we PJ 4 Dear Matti ; How can [ have more variety in my wardrobe? Dazed in Dundarave Dear Dazed: Variety in your wardrobe » is quite easy this season, in fact, it'can look sophisticated ithout too much effort. One of the biggest trends this season is fabric, both classic and modern. The common thread that weaves together the different tex- tures is style: Mixing and matching is a great way to explore a variety of influ- ences. . The look this season is international. From ¢: i ilks and tweeds to snow- ONGOING: Ausiliary to the Lions. Gate. Hospital’ Thrift -Shop.'seeks.. donations. of ; ’s, men's and “chil- xX cane bunny Ivera and performance fleece, lavers of fabrics give vou asote of having wavelled to exotic plices. ATP vou have to do is pick the stvle that you like. Try draped and pleated silk dresses with oversized knits, from ivory to pale rose. Or introduce shiny fabrics in bright metallic in tlatteri: silhouertes to vour d wardrot This season, opulence reigns supreme. Over the s, Fendi has cure. Any of the cal dresses, A-line leather skiets and colour-splotched furs are just the thing for the ‘glamorous jetsetter. They all look perfeedy fabulous. Printed chiffon dresses, patent leather jackets and tweed suits (mose cinched at the waist with gold belts) add to the sumptuous mix. The spirit of Fendi’s fall- winter collection is anything but retro. The irreverent mixing and matching of ref- erences, and the skilful way in which colours and fabrics are treated, is absolutely of-the- moment and nothing short of brilliant. . Calvin Klein is alwa: dren’s clothing, jewelry, shoes and - kitchenware. 15th S:., North Van. “= Layne Christensen FASHION cs (0 vary Wardr ye ae mail with the Aashion zeit: geist. The designer pays attention to polished sithou- cuy * redone in luxurieus fabrics and deep colours, inchiding, shiny alligator ce: metallic leather result isa retined, si style that encapsulat cultured and feminine + of the moment. Especially notewor- thy are his beautifully cut luxurious designs in Ultrasuede. Also big are open hacks done ina “spider back” jer- sey dress, with delicate strands of material draped low, ‘The designer's use of lace is over the top, but his simpler pieces are elegant and appealing. Mare Jacobs’ coifection for Louis Vuittun captures the spirit of the season. There is “80s nostalgia in jackets with hefty shoulders, short skirts and skinny trousers with low-slung belts and leather berets, Gut the fabric ix is medern. Herringbone tweeds, pyramid print lame, cashmere fishnet and matte Fashion File is a weekly Sunday _ olumn. If your business or char- itv is planning a fashion shaw, e- or fax your information to 985-2104. Priority is given to SE ae eed ae satin join the expected chif- fon tops. In addition, there are rare concessions to tuxury in sheared mink sweaters and gorgeous suits in crocodde. The fashion wend is toward greater softness and case. Tailored jackets are replaced hy owin set large variety of innovative There are cotton shirts rent Wales. There is ally an empha: mixing and matching, from te - beaded trousers, Lurex knits, liquid satias and conti veeds all coming together in an extravagant potpourri of texture and colour. [tis important not to mix too many clements together, because it can get too busy. The cosmopolitan woman picks a few cextures that compliment each other, as ‘well as herself, to present a look of the world visited. Adieu, Mattie Mattie & la Mode is a biweekly fashion advice column. Send your guestions for Mattie Johastone c/o the North Shore News. E-mail ta lebris- tensen@usnews.com or fax to 985-2104, Sundvaising fashion events and. fashion shows taking place on the North Shore. . : Sunday, December 24, 2000 — North Shore News - 18 Boxing Day Sale! 25-50% off Fali Shoes & Clothing | Fleece Vests, Jackets & PANES Long Sleeve T-shirts & Turtlenecks Cotton Pls *19°°-24° Asst'd Jewellery TO% off | OPEN BOXING DAY 11amM-5SPM $299 $14 3065 Edgemont Blvd. 986-4893 MON-SAT 10.6 ¢ SUNDAY 12-5 HELPING THE WORLD -- WRITE now Seit-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world For information, call 1-800-661-2633