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Show WINTER'S CHIC DESIGN NEW York, Dec. 9. With, the criea of victory stili resounding through tae crisp ciiill air, the conscious pride or. the victor is reflected in the face of every true American. For we are truly victorious. Not as the conqueror of old who pillaged and plundered not tor humanity's welfare but for some secret personal aim, but like the armies of justice who found it necessary neces-sary to cause some bloodshed before the full realization of their purpose was appreciated. To be sure, all are relieved at the happy announcement of iinal peace, but it is for us all to realize also the trying times which will ensue the terrible ter-rible conflict. For this reason the women who have proved so patriotic In the past have resolved not to plunge blindly and buy the luxuries that they had eliminated from their wardrobe while a state of war existed. So the styles will remain just as predicted pre-dicted for the winter season. Probably one of the most important outcomes of this world war is the establishing es-tablishing in America of industries and services which we had hitherto depended entirely upon other countries coun-tries for. The one which itnerests my lady most is the absolute independence independ-ence of America in the designing of and successful development of the prevalent silhouette. When Paris decreed de-creed that the skirts were to be short and narrow, the American women frowned and objected seriously to this proposed fashion; and then when Paris wasn't looking, we deliberately lengthened our skirts to the ankle, and now we are enjoying one of the most favored modes that has ever appeared ap-peared in the history of costume design. This accounts for the charming, distinctive, dis-tinctive, truly American silhouette that is in character long, narrow and sometimes some-times draped. I saw a stunning example ex-ample of this style on Fifth avenue the other day, worn by a tall, slim creature who was equally as charming as her dress. It was developed in black satin and the two loose panels that fell in the back were heavily embroidered em-broidered wtih jet. A small turban was worn with this frock, and a huge cape of lynx fur formed a fitting complement com-plement to the costume. These luxurious-looking things are well stablished in the esteem of Dame Fashion and her faithful followers. Many new furs and pelts are used in most unusual combinations. A mole stole, for instance, is edged with ermine. er-mine. The young girl, of course, does ont attempt to wear such as this, the privilege being reserved for the matron mat-ron and delightful person of more mature ma-ture years. For young girls are the attractive combination of squirrel and nutria. This does not sound very pleasing, but to se the perfectly adorable little set that it was my privilege to see in one of our very exclusive shopB would eradicate completely any dislike that this description might tend to stimulate stimu-late in the reader. |