Latest London fashions.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 196, 17 August 1895, Page 1 (Supplement)

Latest London fashions.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Regent-street July 20. For a long time this pasb season no spring millinery could be worn as repeated frosts senb us shivering back to our fura and heavy wraps, which ib would be rash to put really away for a long time to come, as they will certainly be needed for ' easy re* ference, , as Captain Cuttle would Bay. Still a little very welcome sunshine and milder breezes (even if transitory), ab last bid uS take heart on the subject, and encoarag o us ab least to 'think about' our spring gowns, coats and hate, even should we have to bide a wee before donning them, co it may be with you. Spring millinery is always specially tempting with its freshness and brightness, the crisp straw, with spring flowers and ribbons, are so fascinating after a long spell of dark felta with heavy trimmings of feathers and velvets.

In Fig. I have sketched a simple bub very pretty spring nab -in one of the new shapes, Ib is of biscuit coloured straw, and is brimmed with purple velveb and roaettea of violets, the arrangement) of which the sketch clearly indicates.

Brighb yellow and also shot straws are used much this sprine and summer for rustic hats, which will be trimmed wibh flowers ad libitum, white and cream lacee, and black lisse (especially accordioned) in place of black lace, which does nob promise to be bo favoured this season for millinery as it was last.

Capes are too useful this season to be discarded. Here is one of the latest Paria models in the way of capee. Ib was worn at one of the spring meetings, and made a decided hit. Sable revere struck a coey

note on bhe principal portion of bhe confection, which was built black velours dv nord% while standing oub crisply was a scolloped cape in satin, matching the browny-yellow shade of bhe fur. This upper tippet, very butterfly like, formed a kiud of background to my lady's pretty head and throat. Satin, was further brought into request for a couple of rosebtea and the lining of this very delightful garment. Provided the drew sleeves are cosily lined, the sleeveless eub-awaycoats with big rovers are extremely convenient., being made, of course, in harmony with the frock. In velvet costumes the idea is especially excellent. In Fig. 3 I give a novel design for eraploying a woollen crepon of moderate sized pattern which would make a tasteful gown for spring wear. The crepon is fawn colour, and forma bhe skirt, main portion of bodice, and upper parts of eleeves. The throat collar and full vest, with bretellea (which come from under the shoulder collar) and pleaded inlet of skirb are of fawn silk, while the shoulder collar, 'lower sleeves and rosettes, are of olive green velveb.

A pretty afternoon dress is composed of grey spotted crepon cloth, trimmed with collar, boit, and cluster of loops and ends in miroir velveb. The full bodice is cub oub bo describe an all over foliage pattern, through bhe apertures of which peep oub the lining of daffodil yellow sabin. Cuffs to match. Toque in miroir velvet, set off with a feather aigrette. ' Koselli,

• Ib'e bo quieb here, , said Gibson, • thafi I've often lain awake at nighb and listened o the bed-ticking !' . 7