The use of kid, of patent Jeather and suede is one of the outstanding features in the display of winter hats and very novel and imaginative effects have been, attained by the clever use of them. They form facings of brimmed hats, are crushed in combination witl? gay striped materials of silk persuasion to form the soft toques that come from the Oriental headdresses, they are cut out in any number of fan-tactic silhouettes to paste themselves flat against a background of velvet, of silk, or of felt.
Fringes of leathers and _suedes tipped with bright metal nail heads form a unique trimming for the models with upturned brims.
Embroidery has proved its charm by enduring many seasons, and it promises to outdo all its own previous records in colour and design for the coming season. Worked out in chenille, worsted yarn, in narrow ribbons, in metal thread, combined with beads of all kinds, with cutouts of fabric that contrast with the material of which the hat itself is made, embroidery lends itself most attractively to the winter mode.
Duvetyn in combination with silk or baronette satin in both the high colours and the more sombre shades, promises to be good for fall. Bright colours will predominate for street wear, but there will always; be the generous number of more dressy hats made on large, blocked lines for the more forma! occasions and these for the most part will be of black with colourful trimming saving that of self colour for popularity.
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