Show bernhardtz BERN HARDTS ART IN DRESS GREAT SPLENDOR OR OF OF THE WORLDS GREATEST ACTRESS luch study given to make each gown adaptable to tile the part pre aenied taste and genius very evident what does madame bernhardt Dern hardt wear during her engagement in this country this question about tho the famous actress ac was asked askea by every cery woman unable to judge by seeing for herself and tile the reply la is thu the du le gated exclamation cla mation her hei gowns are simply gorgeous they are a part of her in the many plays presented bern hardt hard harithas thas has aa aiuppa unity of displaying pluming dis a throat great variety of dresses dresie dres ie und and thousands of women who have hau packed tile the large the theartres theatres atres a at every performance reever she alie appeared have stared at them in ili wonder recognizing not only their perfect adaptation to thu the part presented but also aho how much of bernhardtz Bern hardts own oun table and denlas there then was in ili thein HER GUMUS GENIUS LOH FOR siga skin IN what Is it tile the gift displayed in this particular Is as characteristic of the woman as any other of tile the countless details which velch go to make maho her the public roub lic idol of all lands even den those who lid did not language of the play were full fall well able to comprehend that of the silk satin and lace facing them over th the naming flaming footlights this artist haa ha demonstrated to thousands mat it a bonvil yow n may be superior in lines and construction to the flimsy models sent over each year from parts paris for our slavish following street clothes of course demand a certain amount of conventionality tiona lity in ili order not to make the wearer conspicuous but since the bernhardt engagement in ili their respect five fashion centers not a few devisers devi sers of costumes have declared declai ed their intention of taking indoor styles more seriously ineil rOLLOW nD F for or those women whose incomes admit of certain and extravagant expenditure for clothes it Is just now considered wonderfully smart to furnish their own dressmakers and tailors with watercolor water color sketches of models sped illy drawn for them by famia rUsts hose sketches being used WV for w heir own particular g gowns owns bith the tage taga tor for a precedent these tames lames have found it convenient to idoft its methods for those who can lot indulge in this fad theater glinc f nature t knows 1 ws to bo be its proper setting for prolonged pio longed activity to demonstrate how mine bern hardt manages to m make ake this audacious deviation from fashions dictates attractive it Is well to say thit that she had specially designed a cuirass over which she has her maid wind yards ot of soft ribbon which is finally tied in front with an 1111 ornamental bow and long streamer sti earner ends this style atle Is especially adapted to her as is it makes her appear taller a point well worthy of imitation on oil tills this particular gown the hip swath ing ends enda in ends dripping nith gold fringe her tiny feet are encased in marvelously fitting slippers of cloth oi of gold WONDERFUL ROBB the robe worn in tho the breakfast scene in magda is worthy of study it is a silver encrusted lace creation over oer pastel blue set up with wide shoulders and a swathing scathing of pale pal 0 blue ribbon ending calling in large rosettes with stole ends in ili front A but char acter lending touch Is a miniature E empire in stole merely a patted line of priceless sable which gives the frock fiock in ili its empire draping the much needed long straight lines horn from neck to hum hem the sleeves too which aie lace puffs with for forearms earnis of transparent lace show pale blue bracelets at their division made visible only by the artists gestures a subtle touch but very plea pleasing shig CO IX PAMILLE Ih deed are lier her camalle hil liell dresses the first mystery Is in ili silver strewn gatine gau ie wrought with a lattice work of pink ribbon embroidery near tile tho flare at the foot this outer work of art being fashioned over lettuce green satin the till hip swathing and stole ends are in the same tone and she wears with extraordinary grace a frosty pe pelerine lerino of pale green cliff chiffon fon decorated with fetching clusters of blush roses another of the camille frocks reveals the french dress dressmakers dressm akeis mahers power powei of detail the material Is lustrous white satin with raised embroidery in variegated pink flowers with green foliage tho the corsage resplendent with well set gems another change to which she treats her audience in camille Cam Is a gorgeous half fitting robe of white lace semi fitting fetting princess Is this model the lace flecked with reddish gold fagu figures res seemingly woven into the texture pale pink Is the foundation as Is also the hip lining ur HER M ANGELO LO COSTUME in angelo amnie mme Bernhard Vs dress an italian princess costume la Is fashioned from gorgeous goree oui gold brocade it Is set up tip on short liala fitted 0 41 C a if 77 I 1 sit 7 3 it T RF MADAM ili castiline Cos tiline worn ili her famous camille atall scene assumes naoumes an added phase of enjoyment to womankind sara bernhardtz Dern Bern hardts rea crea eions are curiously interesting from tile hie point of view that they serve as an advance courier of what may ile bo accomplished by coir i who effect the hourglass figure as mat demanded by fashion purveyors ifer her carriage Is lofty her chest Is high her waist line ample and her head well poised quite the reverse you will observe from tile the figure usually attributed to french women but how unfettered 1 Is hern hardts every action tind how low splendid her movements in r words she has mastered so eo absolutely the art of dressing well that once clothed she Is utterly oblivious of her adornments A innovation novel in anderl derl Is tile the hip flip swathing of all mme ame bernhardtz Bern hardts gowns ani and all her frocks aro are set up tip on classical lines the boadicea bodices show waist lines either cither below her natural bust or well down on her abdomen preferably the latter style as it gives her body that enle which every womans comans better D bodice lines wit t P p e long sweeping folds of the skirt attached the mater lal fal Is so BO draped as to present an unbroken straight front front from the tucker decorated corsage to the foot line beautifully adjusted leg of mutton sleeves alc eves of gold bracale bro cale ineat fitted forearm coverings of cloth of gold the latter extending in shaped circular hares flares well drown down over the knuckles ending just a touch of to soften the effect A clesle Irn import pory of crepe deftly touched tou with embroidery of deeper tone accentuates the beauta of the ensemble this cloak hangs bangs in long straight lines over the gown being hut together at the sides with tan tant stry mile cords and tas sels with this Is worn a log dog collar of pearls other feminine accessories quite out of the ordinary are tile the lewel jewel studded cloth of gold chatelaine hag bag suspended on n long dangling din gling gold chain and several plain linked gold chains worn in festoons fes over the corsage |