18 - Sunday, June 24, 1990 - North Shore News F'ASHION Fashions on parade ONGOING-The Blanche Mac- donald Institute is offering a variety of two-week summer pro- grams ranging from basic and ad- vanced modelling to acting for film and T.V. and preteen modell- ing. For more information, call 685-0347. Early registration is recommended. ant JUNE 30-John Casablancas is launching the 1990 Look of the Year Model Search. Entries can be made from 11 a.m. to ! p.m. at Eaton Centre. Females, 14 years and older, and males, aged 17 to 25, are eligible to apply. Two non-returnable snapshots — one portrait and one full length, should accompany the application. For further information, call 688-0328. eet UNTIL JULY 31-The search is on for B.C."s most photogenic fe- male. Pan Pacific Promotions Company has started 2 pro- vince-wide contest with the winner receiving $10,000 and prizes. For entrant rules, send a self-address- ed envelope to: Rules, The 1990 Search for B.C."s Most Photogenic Female, No. 310-1070 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C., V6H 1E7. eee UNTIL SEPT. 3-The Contem- porary German Jewelry exhibition at the Cartwright Gallery/ Canadian Craft museum inctudes sculptural brooches, necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings made by 24 leading German jewelry ar- tists. For information, call 687- 8266. tae SEPT. 28-30-In Stitches Sewing Needlework and Crafts seminar and show is expanding to three days of workshops, displays and seminars this year. Held at the Robson Square conference centre, In Stitches expects more than 100 booth exhibitors. For more in- formation call Lisa Julson at 538-7444, Summer styles feature ice-cream soft pastels THE SUMMER 99 Virani collec- tion introduces four distinct groups: an unconstructed layered look in linen blends, animal print blouses with white linen coordi- nates, a constructed look in bright madras linen and silk iridescent Plaids and crisp white and navy nautical coordinates, Ice cream soft pastels in vanilla, peach, and silver linen blends create a layered, unconstructed, look. The styles include full long skirts, jackets with ties, easy large pyjama shirts, and draw string pants. Unconstructed animal print tunic style blouses coordinate with white cotton jersey split skirts, shorts, and trapeze tops. Bright madras linen and silk plaids in vibrant iridescent shades are presented in two electric color combinations — African violet, fuscia, and gold and emerald, red, and lime. Constructed styles in- clude cardigan and _ sleeveless jackets, blazers, walking shorts, slim skirts, and pants. Crisp white and navy cottons are constructed in admiral style blazers and sailor collar and sleeveless jackets with coor- dinating slim skirts and pants. Sailor suits are mixed with Virani signature fabric prints of lucky summer symbols including daisies, horseshoes, and watches in silk. Styles include pleated flowing skirts and elegant blouses. Though appreciated for his un- derstanding of classic elegance, with each new season, the Virani signature is the understated sur- prise, an unexpected share or col- or combination. For information on the Virani collection, call 681-3006. Label lingo spelled out WONDERING WHETHER your new rayon dress will stand up to a cold water wash? Must linen be drycleaned? Read the garment’s label carefully before you decide what measures to take. Performance Finishes: Colourfast: If this item is laundered according to directions, it will not bleed or fade. Crease Resistant: Treated to resist and recover from wrinkling caused by norma! daily wear. Permanent Press: If removed from the dryer promptly, will re- quire little or no ironing. Recreation for the whole Sanforized: Wit not shrink more than one per cent during laundering. Soil Release: This finish makes it possible for permanent press fabrics to release oily stains. Stain or Spot Resistant: Has been treated to slow its normal absorption of oil-based materials. Wash-and-Wear: Constructed of fibre blends. Requires only machine washing/drying with litte ironing. Cleaning Instructions: Wash Separately: Likely to bleed. Wash garments alone or with others similar in color. Dry Clean: May water spot. Clean with special care. Hand Wash: Wash by hand with lukewarm water. Delicate or Gentle Cycle/Cold, Warm, or Hot Wash/Durable or Permanent Press Cycie: Set washing machine accordingly. No Chlorine Bleach: Use a gentler, oxygen bleach. Machine Wash: Can be washed on regular machine cycle. This information came from the YWCA’s Info to Go guide which can be obtained at supermarkets, stores or by calling the Vancouver YWCA at 683-2531. LEARN TO SAIL At Yacht Club e Lessons for both juniors and adults e CY.A. Certified Instructors e Adult & youth classes available 2401 Point Grey Road 738-1225 Summertime... S\N _ and the SEEING is easy with: “~s } Vuarnet, RayeBan, and Serengeti Shades 4 FREE T-SHIRT or $25.00 off our featured sunglasses Park & Tilford Centre 985-1722 “This summer, Pm spending my vacation at Gymboree.” Even when it’s Summer kids truly enjoy playing and leaming at Gymboree. Each 45-minute weekly class is filled with music, games, sights and sounds they simply can't experience at horne — or even on the playground. 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