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GIANNI VERSACE 8 A first
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gala complete with fashion
shows, fireworks and‘a loyal
following who have Italian in
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- Located at 773 Hornby St. the.
shop is just around the corner from’:
Versace’s Versus Boutique, yet it “
carries different lites by the

‘and Isiante for men and women and
his plus-size Versatile collection.
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Versus because the same designer,
Lorenzo Carmetleni, who.creates .

“all Versace boutiques around the
world, designed the $1 million-plus
interior, and because the clothing is’ |.

looks that combine short, wispy.
skirts; long. draped jackets; loosely
flowing pants and innocent little
dresses.

Top Italian trends:

“* The shapely garments. not for

_ the timid, are shown in’ bald colors
and patterns

“In, celebration of. the new store,

: and in anticipation of the Romeo

Gigli Boutique which will open:

“next door under the same owners.in

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given only the slightest contrast
with pale pastels and black.
¢ Breezy lavers: Flying shirttails:
long, tied vests; duster coats: multi-
“looks at Italian fashion for spring. level suits and lined see-through
hatian ‘designers know how to dresses ure layered.
treat women. ‘They are instinctively . Naughty-but-nice schoolgirts:
Babydoll dresses and. pleated
minis, little tennis and rollerskaling
outfits are shown with face knee-
socks and oxfords.
Dal
‘Nighttime shirts wind pants are cut

and consequently offer clothing
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- NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

LIZA CHOI, manager of the new Istante boutique, stocks acces-
sories by Gianni Versace to complement the Store’s fashions
-'by the well- known Italian designer.

@ Non-colors: Cream, ecru, sand,’
beige. light taupe and white are _

‘in wool crepe and georgelte for ,
casual and formal wear, lace night- ;

Photos submitted

MIXED TEXTURES prevail for spring at Istante with crocheted
face (above) and crinkled fabric (below) heading the pack.

-® Short skirts: Though some
designers show long Grecian- :
_inspired ‘dresses and long. sheer

layers, most prefer'short skirts for

_Suils and | evening dresses.
® Refined exotic looks: The Far.
East provides details such a% man-,

darin collars and closures and

: Africa inspires tribal prints and

wrapped tops and skirts.

® Mixed textures: Lots of wrin-’

kled and crinkled looks, crocheting,
both fine and dramatic pleats, lace
and knits are added to silky fabrics.
® Indoor coats: Duster coats,

clongated jackets, sleeveless waist- .

coats and refined raincoats are cut

“in sheer and silky fabrics that
‘wouldn't last outside in a stormy,’

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