Chic and cheap

Bargains abound amidst Marine’s auto marts

> By Layne Christensen

Capilano Mall is the destina-
tion for chic on the cheap.
Le Chateau, Bootlegger,
Mariposa, Suzy Shier, Claire
Accessories, Wal-Mart,
Fairweather and Sears all
stock trend items that won’t
bust your budget.
Though it’s a sure spot
for bargains this Marine
. Drive shopping mainstay
should not be discounted as
~ just a discount mall.

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Two jewelry — stores,
Vitale and Lugaro, specialize
in fine gems and precious
metals.

Vitale’s resident designer
has been recognized by
DeBeers for his innovative

diamond designs.
Lugaro’s success
has prompted a
second  loca-
tion, in Park
Royal’s_ south
mall.
While you’re in
the area, take the
time to check out
two stores
located
just

across the street: Jax Fashion
Fabrics and Best Labels.

Jax Fashion Fabrics has
been open for more than a
year. Its name is misleading,
for you'll find more than
fabrics here.

Samples, seconds and
ends of lines from West
Coast Apparel’s Jax, Studio
Jax and Jax Country lines
end up here.

You won’r find any items
from the current season —
shop the Jax Showcase in
Pacific Centre for the
Vancouver design house’s
latest offerings — but you
will find some choice pieces
left over from last fall.

Retail manager Arlee
Gale says Jax’s classic cuts
and quality construction
keep clothes fashionable,
regardless of the season.
Spotted in the store on a
recent visit: chenille sweaters
— cardigans at $45; short-
sleeved scoop-necks, just
$30.

New stock. arrives every
two weeks, Prices are 50%
below rezail or better.

Located in the neighbor-
ing building on West 16th
Street is Best Labels.

Store owner Kasha
Rudner turned her shopping
habit into a full-time career
last fall when she opened
this ladies’
boudque.

Root through the racks
and you may surface with a

gently worn Mondi, Jones.

New York or Calvin Klein.
You’ll find lots of Italian
knitwear. at 50-60% below
retail. Rudner bought up the
winter clearance from

Benetton’s Park Royal clo- -

sure.
Rudner has also picked
up on one of fall’s hottest
trends: the black leather
jean. She has three pairs in
stock, each priced between
$68 and $80.

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