Fashions reminiscent of hippie era

MAYBE IT’S becuuse many Ca-
nadians are increasingly hopeful
about the economy or perhaps
we've all just become tired of the
materialism and power struggles
of the ‘80s, but whatever the
teason, the fashions for spring ‘93
reflect the hope for a softer, more
telaxed and uncomplicated year to
come.

This new outlook is most evi-
dent in this season's dresses —
flowing and feminine with bell
Sleeves and jabot necklines to ac-
cent the more relaxed and artistic
mood of fashion.

Many of the designs are
Teminiscent of the clothes worn by
the flower children and artist
establishment of the '60s — very
long, lightweight and, quite often,
sheer.

Although this is a style that
many modern day clothing en-
thusiasts may find hard to relate
to, it is styled in such a way that
the *90s are evident in the com-
bination of charmeuse, lace and
Stripes rather than the very °60s
daisy and overabundant floral
patterns.

Loungewear
as outerwear

If the thought of wearing your
pyjamas out in public terrifies
you, don’t be concerned. This
season’s loungewear is designed to
look as wonderful as anything you
might wear for an evening out.

For spring, loungewear comes
in bolder patterns and lightweight
fabrics, and can easily be ac-

On the cover
‘of the feature

SARAH IS fooking very chic
(page 13) in this soft tone, slate
blue, canvas, princess-line, hip-
length vest ($68). :

It is accented by a snap front
and pockets trimmed in ribbed
knit. The shorts ($59.95} match,
with flattering pleats and side
pockets with snap fronts.

This outfit is designed by
Rachelle _Desforges Wendt ex-
clusively for Gauche Designs at
the Lonsdale Quay.

Page 13 photography is by Cin-
dy Goodman.

cessorized for wearing outside.

One accessory thar is hot for
‘93 is the hat — enormous, flop-
py. or fun pixie hats were found
in every collection.

Shown with everything from
sheer pantsuits to the newly jnter-
preted rebel- look grunge, hats
make a statement like no other
accessory.

The most talked-about addition
to the spring lineup is most
definitely the grunge look.

The flannel- or thermal-shirt/
combat-boot combination is
reaching far beyond both coasts,

and, with some variations, already
can be seen in many of the larger
cities.

Like the cowboy look, grunge is
not u style suited to everyone.
Geared more toward teens and
20-something generations, — this
trend requires a lot of hair and a
special attitude to carry it off.

But no matter what your taste,
spring "93 holds something for
everyone. For the down-to-earth,
the conservative or the fun-loving
— the ‘90s promise to be a time
of change — both great and
small.

THIS ELEGANT long skirt with side slit to the knee ($64) and
crew-neck top ($39.95) are designed by Rachelle Desforges
Wendt exclusively for Gauche Designs in Lonsdale Quay,
second floor. Wendt's designs will be featured in ‘‘Designs
on Doctors and Nurses,”’ a fashion show to. benefit Lions
Gate Hospital, Wednesday, April 7 at the Quay.

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Fit & Flare Dresses

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