14 ~ Sunday, February 24, 1931 -— North Shore News FASHION A delightful statement Looking back to the future for spring/summer trends Caroli FASHION STATEMENTS CAUGHT IN a time warp? Designers are discovering new ways to time-travel this spring, drawing heavily on the past for future trends. Sportswear styling has been reincarnated into designs that may seem startlingly familiar from the ’50s, ’60s and 770s. The '60s never looked as good as they do in the ’90s. They repre- sent the spring/summer’s major influence. Designers conjure up images of Goldie Hawn, Twiggy, and TV’s “Laugh In’’ stars in psychedelic, sexy spirited looks. Flower power has added strength in prints and trims. Trapeze and baby doll dresses fly away from the body while sexy bra tops, body suits and leggings are cut to cling. ‘ The other side of the ’60s de- cade, the sophisticated and sub- dued side, has not been forgotten and is rekindled with Jackie Onassis (Kennedy) and Babe (Barbara) Paley inspired designs. Simply cut shift dresses in pastels with smart little jackets overtop, cropped suit jackets and pencil thin skirts in subtle checks and plaids were accessorized with white gloves and hats. The '’SOs offer a more sophisticated, traditionally femi- nine approach to dressing, as de- signers take their cues from movie starlets. Popular role models of the decade include Audrey Hep- burn, Lauren Bacall and Elizabeth Taylor, who wore feminine, tailored clothes. These clothes were designed not for the glitzy, glamorous image of the movie star, but instead had subtle undertones of a relaxed, uppercrust, civilized lifestyle. They were styled in crisp, lightweight fabrics which defined the hour- glass silhouette. Straight falling sheath dresses, clean menswear shirts, cinched shirt dresses, waist-tied blouses and cigarette pants highlight both the modern trends and the earlier era. The ’70s are also seen in flashbacks from designers who remember wanting to get back to the earth to find themselves. Groovy free-spirited looks that matured in this decade make a comeback in reminiscent Jane Fonda, Joni Mitchell and TV’s “*Mod Squad”’ styling. Spring trends re-design bellbot- toms, denim of all kinds, crocheted knits, hipster pants and short than short cut-offs, zipper closures on jackets and vests, and sleek fitted knits. Top trends for spring/summer 1991: In New York, the fashion pages have been turned back to an earlier era in many collections. Dressed up denim is a major focus, styled in everything from » Yate sal PAST FASHIONS a standout in the ‘90s: the Jackie O took from the "50s gets updated (left) with a short jacket worn over a high-waisted, stim skirt; the flower power of Janice Joplin will also influ- ence spring/summer fashions (right). long baby doll blouses and fit ’n flare dresses to cut-off shorts and halter tops. Jackie ’O sheath dresses are popular as well as her jackets, which button up to the neck and end ai the hip, which are now worn with tight white jeans or printed leggings as well as short slim skirts. Color is in hot exciting shades, and may be color-blocked 60's style, added to trims, in floral prints or as solids. Navy and white are the classic duo that pro- vide a more sophisticated ontion. Money talks in crazy, larger- than-life prints that pay homage to the dollar bill on shirts, casual dresses and skirts. Loose shapes are often layered over tight ones, for instance an empire waisted unstructured blouse over a bodysuit and legg- ings. Cropped tops that mould the figure or provocatively hang open at the hem are teamed to skinny pants and leggings. Hot pants are hotter than ever for spring/ summer in crisp cotton. Waist-tied blouses are shown in sheer fabrics, and crisp floral prints, often revealing the navel. In Milan, the beat goes on in similarly influenced fashion. Short is the key word. If skirts went any higher they would be belts. Body-conscious looks take shape in curve-clinging catsuits, bicycle shorts, stretch jersey minis, body suits and Lycra sarong skirts. Hot pants are designed in shimmery spandex or in satin. Also leaving little to the imagina- tion are see-through chiffon blouses and tops, hipster pants paired to