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18 - Sunday, October 4, 1987 - North Shore News

ashion

NEWS photo Cindy Bellamy

Suspenders strike
an “80s stylish note

’ MENSWEAR PUNDITS applaud
suspenders — and chuckle, too.
According to the vice-president of
an accessory firm, suspender sales
are at an all-time high.

Old titles with new values signal
the round trip of traditional ap-
parel, as history repeats itself with
the resurgence of suspender sales.

Little did Eve realize that the fig
leaf, worn of necessity, would later
evolve into fashion history on the
beaches of France as the bikini
swimsuit.

So it goes with an American ap-
pare) classic —- the suspender.
Worn in the early '70s during the
mod world craze, the suspender
originated in California during the
Gold Rush, when oversized denims
were the order of the day, and the
suspender was used for holding the
pants up.

At the turn of the century, pants
were still oversized, and shirts were
cut extra-large to save shelf space
in stores.

Thus, out of necessity, came the
advent of suspenders and arm-
bands. The Iatter remain in the ar-
chives and bar rooms only; not so
suspenders.

What to call them? Some
menswear experts have concluded
that suspenders stretch and that

People helping people.
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the brace surely is made from
non-elastic material.

No one seems to recall that, in
the Toronto Belt of the South,
these items are still named galluses.

Regardless, there is no disputing
that, today, millions of men wear
this inherited apparel relic for a
vastly different reason than did
our ancestors — style.

Available with meta) clips or
leather tabs for button-ons,
suspenders are available in a
multitude of colors and fabrics.

Fashion-conscious men have re-
alized that, call it what they will,
the suspender or brace is the
perfect way to dress up casual at-
tire or to dress down the otherwise
stuffy business suit.

Jewellery Designer
987-1322

ANNIVERSARY SALE
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on ail stock merchandise
1253 Ross Rd., North Vancouver

in Lynn Valley next to the Royat Bank

AUDIENCE MEMBERS were dazzled recently with both classic and
modern wedding designs at a bridal show held at the North Shore
Winter Club. Getting into the matrimony act are models Karen Shatter
(centre), Ramona Palmar (right) and Andrew Guy.

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Lingerie...

this fall.

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lingerie * hosiery © sporiswear « accessories

Park Royal South 922-8715

FANTASY FINGER
NAILS
‘Kim OPENING OCTOBER 5/87 susan

Dear Customer

We are pleased to announce the Opening of
our New Store at #19-636 Clyde Avenue,
West Vancouver.

We offer the following services: Nails by Kim
& Susan. Acrylic, Sculptured, Glass, Gel, Silk,
Linen and Tip Overlays, and much more.

Come & Enjoy
Wine & Cheese Party

Oct. 10th, 1987, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm 925-3404

A fashion show
for young women
of all ages

The young and the young at heart will thrill to the
elegant vitality and versatility of the updated
international classics at Edward Chapman Ladies
Shops and Collectibles.

Make up a party and see for yourself the exciting
new 1987 Fall/Winter Collection at a Reception
and contemporary, theatrical Fashion Show,
Wednesday October 7th in the memorable
surroundings of British Columbia’s Expo Pavilion,
now known as Enterprise Hail.
Reception 7:00 p.m. Fashion Show 8:00 p.m.
Valet parking will be available.

Tickets $10. Available at Edward Chapman Ladies
Shops and at Collectibles. Or phone 732-3394

Ticket stub holders will receive a 10% discount
on new Fall/Winter fashions from October 8 to 31.

Granville at 10th Ave.
E Pd ‘ard ° Oakridge Centre "
Chapman

© Marine Drive at 18th
West Vancouver
© Collectibles
LADIES SHOPS Pacific Centre