16 — Sunday, August 15, 1999 — North Shore News Princess Ball to benefit charity MAC cosmetics present the Princess Ball Sept. 2, an evening of divine dress and decadence at Vancouver Museum. Sip martinis, dance in the “disco,” relax in an intimate Jazz lounge, bid on “must-have” items atthe silent auction and enter the draw for a midnight carriage ride. All partygoers have the chance to view the Diana, Princess of Wales, Dresses for Humanity exhibition. The exhibition leaves Vancouver on Sept 6. Proceeds from the event will benefit A Loving Spoonful, an organization that provides nutritious meals to persons liv- ing with AIDS who are housebound or otherwise unable co do their own shopping The Vancouver Museum is focated ac E100 Chestnut Street in Kitsilano. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Princess Ball are $30 per person at Virgin Megastore or the Vancouver Museum. Or charge by phone at 415-6375. There’s a new face at Suki’s Suki’s is proud to announce that Joseph Maggi has joined Suki’s. Formerly with Tony & Guy and Structure (in Edgemont Village), he is an innovative and very creative stylist whose work has appeared in leading magazines. You can find him at Suki’s Vancouver Centre Mail Saion. Phone 682-0225 for appointments. 99 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 silver w/black int.. 5K, $60,890 98 Mercedes-Benz MEL 326E silver w/gray int., 50K, $43,900 97 Mercedes-Benz S500 navy. W/parchment int., 12K, $79.800 97 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG silver w/black int.. 17h, $49,800 93 VW Beetle Blue w/eray int., 4K $25,500 Phone for details Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 1375 Marine Dr. 984- 9351 North Vancouver www. vancouver.mercedes-benz.ca north shore news KASHION _ Harmen NEWS photos Paul McGrath THE pleated silk jacket modeiled by Edwina is 2 collaboration of two artists: Yvonne Wakabayashi, who dyed and hand-pleated the silk using 2 Japanese technique called arashi shibcri, and Catherine Aitchison who sewed the pleated fabric into a cocoon shape. ASK WAYNE Graduated 1968 from the International Fabricare institute in Si!serspring, Meryland Q: How should I care for my silks? A: Silk is the strongest of all natural fibers. A filament of silk is actually stronger than a filament of steel. ¢ Because of its insulating properties, silk “ozeathes” and keeps you cool in summer. ¢ If the care labes are properly followed, the lifespan of silk will outlast many other fabrics. To help extend your garment's life, use dress shields whenever possible, treat stains properly, and avoid contact with sprays and solutions containing alcoho! when dressing. © Be extremely careful when attempting any home stain removal. Never rub silk while wet. Gently blot the affected area and take the garmeni to your drycleaner for further remedy. CAROUSEL CLEANERS Outside location between Canada Trust & The Bay ‘Mon Wed 6 30 t0 6.20pm Thurs Fr 6 30 to 9.00 pm Setaday 6:20 to 5:3:) pm Sunday noon 10 5.00 pm 922-4811 Part. Royal North us fashion show WEST Vancouver's Harmony Arts F tl provided the context for Artin Fashion, a juried fashion show of con- temporary wearable art, coordinated by the Vancouver Guild of Fabric Arts. The show, held at centre court, in Park Roval shopping centre's north mall, showcased one-of-a-kind garments and accessories created by some oof the Lower Mainland’s finest textile artists. Commentated by News fashion editor Layne Christensen, the show attracted JUDY models a vest by Link Enterprises, a partnership of Tatiana Dubrovina, who designs and sews the garments, and Clifton Fred, who designs the motits inspired by First Nations ore. The BC Hydro Home an audicnce of about 400. Continuing to Aug. 22 at Park Roval’s north mall is a storefront exhibition of distinctive, one-of-a-kind textile arts, including demonstrations bv the Bowen Island Fabric Arts Guild, Greater Vancouver Weavers and Spinners Guild, Grouse Mountain Day Quilters, Lions Gate Quilters, North Shore Needle Arts and the Vancouver Guild of Fabrice Arts. The exhibition space is located adjacent: to the mall entrance ta The Bay. VANCOUVER designer Carolyn Curran-Knight creates jackets and vests pieced together from a vari- ety of rich fabrics. Each one, {ike the tapestry jacket modelled by Judy, takes many hours to pro- duce, an artful marri2ge of a vari- ety of textures and patterns. Showcase will feature over 60 different exhibits with a focus on home ideas and renovations. As well, visitors te the showcase building can enjoy daily demonstrations and shows on the BC Hydro Power Smart Stage, featuring Shell Busey. bN — NEWGPAPERS, Ss yy schydra RA WER SMR ne PowsR is vVouas