Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 266, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 November 1916 — FURS TO THE FORE [ARTICLE]

FURS TO THE FORE

Long and very distinctive coats trimmed with fur are an assured vogue for the coming months. This is an economical fashion which permits of much variety. With those who ought to know, the belief stands firm that for the early months of autumn the coat goyvn. will, remain in favor, as well it may. But with the coming of the colder days, resource will fall back on this second line of defense, the cloth coat of particular cachet, with always a touch of fur In Its composition. And as many are already in process of thinking out the future of their warm wraps and the renovating of fur possessions, it is wise to talk oj this subject at this moment. From a reliable source there hails a report that will be readily credited, of a feeling for “capey” effects at tinback. One very stunning coat seen a short while ago illustrated the fact that these tiny capes swung from the shoulders can be very charming. It was developed in brown gabricord and ornamented effectively with rows of coarse machine stitching and bands of skunk. The cape effect was very obvious and took form in a separate loose swing affair, weighted by a deep band of the fur. A collar of the skunk gave a touch of richness to the coat. JustM word about furs. Reduced in size, as are both neck fitments and muffs, almost more skill than ever will be required to maneuver these new fashions. There was abundant evidence last year of the futility of amateur fingers trying to compose one of those upright collars, the upper edge of which stood right away from the head at the back. For the construc-

tion of these the most delicate shaping is exacted, while only a past master in the peltry art is capable of producing the more elaborate of collars, some of which are so ingeniously contrived that they can be rolled down right over the shoulders or rolled upward to close cosily about the throat and incidentally almost envelop the head. Again, though simpler in general effect, there is probably quite as much, if not more, making in the small melon muff than was exacted by the straight, loose saddle bag flung over a separate bolster foundation. Obviously the decree aimed at is the complete suppression of the mammoth muff. At the same time it is clear even at this early date that the melon shape will have many formidable rivals. Few women are very enamored of the melon in its most extravagantly small and pronounced aspect.