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~ SUMMER "88 is the. wor lialian :
fashion marks a Tetufn-{o ultra
feminine shapes, according to the
Halian. Trade Commission's fash-
_ ion centre. /
Gone are the’ severely tailored
lines of previous seasons, with the
focus’ for summer ‘88 upon
draping, flattering * tucks | and:
Strategically placed’ knots: which’
accentuate Sensuous Curves, |
“Italian. designers are featuring
highly feminine styles in their ‘col-
lections, taking new Steps towards

soft :

bold, flirty silhoucttes,’* according
to Sandy Singer of the Italian fash-
ion centre. |

““The accents are on body-
conscious .coatours as dresses
wrap, drape and cling,’ "> Singer
added.

“And, once again, the miniskirt,
is the big direction for the summer,
‘in’a variety of fabrications, from
tuffled and flared to short’ and
pencil- straight.”

Summer suits highlight this fem-
‘inine trend with jackets that focus
‘on the torso and hips.

emphasize this talent.:

the general rule of thumb is: the
shorter the jacket,
shirt. .
. Shoulders are articulated; with
rounded, more natural Jineés- in
dolman, raglan and push-up styles.

And gone are the masculine in-

- fluenced sharp, collars, replaced by
V-shaped necklines that add a new ""

softness. |

As. always, Italians have an
imaginative flair with eveningwear,
and the summer collections further

-They can be short and nipped at. g

. the waist for.a curvy outline — or

' ,. shapely, and very jong in three-

THis: SEASON’ stk’ wear ig. the :

answer to every man’s dream. |:

* Lerring even the most traditional
man, ‘each piece tastefully. exhibits
designer - intentions — handsome,”
“simply “, beautiful: clothing : that
~ shuns convention. A

From “artfully ’and playfully
"composed baseball jackets, each

. unique: in its _potpourri-of mixed

‘eolor and texture to the sophistica-*
‘tion of . the hand-finished,
-bodied * shawl.” collar: jacket with ~
gently, ‘extended shoulder: :
Most. silks’ arechosen_ for,
“round ; accessibility 2: ‘and. include

: shantung,’ “shirtweight dupion, soft .:

_ silk, tussah * suiting and“ raw : silk
“nil in a-palette’ of light moss; dar
khaki. -brown: natural, wheat, blue
grey, ‘casablanca blue’ ‘and: black,’

éwith” accents’ of iridescent” ‘purple ,
sand Chinese red. :

z The favored _ shirt of “designer
. Lucind ones® is” one» cut, Iux-' -
uriously, -big in body: with peviectly.,
rolling soft ‘collar,:.a ‘clear , state- |
lent’ of: the. ease. with: which silk.
arments will be. worn “this © season

foose- ©

year-

quarter or seven-eighths lengths.
Skirts’ aredesigned as a

2 Selena contrast to jackets, and

As swimwear.
* sensation

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a". stunning colors.and —
bold designs. These”
. body- conscious
-. Cuts were.
created
> for'comfort :
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light ‘blonde ® ‘will ‘add-
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Golden & reddish tones
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The newest looks feature high-

the fuller the \ waisted empire silhouettes, short
\\baby-doll hems that dip to the
‘knee i in front and back, and lots of

bare shoulders.

“Romance “is back, with: a
definite return to suggestive curves
says Singer.

The cofor schemes which .best
express this summer's soft themes
are sand, khaki and white ~ cither
alone or matched with pastels.

Navy‘ bluc plays an important |
role and is coupled with bene,

beige. and ‘coffee he a new twist
while peach, yellow and - fuchsia
appear | in sujking gcometrics,
miniature florals and exotic trop-
ical prints. 7

To achievd the season *s flowing
designs, the . Italians’ are utilizing
soft fabrigs such as smooth jerseys,
Nuid~ Aglits, feather-light poplins

~and ep linens for day.

. Eyeningwear is based on elegant :
chiffon, shimmering . taffetas and
richly textured cloques. Oy