Fashions on parade

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681-4614 or 523-4179.

A fund-raising luncheon and
fashion show put on by the Van-
couver Opera Guild runs March 27
in the Pacific Ballroom of the
Hotel Vancouver. The show will
feature ladies fashions by Rose-
Marie’s of Kerrisdale, men’s fash-
ions by Asher Menswear, furs by
Speiser Furs and shoes by Peter-
son's. Tickets for the 11:30 a.m.
show are available from 922-8673

Sheers are

Also watch for high-contrast
fabrics played together — especial-
ly textures against sheers. The
ultimate contrast is a textured
sheer, employing texture to add
newness to a traditional bridal
fabric like organza. .

Of sheer importance this season
are organza, organdy, voile,
georgette, chiffon, ribbon sheer,
shadow-striped ‘and  coin-dotted
sheer, placed sheer, point d’esprit,
enlbroidered and flocked tulle,
sheer with re-embroidered lace and
textured cotton batiste. Additional
fabric trends to note:

© Laces with -added texture —
such as soutache or ribbon lace us-
ed as accents "—.on a bodice, a
skirt panel, a train; © .
“= @ Foned-down metallics —

. always with texture;
. © Three-dimensional textures;
'. @ Texture combined with stretch
—- the absolute newest combo
around. .
Sprouting . up this season are
romantic, new soft silhouettes that
go hand in hand with the new
softened colors and lighter fabrics.
Among the key trends are:
. ©The Goddess — Inspired by
mythology, this classic, draped
look couples simplicity with
romance. Flowing lines and
diaphanous fabrics reveal the fig-
ure in a tasteful way.
- ©The Deb or Ingenue — Femi-
nine, with a naive but naughty sex-

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Valicy College’s annual spring and what type of fashions will be
fashion show April 9. The shown,
highlight of the applied and deco- §&
rative arts open house, the event
will feature models wearing origi-
nal designs by apparel design stu-
dents. For more details, call Wen-
dy Eakins at 853-7441.

THE NORTH Shore News’ fash-
ion show column is run period-
ically if enough submissions war-

important

‘iness, .this ’S5Os-inspired style
features a wasp waist, exposed
‘shoulders and a full skirt, complete
with flirty crinolines.

Key shapes and details include:

°An appealing new softness,
characterized by the cinched waist,
the trapeze back, the fit and flare
of the princess silhouette,
elongated peplums and body-
wrapping styles.

eA focus on decolletage,
evidenced by off-the-shoulder
looks, straplessness, sweetheart
and face-framing portrait
necklines, and flyaway collars.

© Gentle skirting, in the rorm of
full skirts with swecp trains, sw-
ingy A-lines, tulips, uneven
hemlines and updated sheaths with
floaty, petal-shaped overskirts that
reveal ‘the body line
underneath...perfect for the in-
formal bride.

Style note: Cascades of soft tiers
look fresher than ruffles for spr-
ing.

Among the continuing trends
are:

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