Fashion 14 - Sunday, October 20, 1985 - North Shore News Color key to fail fashion FASHION for Fall ‘85 is taking a whole new direc- tion. Gone are last year’s an- drogenous clothes, the suits and oversized jackets, the tweeds and manstyle pants. (CHIBI, a local company with an innovative approach to styling and marketing children’s -clothing, Premiered their fall line of sportswear recently in Van- couver, Chibi, which loosely” translated is Japanese for ‘shalf-pint”’ or ‘“‘shrimp’’, was developed in response to the current baby. boom and to the needs of an older generation of parents aged 25 to 35 who want quality clothes made with their children’s needs in mind. The fall. sportswear line features mix and match cot- ton “fleece separates (pants and tops) in rich fall colors: Key to the Chibi line is the use of quaility fabric and at- tention to fit. ~» Clothes . accommodate growth by using a variety of devices such as stronger con- struction in weak areas for those children who are just learning to dress themselves and put extra stress and . Strain on a garment. The élasticised waistbands ensure children get a lot of wear out of a garment before they grow out of it. Chibi’s line is sold only through the in-home pres- . entation plan. As any parent with small children knows, dragging youngsters through shopping . malls (stroller, diaper bag and parcels in tow) is an exhausting experi- ence. . Company, president Chris Nemeth and his wife Irene developéd the line as a result of the frustration they en- countered in trying to clothe their own growing children. . Poor quality fabric, skimpy sizing, non-existent seam allowances’ and drab colors convinced the Nemeths that children deserved better than they were getting. Research. showed there was a big gap between low to medium quality clothes of- fered by large retailers and very expensive imported clothing carried by exclusive ~ boutiques. “All our styles are origi- nal, so they won't be seen in any retail outlets’, says Nemeth. ‘‘And because we’re small we've been able to keep a close watch on | quality control. Satisfaction, is guaranteed.” The garments use Cana- dian-made fabrics which perform well under launder- ing conditions and are con- structed to the same high standards ‘used for quality adult clothing. Current fash- ion trends in North America, Eurzope and Japan are followed and each season Chibi selects the’ brighter shades from the fashion spectrum to design clothes that appeal to a child’s fash- ion sense. Women now want (to make a strong. statement through fashion, that they love being women, Fashion now celebrates that woman. She exercises all her options. She's alive, feminine and sensual. She loves opulence and excitement yet loves to be romantic too. The new fashion movement fulfils her. There’s a hint of passion in its body con- sciousness and a breath of romance in sumptuous fabrics and decorative ac- cessories. And the change is reverberating in every corner of fashion style. Hair is now smoother, better cut and rich with glowing color. There's @ strong emphasis on health and condition. “Tt’s all part of women's heightened awareness of themselves and their style,’’ says Pamela Eves, a top Ca- nadian fashion consultant. “They realize the need for more than just clothes. To- day’s fashionable look is also one of health and fitness.”* Color is key to this season’s fashions with vibrant shades of fuchsia, purple, blue, green, yellow and red, giving new life to basic black and new life to winter drab. And hair doesn’t compete, it completes. The co-ordinated top-to- toe look is an essential part of the new movement, the Suntan oy S50 When you purchase a one-year membership for $60.00 you can suntan for $2. 50 per session, 30 minute sessions. ° | 10% OFF. You will also receive 10% off any hair A care service for an entire year! - § FREE When you purchase your membership you a : will receive a complimentary gift free. Register pt before Nov. 30/85 to qualify. hail ‘Stop call for details 986-1818 323 Mountain Hwy, N. Vancouver . You aly. have-« one ance to maké. a good - st impression.’ | Robert Pante ‘his Fall, new style. Eves talks about the “total look’' in fashion to- day: ‘The total look means just that,"’ she points out. “Every part must work together. You have to look with fresh eyes at proportion and fit. It’s closer to the body and neater. Hem lengths have no in-between — they're cither very long or above the knee. Heels are very high or very low. Ac- cessories are bold and rich with detail. “And hair is a strong component of the overall style. A good cut is essential as is bright, alive color. It is this attention to detail that illustrates the look of fall *85,"" A PRE-RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINAR of interest to people age 50 and over to be held at the North Vancouver Recreation Centre Boardroom 7:30 PM, Wednesday, October 23, 1985. Seminar participants will have an opportunity to discuss and learn: © How to plan for financial security during retirement « How to select the right RRSP and/or Annuity © How to take advantage of available tax concessions * How to maxirnize pension income © How to plan your insurance program for retirement The seminar will be relaxed and informal in an effort {o provide an informational learning experience. There is no charge but reservations are necessary. Spouses are encouraged to attend. For reservations call ROBINSON Kelly a GABLE y at. MECAULLEY tine 682-5232 Every woman loves a bargain. Fashion sweaters for Fall in pure wool ‘’% price: reg. $95 Now... $47. 50 Between Lonsdale & Chesterfield Designer fashions at discount prices. . Easy parking 156 West Third’ North. Vancouver 980-1665 Monday-Thursday & Saturday 10-6 Fridays 10-8 Sundays 12-4 identify. your individual look. Come to Compliment Fashions and* | browse through our exciting collection of wardrobe pieces -- “and accessories. Neckpieces, earrings, belts and scarves add - pizazz to any outfit. And Compliment Fashions has something - for every look. Ask about our “individual look” seminars. oO ~ COMPLIMENT FASHIONS ~~ 486-West 15th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M IRS Tel: 988-2096