In these days when
the crown Jewels Of Russia, and in fact
all Of the Jewels Of the Russian nobil-
ity, are changing hands SO rapidly that
II will be difficult to know in what part
Of the world they might turn up next.
This wonderful tiara was originally
owned by the Grand Duchess Vladimir
of Russia. It was made for her by Car
tier in Paris many years ago and when
II became necessary to sell II 1t was
offered to the same firm, and the Prin-
cess Anastasia has acquired 1t from
Cartier. It is rubies set with diamonds
and the centre ruby Is the famous Beau
harnais ruby, which once adorned the
head OF Napoleon's Empress. Joserhine
Beauharnais. It Is considered one Of the
most magnificent stones in color In the
world.
English shopper In Paris.
The band of autumn shoppers in Paris
continues to increase daily. Last week
who were preparing to sail for home.
This week they have been replaced by
English shoppers who are taking advan-
tage OF the exchange to do their shop
ping in Paris instead Of London. Those
noticed In the shops within the last
week were Lady Marlborough. Lady
Bingham. Lady Bateman. Lady Water.
low. Lady Ribblesdale and Lady Beatty.
all OF whom are Arn1Acsn hcru,
Mrs. Vincent Astor was at Worth's
buying a smart little frock last week.
1t was brown crepe made In tiers of
narrow hounces plated in very fine dia-
gonal plaits. AS each flounce was seal
loped 1t had a plated rose petal effect.
The autumn races have been more in
teresting than usual not only from one
viewpoint of good sport but as a fashion
display. Last Sunday at Longchamp
which practically was the opening for
the races in the Bois compared favor
ably with Grand Prix Day. AS fash
ion display 1t proved very conclusively,
IL the races are still to be taken serious
ly to inaugurate new French styles. that
black will be as smart as ever during
the winter There were any number of
models that had been shown at the Au-
gust shows in bright colors, to be noted
in black without even the dash Of color
in the belt or any sort OF trimming that
the dressmakers have been insisting up
on. This sea of black after so much
talk about bright colors was the most
important feature. Next in Importance
was tho steel trimming. Steel nail heads
and steel beads trim everything; hats.
dresses, sacks. card cases and shoes are
elaborately embroidered In steel.
The autumn races seem to indicate so
strongly that the great vogue for mate
lasse fabrics will not only continue
throughout the winter but will cover the
early spring. that Mr.. Rodier. the mas
ter fabric maker. of France. was called
into consultation on the subject of
spring fabrics. Rodier is already show
ing an extensive collection of spring
fabrics which are to be the leading
novelties. and they spell matelasse In
many new senses Of the word. He has
created a new crepon in this quilted eff
feet which so delighted the Queen OF
Rumania when she recently visited the
Rodier show rooms that she was c. Led
upon to christen 1t. She gave 1t Ghe
name of "Baragladine," q name Which
figures In o new play which she has
Just written. Baragladine will appear
In the spring as a fabric at the same
time that II appears as play. 1t Is
made in silk. wool and cotton.
According to Rodier crepes Will be as
strong as ever for spring. There arc
many other novelties besides the quilted
crepes. There will be crepe called
"Martellafior," Crepe Bosseline."
"Crepe Niger" which are named ac-
cording to the designs that they carry.