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Dear Mattie:

Is there anything extraar-
dinary this season?
Needing new clothes in
North Van

Dear North Van:

There are lots of new
spectacular trends this fall.
We started to see some fancy
decorating in spring, but the
embellishments have really
come out now.

Wool-angora blend
sweaters glitter with sequins,
thinestones and embroidery.
Dresses are adorned with
lace, embroidery and
flounces as a finishing touch.
A jigsaw patchwork of
embroideries in silk and
beads adorn skirts. Sexy
black tights embrace floral

; embroidery, .

Embellishments have an
art deco look, and the lady is
back in fashion. Have fun
dressing up. Decoration is
the mantra of the season.

‘Beading is usually done

a with’ antique crystals and

often juxtaposed with fabrics

- such as tweed, cashmere and

‘alpaca. This detail adds a:

~ sense of luxury that. hasn’ t
been felt for years, despite
the daytime fabrics. The
sportswear influence is also
seen in the pairing of
sweaters with full satin or: -

; beaded skirts, which creates
‘a modern ard comfortable
way to dress for big occa:
“sions. :

ng sequins for

New York designer
Cynthia Rawtey’s. fashions
are based on the lives of
young, rich and beautiful
girls. Soft, teminine prints
acquire a hard edge when
cut close to the body and
paired with beaded mock
crop tops. A scries of bro-
caded, glittery evening looks
provide yet another set of
wardrobe options for those
hankering for a night out on
the town,

Designer Matthew

" Williamson proved that he is

still the master of decora-
tion. Highlights of his holi-
day collection were slithers
of dresses with Jace trim,

_ cherry cashmere knits featur-

ing black hand beading,
skirts encrusted with glass
beading and tuxedo pants
bearing 2 stripe of shiny
black beads. Decoration and
colour unite in a fashion

’ with stained-glass effect.

FASHION

It is a welcome treat to
see Giorgio Armani do what
he does best: dress sophisti-
cated women in classic, chic
clothes. With his embroi-
dered trousers and series of
floor-length sophisticated
black-and-white beaded
gowns, the Italian designer
remains the darling of the
international cocktail party.

Isabel Marane’s day looks
contain tweed wool suits and
coats with embroidered cuffs
and jeans with ecru embroi-
dery. Accessories embrace
gold chains on purses and ar
the neck.

Halston enhances gold
ombré sequined suits, along-
side classic lace halter
skimps, and logo beaded
dresses, cardigans and jack-
ets.

Sex appeal is a key ele-
ment of derail.

Donatella Versace has
proved that she is the undis-
puted queen of sexy glam-
our. Of course, no Versace
collection is ever complete
without a touch of outra-
geousness. For her holiday
collection, Donatella sprin-
kled studs and chains on
short lace dresses that are
sure to set the night on fire.

Badgley Mischka keeps
coming up with new tricks.
As for the label’s stock in
trade, there are many
sequined, embroidered and
otherwise embellished
gowns. Celebs will desire a

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night of dancing in the iri-
descent styles that are strong
contenders come Oscar time.
Whether vou preter the
Burberry check worn as a
vest with a cobalt blue,
sequined, puffed-sleeve top
underneath, or Tommy
Hilfiger’s rock *n’roll_ corset
that reads TOMMY ROCKS
in red beads across the front,
this season is a furious dis-

resset

Sunday, November 12, 200C —- North Shore News - 17

play of endless invention of
decoration that sums up a
strong modern and chic
fashion statement. Trimming
and beautifving looks are
urban and easy to wear.
Flying with the season's
“more is more” charm, the
firework of embroideries,
sequins and beads are funky,
uptown and very wearable.
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