SOMETHING SEEN AND TO BE SEEN

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 455, 13 March 1909, Page 11

SOMETHING SEEN AND TO BE SEEN

A cursory glance does not satisfy, even a half-hour is insufficient to view the, splendid models in millinery which the Economic is now showing.

The blending of colours, the shapes, and the. art in the fashioning of the tout ensemble are. indeed exquisite. Apparently, golden brown, or to give the correct nam'o, moutardc, is very fashionable, for this colour dominates entirely, and mingling with the new bridge green makes a glorious combination and Hare of colour.

A ,inost picturesque hat is a "Merry Widow," fashioned in coarse bridge green, corded silk, the largo shaded rcoxitarde and green wing having a most delightful effect, amidst a dainty splash of green satin. Another harmonious creation is a largo picture hat of Peclier hcngaline, with velvet mole shaded roses, and largo sheeny wings. Perhaps for uniqueness, ' the "Merry Widow" hat in black and white, striped silk, with the now shade of green corded silk, delightfully touched with tiny black silk buttons, and hugo white wings, is the choicest chapeau shown this season. It is an exquisite idea in millinery, perfectly carried out, and is worth inspection on its own merits alone. A jaeinthe-colourod chip is liewilelcringly smart and pretty, adorned with large penseoshaded roses and autumn foliage. I'enseo is the now shade of wedgwood blue, being most charming, whilst jacintho is the same in a darker tone. These two shades arc much in vogue, proving distinctly becoming to many people. Never before have such perfect models been seen in Wellington, and they are in such numbers that one has a tremendous assortment to pick from. Messrs. George and Kersley's establishment is now so universally known, that it requires no introduction as a leading drapery business house, as it caters for every class. A "Merry Widow" copper-brown satin hat evidently catches tho eye, and the admiration, if exclamations of delight are proof of its individual Jieauty. The sheen of the satin, with its wealth of glorious gold roses, in satin and velvet, and tho simplicity of tho whole, is quite distingue. A framboise-coloured hat in silk and straw is entirely bewitching. This lovely new shade is something between rose du barri and corail, and is exceedingly delicate, yet has a delightful warmth of tone that fairly captivates the eye. Seen on dark tresses, it must prove a triumph to the fortunate wearer. Wings are things of beauty and perfection this season. So extremely large that they half smother a hat, and although such favourites of the moment for embellishing, they arc really not expensive in price. A table full of these is marvellously attractive. Pheasants' wings are much used—their magnificence uniquely their own, Nothing is quite so perfect or so beautiful. Less exepensive hats are tho smaller models, now so much in evidence. For travelling or evory-day wear, tho Economic has a special display. One very pretty affair in bridge green straw, wreathed in opalo silk roses and leaves, is inexpensive at 12s. Gd. Many of this, description can bq scon, nothing being rnoro suitable or becoming for hard wear than these smaller shapes, A stand deyoted entirely to black and white is conspicuous. - Wings, plumes, and ospreys adorn many of these models. A hat composed entirely of white wings and tulle on a white silk shape has a peculiarly sweet effect. The neiv shades in gray are fiimco, chinchilla, souris, caiman, and varech. Several hats in these tones are charn.aig. Often the five shades are intermingled, the effect being most recherche. All these chapeaux aro imported, many being Parisienne and Viennese. Inspection is invited, not only in the millinery department, but all over the house, as entirely new goods of the present season are being displayed. C 991