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FASHION TRENDS

Zany decorated denim
resurfaces in the ‘80s

THE CURRENT resurgence in the papularity of dec-
orating good old basic denim is bringing out some of
the hottest, most imaginative and downright zany
forms of fashion self-expression in years.

There is a lot that can be done to denim. Some of
the most impressive examples have come from more
than 85 top fashion designers and artists, including
Yves St. Laurent, Kenzo, Hermes, Andy Warhol and
Keith Haring.

They each took a denim jacket and created one-
of-a-kind wearable art, all of which was auctioned off
recently ata charity fund-raising event.

The creations included glittery and elegant evening

looks with sparkling chinestones, sea pearls, fur,
suede and leather trim, jackets with floral appliques,
quilted silk linings and silver stud work, and jackets
with back-of-the-jacket artwork.

In the outrageous category, there was a bolero
jacket with fir tree sleeves and holly wreath scarf.
Madonna, one of several celebrity models, wore a
multi-colored design by Martin Burgoyne.

But you don’t have to be a fashion leader or an ac-
complished artist to get into the act.

Virtually anyone can dress up their denim easily and
inexpensively. You can see it on urban streets, college
campuses, prime time TV shows and even among the
fashion-forward social set.

Cardigan: always im fashion

THE CARDIGAN has always en-
joyed a certain place of honor in
the fashion world but this season
the cardigan is a separate that no
woman should be without.

A resurgence of strapless
dresses, scarf-tied halter neck tops,
sundresses and the latest
shoulder-wrapped bandeau tops
have made the cardigan an indis-
pensable piece in any wardrobe.

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Softer than a tailored jacket, the
cardigan can be sporty or dressy
depending on fabric, style and
details such as buttons.

Aside from being comfortable
and easy to wear, the cardigan has
a certain elegance and moneyed
look that is hard to duplicate. In
fabrics such as cashmere it is truly
luxurious.

And cashmere is also probably

one of the most practical fabrics
you can buy in a cardigan.

Warm and lightweight, it can be
worn all year. It’s perfect for trav-
elling because of its weight and
wearability.

A cashmere sweater can be worn
with everything from shorts to a
chemise or can be teamed with a
string of pearls, rhinestone buttons
or silk slacks for an evening look.

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