Unusual Assemblage of Original and Beautiful Dresses As a little girl in the nursery, whose frocks and pinafores were made by the visiting seamstress, did not the mention of Par outfits, overheard on visits one's elders in the drawing roo! thrill one with jealous longing: Nowadays we have attained the desire of our childish hearts and are sufficiently grown up to be able to join in the discussion of French. Fashions. Indeed we have had the pleasure of having the latest fancies of France brought directly to us in a display which Mme. Josephine, of Madelaine et Josephins, is tshibiting at the Astor House, Suite between the hours of 10 and 12 and five.
One visits such a showing with trepidation, torn between admiration of the lovely gowns and a reluctance to ask the fateful question: "What is the price" In this case, however, the actual costs are lower than one would anticipate, for in spite of the style and elegance of the materials their prices range between 8150 and $300. Sport and street dresses, gowns for the dansants or dinners, and elaborate evening creations are displayed here, with one or two stunning coats and some_evening copas which are exceptionally graceful.
When one looks at the charming new fabrics from which Mme. Josephine has evolved these beguiling garments one realizes how idly the wheel of fashion has revolved within the last—few months—materials. one never dreamed of, much less saw. A new sort of alpaca is being used effectively and also some glorified everywhere, braiding is in vogue, beady are as popular as ever and lame (metalled) materials are the latest word for evening wear, Crepe Roma, another charming fabric, (usually unattainably pensive) is used to cellent advantage in an_ evening gown, heavily embroidered in patters of dull white China beads.. Moire, the new moire in its almost impalpable patterns, makes up into a_ spellbinding bouffant evening gown, with inserts of silver lace. A bewitching evening cape is fashioned of georgette and chiffon, trimmed with tiny chenille dots of buttons, sewed on by hand so as to make bands of black and white. The extensive display includes models from the most sive Parisian designers and some original creations—from Madelaine et Josephine, and ery garment is different.
Another exhibit of exclusive designs is fo be seen at Mahriah's where some of the choicest models of Lanvin, Drecoll, Rennée and others are already' being shown, although they are only the vanguard of other models which are expected on the next boats, In-
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