orern 16 - Sunday, May 30, 1993 - North Shore News UP-TO-THE-MINUTE fashion accessories are popping up all over the country as talented new designers stretch their imaginations. Here are a few names to note: Wheels are turning at an enter- prising new firm which uses recycled inner tubes for high- fashion handbags, backpacks, belt bags, and belts among other items. Extredz Recycled Rubber Pro- ducts secures its heavy-duty rub- ber accessories using state-of- the-art industrial rivets. Working with the material can be difficult because it has. different charac- teristics than leather and cloth. As well as its obvious en- vironmental benefits, the products are very durable. ; The Brampton, Ontario com- pany, owned by designer Kim Sawatsky, is already doing very well with its. products and has agents in New York, Dallas, Australia and Montreal. For more information, retailers can contact Extredz at (416) 874-4277. eo Fashioned Foods is a whimsical accessory company from Toronto which makes jewelry that looks like dog treats, cereal, popcorn, jelly beans, Smarties," licorice allsorts, and Chiclets. Brooches, . necklaces, look good enough to eat. bracelets Canadian accessories on the cutting edge By Carol Crenna Contributing Writer The firm is owned by three Partners, Judy Stafford, Monique Silcox and Tracey Warren, who design the merchandise and distribute it to the U.S., Spain, England and Germany. For more information, retailers can contact Fashioned Foods at (416) 345- §23. Toronto designer Katherine May is inspired by Egyptian glass jewelry. Her remarkable African hand-wound glass collars in a “‘wesekh”’ style cinch around the neck, European fumed glass cuffs make unique bracelets, and Swarovski-cut crystal chokers have an clegant look. Another Toronto design firm called Form Dynamics has a total- ly different item on the market. It sculpts anodized aluminum into belts, wallets and other ac- cessories. It is not just available in a silver color; it’s shown in Persian blue, Hip gypsies hit NYC A CARAVAN of gypsy looks have wandered into the New York collection for summer. . ’ Free-spirited and. ’70s-inspired patches, ruffles, fringes, -em- broidery and quirky. fabric com- - binations add youth. Spontaneous “and. haphazardly bared skin and eclectic -layering . are also key -aspects of the look. Eyelet cotton shirts, vests ‘and more .vests,. bell-bottoms in ‘everything from denim to lace, peasant ‘ blouses and off-the- shoulder tops; long, swingy, ker- chief-layered skirts and little em- broidered jackets all foretell the gypsy’s future, New York’s . young’: favorite Todd Oldham shows mischievous styles that combine stripes, plaids and swirled prints and ethnic em- broidery. Vests are layered over lace blouses, extra ‘wide, patched pants, and short shorts under waist-tied skirts. Lace-up sandats finish the look. Liz Claiborne likes loose gauze skirts, worn one over the other and wrapped at the waist. They’re shown with woven leather belts, vests and chambray peasant blouses. Betsey Johnson puts flower embroidery on off-the-shoulder, neck-laced blouses and ‘pairs them with thigh-baring and belted shorts in suede. Perry Ellis softens the look’ in a white cotton midriff-baring shirt and long tiered and ruffied skirt. WHAT'S VANCOUVER'S BEST KEPT SECRET? It's an upscale store in Kerrisdale where women who love fashion never have to wait for a sale to ‘shop for their fashion needs. Everything in.the store is always offered at 50% or more off retail. It features designer fashions from. Italy, France, Germany, as well as USA and Canadian designer ‘names. From coordinating sportswear, weekend/ cruise wear, dresses, evening wear and an extensive selection of accessories to compliment. Sizes range from 4 to 18. With new shipments continually arriving, the selection is forever changing, and there is always something new, unique and exciting to be found. Chances are your friends are already shopping there and have kept it their secret. ' Find FINE FINDS at 6272 East Blvd, just north of 47th Ave. in Kerrisdale or phone 261-8813. teal, fuchsia, turquoise, cerise and tomato red. Partners Kevin Hutchings and Andrew Galbreath use their exper- tise as industrial design: consul- tants for the product. For information on Katherine May or Form Dynamics, contact The Fashion Incubator at (416) 971-7117. Temporary tattoos are still a fashion statement, and now they make an environmental statement. A Montreal company called Aubout sells its Oboo Tatoos with environmental themes to all types of customers. The firm, which has been selling tattoos for years, finds that tattoos aren’t just a novelty item anymore. _ Aubout’s owner, Larry Duprey, feels that they will become an everyday accessory, much like earrings, to match each outfit, and he’s selling more now than , ever. For more information con- tact Aubout at (514) 843-8595. Ankle" bracelets have finally been reintroduced by Chameleon Accessories. The Toronto company’s line combines black or tan leather with gold or silver for the ankle ‘cuffs. The designer, Laurie Jardine, also NEW FOR uses brushed metals, shells, stones and balsa wood for free-spirited summer looks, This contemporary firm is now supplying jewelry for the clothing collections of well-known Cana- dian designer Lida Baday. For more information contact Chameleon at (416) 596-2244. 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