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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
6
Paris fashion notes describe fall ensembles with fur wraps and velvet accents. Garments range from evening gowns by Bechof David to Empire cut dresses, with orange and gold embellishments and beaver hats dominating the scene.
A guide to suit waists and blouse matching highlights favored colors such as navy blue seal and golden brown with lighter tones like ocher lavender and taupe. It notes fabrics including chiffon marquisette and mesh for stylish three piece and two piece silhouettes with chiffon veiling and white linings common in black waists.
The ad describes belted suit trays and mats of sponge rubber six to eight inches wide, washable and flexible for washstands. A bone combo file and nail cleaner in an imitation leather case costs 19 cents. Rouge leaves shaped as cloth flowers are sold by a four petaled flower. Tortoise shell manicure sets with real shell handles cost 3 dollars per set or 3 dollars each. Mother of pearl outfits priced at 2 dollars.
The article describes teen and young women garments with matching sizes but varying cuts from serge to satin in street and dancing dresses. It notes trims like lace, embroidery, and sashes, highlights accessories such as ivory back hairbrushes with rubber cushions and etched art nouveau perfume bottles, and mentions hairstyles and color trends including white frocks and pastel dresses.
Fashion notes predict white gloves remain in demand for both long and short styles this fall. Dark costume colors shift preference to black gloves. Kid and lambskin leads long gloves, with glace kid limited to evening wear. twelve button lengths favored for elegance.
New fall suits feature heavy braid trimming on coats at collars cuffs revers and pocket flaps and on skirts as banding and tuck edging. Embroidery in self colors, velvet satin moire trims and fancy buttons dominate. Collars cuffs and revers often satin with chiffon edging as veling becomes a highlight.
The article outlines outing hats with simple, modish lines and unusual materials. Leather trims, suede, patent leather and stitched kid models appear as new styles, with tweed hats lined in chamois and feld wings forming deceptive, crossherringbone shapes attached to flat wires. Widespread trim using bows or cahochons in braid, leather, plaid silk or beads is noted.
The article describes striped fabrics used in morning and tailored dresses with stripes running vertically for the body and horizontals for trimming. It notes satin piping at the neck and sleeves, possible lace or velvet cravats, and combines stripes with plain fabrics for bodice or trimming. Latest French fashion mentioned.
The tunic remains popular for fall with long silhouettes and shorter Paris styles. It often falls below the knees or bands below them and is commonly made from sheer fabrics like marquisette silk voile or chiffon. Overdresses echo tunics and suit afternoon and evening gowns, embracing oriental inspired detailing.
The article reviews fall dresses and hats with high crested beaver hats and blue black shades, plum broadcloth suits with empire lines and pearl buttons, and fur scarfs with white satin lining. It notes contrasting silks, rose plumes set on the right, and white gloves with striped fur muffs, praising Paris autumn fashion and the rise of artificial rose decorations.
Fashion notes describe black velvet as a versatile autumn and winter fabric. Designers pair velvet with eyelet embroidery lace and Spanish lace for gowns, tunics, and accessories. Sashes, hats, and evening wraps in velvet create texture and contrast with chiffon, tulle, satin, and embroidery.
Fashion notes highlight colored laces gaining popularity with black and white nets, tinted patterns, and metal threads. Persian designs recur alongside Maline and Chantilly, with flat laces evoking antique patterns and run laces common. Tight and sheer laces remain in demand.
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