16 - Sunday, October 23, 1988 - North Shore News Shoppers will find a selection of traditional styles on retail shelves this fall, including luxurious cashmere sweaters, vests and scarves as well as camel hair suits and coats. Cashmere and camel hair both will be used in a range of new fashion applications including sports jackets, outerwear, robes, jogging suits, hats, accessories and even polo shirts. More care and attention will be placed on workmanship, buttons and fixtures to assure quality pro- ducts. Cashmere especially has become a premium item due to tight supply and price increases of the raw fibre. “*As cashmere becomes more precious, fashions will need to be more long-term and styles more enduring and less temporal,’’ says buyer James Underkoffler. According to Underkoffler, “Today's styles need to be classic and of good quality to provide real value to consumers.’’ Although basic and classic styles are the fashion word in menswear this year, they are certainly not dull or boring. . You'll find versatility in colors, including not only traditional navy blue and grey, but also strong primary and fashion colors. In sweaters, you’ll see the classic V-neck, along with more variety in weights, gauges, stitching and cables. Patterns will range from tradi- tional argyles to geometrics, stripes LEOPARD FLANNEL “While Stock Lasts” $399 80 cm 100% Catton DRESSMAKER'S 5788 “Singer” Home Becorating Books REG. 18.95 on guality, FALL 1988 brings a return to classic styles for menswear crafted of cashmere and camel hair. This year’s fashion focus is on quality and long-term appeal. Pieces 150 cm CUTTING BOARD SLEEVE BOARD REG. 14.00 BERITAGE TAPESTRIES RICHI] BROCADES & ABSTRACTS 140cm Sy B88 REG. 14.99 SHIPMENT and herringbones, and provide consumers with a wide selection and versatility. Because 100 per cent cashmere is a premium item, you'll see an in- crease in blends of cashmere with other fine fibres, including wool, silk and alpaca. In addition, there wil) be greater use of other fibres, including camel hair. Camel hair is onz-third the price of cashmere and has many of the same properties. It is soft, dyes as well as cashmere and can be used in a variety of applications. “This year, camel hair will be an important fashion item,’’ says Underkoffler. “We will see better and wiser use of camel hair in men’s and women’s fashions in terms of style and color, in both woven and knit goods,”” The 1988 fall fashion season blends classic and traditional with new and contemporary styles using cashmere and camel hair. Whether a consumer is interest- ed in a traditional, long-sleeved, V-neck sweater or a new fashion item like an oversized cardigan, he will find a selection of quality camel hair and cashmere garments designed for Jong-term appeal. ni oe JUST SILKS PLUS we. WHOLESALE NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 1849 Welch St., N.Van. Between Lower Capilano Rd. & Pemberton Mon.-Sat. 10-5 Personal Shopping Only at Lonsdale and 3rd ANIMAL LOO! FAKE FUR i *ACRYLIC SUITING t500m, PLAS UNIQUE ‘DOUBLE BOARD’ SQss REG. 9.99 985-5576 : FREE AND CONVENIENT CUSTOMER PARKING HALLOWLEN FABRICS 1/2" « 8° WIDB SEQUIN TRIMS J $699 1 KG. BAG OF LEATHER SCRAPS 5488 SALE ENDS OCT, 30, ‘88 *108° ce | Phone: 925-1411, local 2247 Canada Trust Reattor presents A CAREER NIGHT Are you interested in a Career in Real Estate Sales? | Come and find out about our Canada Trust Real Estate § “career Development Progra”. . Tuesday, October 25, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room LONISBALE GUAY HOTEL GARY BAILEY, Manager PRT MUNRGE, Monager FRI. CMR, RIBC} For info —- FRICMR.RIBC) q WEST VANCOUVER BRANCH calt NORTH VANCOUVER BRANCH & H 929-4248 988-6131 f OKUDA PEARLS at the Bay See us for something completely different . . . in pearls, unique jewellery and Christmas gifts. Custom jewellery and restringing are our specialities! OPENING SPECIAL Outstanding new designs in Austrian crystal jewellery from $9.95 : ace Main floor, across from Jewellery Department ™ 3 near Garden entrance RSAC ed. INCH LOSS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER FIRM UP ¢ UPPER BODY * STOMACH ° THIGHS e CALFS ¢ HIPS ° & WAIST WITH NO STRAIN, NO FATIGUE & NO STRENUOUS EXERCISE FIRST SESSION FREE Other Packages available — inquire within 922-1330 ) et F ar Hours: Mon-Fri. 8-8 p.m. Saturday 85pm. _ 246] Bellevue Ave, West Van.