cronped tops or bra tops that bare the navel, and shirts or skirts that have strategic cut-outs in their design. Psychedelic swirls, zigzags and stripes pop up on all types of garments, as well as daisy and sunflower prints, and those in- spired by Pucci. Neon colors from hot pink, lemon yellow and orange to electric blue and lime all mix and match, perhaps with the addition of black or white. Dresses take every shape and fabric possible this season with emphasis on the straight cut shift and the empire waisted mini dress. Loose shirts and easy jackets layer over slim pants °50s style. Long over short combinations team elongated blazers with super short skirts. Paris's salute to the earlier de- cades ranged from a youthful, sexy ’60s to a neo-classic Chanel "50s. , Some of the grooviest looks that come out of Paris include flared hiphugger pants, Hot pants, micro-minis, long chain necklaces and belts, asymmetrical cuts on shirts and skirts. Stretchy tight looks have sprung back for another season, styled as Lycra skirts, cropped jumpsuits and satin stretch jackets. Colors range from pale pink to acid green. Recycling the Janis Joplin look, designers show torn jeans, hair- bands holding back long hair, ribbed tops, scruffy maxicoats and heavy belts. Denim is staying in French col- lections for several seasons to come. The classic jeans jacket becomes a sporty cativas to ex- press yourself in tapestry trimmed, hand painted, and patched Jooks. Floral patterned slim jeans are worn with sequin tops and Harley Davidson belts, and denim jackets are teamed with slim stretch pants and ’60s chain belts. Crenna’s quick snips By Caroi Crenna Contributing Writer ¢ Coombs fashion seminars fifth annual event scheduled: The Fifth Annual Fashion Evenings, presented by Coombs Consulting Ltd., Flare Magazine, CFUN Radio, The Bay and Le Meridien Hotel have been orga- nized for April 1991. The lectures, which are geared to the fashion industry and those interested in entering the business, are scheduled on four Tuesday evenings from 7-10 p.m. at Le Meridien Hotel. International guest speakers will discuss Trend Forecasting on ‘April, 2, Successful Women in Fashion (including Shelley Black, % editor of Flare Magazine and de- signer Linda Lundstrom) on April 16, The Marketing Innovators on Aprit 23 and The Image Makers on April 30. Tickets are $35 for an evening, $25 for seniors and students, or 330 each for two or more semi- nars. Tickets available through TicketMaster outlets, and for more information call Coombs Consulting Ltd., 733-9014. e Vancouver Magazine Fashion Awards: A gala fashion evening will take place on Feb. 28 at Saturno Sup- per Club, sponsored by Vancouver Magazine. The Vancouver Maga- zine fashion council have created The Vancouver Magazine fashion awards that are given to recipients in the following areas. In the reader’s poll: best fash- ion retailer, best fashion retail service/sales person, best design of a retail fashion store, best men’s fashion retailer, best ac- cessories retailer, best footwear Tetailer, best sports activewear retailer and best hair salon. In addition to these categories, new categories have been given emphasis this year, including best up-and-coming fashion designer, best fashion designer, best female model, best male model, best fashion photography (editorial), and best fashion photography (commercial). Tickets are $25 which includes appetizers and an alcoholic bever- age. Net proceeds are donated to The United Way. For more in- formation, contact Vancouver Magazine 877-7732. © Carnevale showcases cape de- signers: The Canadian Craft Museum’s gala benefit fundraiser, Carnevale *91 will take place on March 1 at B.C. Centre Enterprise Hall. The event will be held under the patronage of Gianfranco Manigrassi, consul general of Ita- ly. The third annual masked bail is well known for its mask designs which are made by B.C. artists, worn by each guest and later sold by auction at the conclusion of the evening. This year, however, cape designs have been added to the event, to promote new designs in the Vancouver area. Tickets for the prestigious event are $135. Call The Canadian Crafy Museum at 687-8266.