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Bustle fashion and hats stir town talk in New York
The article surveys bustle era couture and the hat question as designers showcase bustle dresses and tight silhouettes. It notes shifts toward crown styles from sailors and tam designs, with emphasis on opulent trims, veils, and ostrich plumes. The piece highlights public intrigue over returning to historical silhouettes and the growing importance of hats in the season’s fashion dialogue.
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Jong Rinat
Hickson
New York
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