north shore news ‘& RASHION Sock sense and belt brains WOW HONEY ... WHAT I REALLY, Robert Kief Contributing Writer WHAT two pieces of anyone’s wardrobe gets used the most, but gets the least amount of atten- tion? Relts and socks. Nothing reduces a garment’s look and appeal more than a poor-quality or well- used accessory. Not to fear. As Harvey Mackey, author of Swim with the Sharks, said: “No problem cannot be solved with money.” Let’s start with belts. Guys have it the easiest and are the worst offenders. No need for the world to see the belt that you graduated high school in. Leap off your saree and buy a good quality belt (about 50). What you want to look for is a belt thar is manufactured in two pieces. The front should be made of 100% leather. Nothing less will do. The back should have a plain, smooth, tanned piece of teather sewn to it. The reason for smooth leather is simple: rough or unfin- ished leather will wear through dress pants and belts with plas- tic or synthetic backing do not breath and will therefore cause your body to perspire at the waistline. The belt has to have some weight to it. Don’t look at thin fashion belts. Remember: you don’t want to be shopping for another belt in one year. The stitching on the belt should be continuous, around the entire belt. Anything less will cause the belt to fray over time. ore it. You now have your master’s degree in “Belts nr Bencheraft Leather and Custom Learher are two of the top belt manufacturers in Canada and, for that matter, in North America, Buy Canadian. Both can easily be found at finer menswear stores. Now, for a few words on women and belts. Women have that built-in ability to recognize that when an accessory has reached the end of its life it should be discard- ed. With women’s fashions being so much more detail orien- _ tated, women have the freedom of wearing belts made from a variety of materials and styles. Where I see women breaking the rule on belts is wearing a belt that is not proportioned or styled correctly for a garment. A wide and chunky belt with a fine material outfit, for exam- ple. Or the most commoniy scen no-no — a thin, narrow fash- ion belt with jeans. - Regarding sacks, guys are the sole offender here. So to the women of the world, it is your responsibility to see that your significant other is dressed properly. , The No. 1 offense: The white sport sock. Instead of listing all the occasions when a sport sock should not be worn, it will be faster to list when a sport sock is appropriate. Okay, guys. If there is one fashion rule that you remember for the rest of our fife, this is it. Unless you are playing tennis, baskerball, hockey or are mowing the lawn, this is the only place you wear block at $75. Coats, pants and skirts are also priced to clear. FEF [on "Gale -- MONDAY, AUG. 9: Learn ~ how to properly care for keep- tsake clothing like wedding dresses and baby gowns at a xtextiles workshop presenced Sby the West Vancouver . Museum — and Archives. “Common Sense for Keepsakes takes place as part of the Harmony Arts Festival and is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Park Royal Shopping Centre. Bring along your own heir- looms for on-the-spot advice. Cali’ 925-7295 for more information. TUESDAY, AUG. 10: Danier Leather . Factory Outlet, 3003 Grandview Hwy. in Vancouver, will hold an auction to clear samples not previously sold. Leather jackets expected ta go on the ruwsy WEDNESDAYS: Lonsdale Quay’s fashion shops, Out of Africa Global Culture and Zulaika included, showcase their collections during lunchtime fashion shows, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Cheshire Cheese Inn. Reservations: 987-3322. TO SEPTEMBER 6: Dresses for Humanity, an exhibition of the dresses of Diana, Princess of Wales, is a benefit exhibition supporting Time Out For Men Granville S: REALLY NEED CAN FIT IN A BOX... sport socks. Period. All other times, if in doubt, a narural-coloured cotton sock will de, Natural coloured socks are avaiJable everywhere, including the grocery store, McGregor socks are one of the best made (another great Canadian company). No. 2. offense: White socks under dark- coloured pants. Something about us guys, thinking that since we cannot see our white socks that the rest of the world cannot sce them either, As long as we stand in the same spot and do not move, we’re right. However, reality is that if you have a fighthouse beacon shining trom your feet it will be noticed. Rule of thumb: The colour of your sacks should be the same colour as your pants. Black to black, ran to tan, navy to navy, ete. It’s that easy. Robert Kief is owner, with wife Valerie, of Casual Friday’s Clothiers, formerly Seabird Fashions, in Lonsdale Quay. , NEWS photo Cindy Goodman ROBERT Kief of Casual Friday's Clothiers kicks back to reveal his carefully coordinated socks and belt. gene-based medicine at B.C.’s Chifdren’s Hospital. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth (five to 19 vears old). Reservations can be pur- chased by calling 415-6375. TO SEPT. 12: The Canadian Craft Museum, 639 Hornby St., Vancouver, presents a col- lection of jewelry and small objects by artists and metal- smith Charles Lewton-Brain in the mezzanine gallery. A lecture and slide presentation with Lewton-Brain is Sept. 11, 2 p.m. Info: 687-8266. TO QCT.1:; Purchase a raffle 5S FAT => eae [So Many colours & widths to choose from Wille whrook i: 736-2622 533-9260 ticket to win an_ original handmade quilt from The Thread Bear in West Vancouver. 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