Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 251, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 October 1915 — Purple Is Autumn’s Favorite. [ARTICLE]

Purple Is Autumn’s Favorite.

In the realm of fashion, where many delightful rumors come true, it is said that purple will be a favored color for late summer and autumn. Soft shades and wistaria, as well as the very deep shades of reddish purple, all bid for recognition. Dark colors have already gained such prominence one sees little of the bright colors. The tango and other brilliant, harsh colors which have been so popular have entirely passed, and black and navy blue are most favored by fashion leaders for suits, dresses and coats. In line with the craze for things black and white are the new handbags of silk, which have striped lining to match, or in direct contrast, are gayly lined with flowered satins or silk. The handles are of the black and white silk or of black moire, as when the bag is all black, ornamented with the gilt clasps.