, The Millinery For Autumn! A Grand Opening Display In which all the Latest Ideas are Featured The following notes taken from our opening display wilt'be-of Interest. At the same time we must point out that In the epaoe at our command we cannot do justice to all the Interesting features, md we therefore extend pur Invitation for you to call, so that you can see for yourself the many new ideas In the way of shapings, trimmings, colourings, and the like. VELOURS TO BE MOST POPULAR Easily the most popular Hat for the coming season is the Velour. In style the model may be a Dress Hat or a Tailored Hat, but to bear the hall-mark of fashion it must be a Velour. Our display, therefore, features quite a wonderful range af this attractive^ headwear—some small and close-fitting and . others of medium size, embodying original style notions, in the trimmings. Also included are the ■> STETSON VELOUR TAILORED HATS These are in a variety of new colourings, and have self bands.,., Ivy, olive, tabac, natural, royal blue, yellow, Alice blue are , among the different shades, 'and other models are in a beautiful lustrous black. Next to Velours, Hatters' Plush and Manchons are favourites as the new fabrics for modern hats. LOVELY COLOURS FOR AUTUMN At no time have the colours been richer. Of particular interest are the delicate nasturtium, fuchsia, and'tomato shades, also wallflower tones," Rickett's blue, heliotrope, jade, and copper. The smart black and white models are to continue in vogue, also the all-black models. SHAPES AND TRIMMINGS t Leading features in the matter of shapes' are the widebrimmed Portrait Hats, with droop or straight brims, and the crowns higher than ever, whether they arc blocked or of the draped variety. Military lypes, will also be worn,; we feature the Trench Hat or Helmet-as examples. Trimmings are of chenille, wool, and tinsel. In practically every case" they are hand-made, and reveal very dainty .workmanship.' FOUR OF THE MODELS; One of the Velours.— This is one of tlie features of ISe 'display. The model is wide-brimmed on the lines of the Spanish \ sombrero. The colour is a delicate shade of ashes of roses. Trimming consists of smart-style feature of,crochet flowers in ashes of roses, heliotrope, and saxe blue, mounted on a delph blue ribbon banding.. ..■'..".. ■ ■. Smart Portrait Hat. —This model is most Beautiful.- It is made of black silk velvet, and the- sole trimming _is a clever adaptation of two ermine skins. The contrast is striking, and the hat is attractive for its simplicity. . ...,, The "Sammy" Hat.— A French 1 model. "Sammy,", you must know, is the name by which the American soldier is known—just as the British soldier is known as "Tommy." The "Sammy" Hat, then, has a decided military note about " it—it is somewhat suggestive of a steel helmet in shape. Made ■• in a combination of Alice blue and mastic, with smart style wool trimming in fuchsia, jade green, and mastic. This is... , a very stylish little model.. French Aviator Style.— This is a chic little style in" navy blue silk velvet, surmounted with representation of two aeroplane * blades in navy blue gros-grain ribbon. .The brim is small, and consists of handsome gold brocade. The display is now being held in our millinery showroom, and we again repeat our invitation for you to call.. Famous for over 50 years for Quality, Style and Value! KIRKCALDIE & STAINS, LTD.
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Evening Post, Volume XCV, Issue 43, 19 February 1918, Page 9
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