THE WORLD of FASHION

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 22, 2 June 1906, Page 62

THE WORLD of FASHION

(By

MARGUERITE )

LACE ‘-DOG-COLLARS.” Very light, effective collars fashioned of three narrow bands of insertion, caught together at intervals of a few inches with three tiny rosettes of lace perpendicularly placed—each punctual ed with a tiny coral bead or turquoise —are immensely popular as accompaniments to blouses of crepe de chine, while more elaborate examples are to be seen embroidered with silver or gold ribbon, embellished with little roses in pahpink, yellow or blue gauze showered with gold dust.

THE RELIEVING TOUCHES. Bright and pale violet, fashion authorities declare, will la- much used this winter in relieving touches. A sort of crude young salad green will also be employed with widely dissimilar colours, as well as cerise, orange, and the softer oriental tints. The shade in cerise which seems to have found favour with the manufacturers very nearly approaches the old magenta. In thin millinery velvet this colour may trim a brown hat. the velvet gauged in elaborate brown puffs, and into cachepeigne Mounees and deckOne piece of millinery in the two colours had a cerise velvet crown and brown felt brim, which turned up sharply at one side, where a vast brown owl head and wings were placed. NOTES ON NOVELTIES. The Empire coat, the Empire frock, and the Empire styles generally have introduced a desire for Empire jewels. These are most graceful and artistic, with a kind of fragility that is a part of their charm. Amethysts are in favour. As an antique gem the amethyst dates back into the remotest times, when an amethyst necklace adorned the neck of Egypt’s fair maidens. Enamel brooches, diamond buckles and the like are all much thought of. Peridots are the newest stone. They are something like emeralds. Pink peridots are seen and are almost like amethysts.

The latest idea in hairdressing is the “pneumatic roll.” They are at once one of tlie most charming ami convenient adjuncts to fashionable coiffures. POPULARITY OF GOLD BRAID. It is not everyone who ran wear with iM'comingness that glistening gold that holds first place in the world of fashion, and for such the tarnished gold that has been proved so effective is brought into use. With white fur it is invariably the tarnished gold braid or the tarnished gold lace that is employed for its decoration, ami it is quite a fancy of the moment to have little chemisettes, even to vests of chiffon, made of soft white fur. with lines of narrow gold braid forming a series of V’s or outlining the shape of the collar. On deep cuffs of white fur. and on those most up-to-date sleeves of white fur reaching only from wrist to elbow, the narrow hi aid or gold lace makes lines up the arm. apparently reducing the bulkiness which is almost inevitable with fur. With long-haired furs but little braid is used, as so much would be hidden, but to make up for this Luge rosettes of the tarnished gold lace or tassels accompany these. FASHION S FANCIES. Designs in machine stitching a; ‘ executed upon otherwise plain cloth skirt. To have pipings of the cloth

following elaborate conventional patterns is very up-to-date. Little tabs, each spotted with a goodsized button, are an approved form of decoration. Cloaks with full sling sleeves are among the smartest of novelties. Chenille as an embroidery thread is more important than ever. Little 't rands of colon red kid also give won derfully soft effects. Black and white i* one of the smartest of present da\ combinations for Ermine or its clever imitation is seen more often with black dresses than with coloured gowns.