Winter’s coats are inspired by « wide variety of themes From page 16 often made of velvet. o Storm coat: Another variety of a man's cnat now wom by women, it is shown with a small, peaked col- lar, wrapped front which buttons to one side of the neck, and « belted waist with hidden buttons down the front. ® Military coat: It is made with regimental straight lines, and gets epaulets, a high collar, flap’ front pockets and double-breasted. brass buttons. ~Many styles are inspired by this coat with varying amounts of mili- tary detail, - ® Raglan coat: Often called a bal- macian, it is a heavy-weight long coat-with big, rounded shoulders and sleeves that continue in one . piece to the collar. FASHION FILE i isa weekly Sunday. “column. If your business or charity s planning a fashion show, send in -your information as early as possi- ble: to the North Shore News, 1139 “Lonsdale Ave.,’ North Vancouver, “B.C; .V7M 2H4.: Priority is given to: “fundraising ‘fashion events and Jashion: shows taking place on the 7 North, Shore. : Mouaday,. Dee. 13: ‘Ruby’s at: - Bellevue’ Landing, 1403 Bellevue wAye.,West Vancouver, ‘hosts Fashion On Parade, a special men’s: night, and lingerie fashion Originated by the 19th century general Lord Raglan, it has top- stitched searns and is single-breast- ed with flap pockets. ®@ Monk's coat: A jong, sweeping coat still wom in a monastery with a hond and a long, square capelet collar. Its buttons are hidden by a placket, and it is always cut in a sombre color. ® Princess coat: This style is Victorian in inspiration, with a very‘ high waist and small, notched col- lar. It fits through the bust, then flares out to the hem in a single- or double-breasted style. © Duffel coat: Named after a town in Belgium, it. was worn by naval officers and is slightly boxy in shape, and double breasted with a notched collar. show, 6:30-8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Contact the boutique at 922-8715 for more information. Ongoing: West Van's Christine & - Co. holds its annual Christmas sale at 2341 Granville St., Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Designer lingerie, at 50-75% off retail, fabrics, notions and antique _daces are available for purchase. A special men’s evening takes place Thursday, Dec. 16. Ongoing: 'N. Shore photographic ? Trench coat: Originally a belted raincoat worn in the military, it now refers to a coat in any fabric that has a notched collar, belted waist, short capelet, epaulets and is usually double breasted. © Romantic retro coat: Though it’s not actually a name, it refers to a style this winter that is very femi- nine with a shirred and gathered waist or yoke. . It has low, rounded shoulders and is cut in a soft, draping fabric that drapes, and has few other details. ® Russian coat: This Slavic- inspired coat has flared sleeves, usually with cuffs, and a short col- lar, and both cuffs and collar are often covered in curly-haired lamb. _ lt is single or double breasted, semi-fitted then wide sweeping to the ankle. artist Barbara Bartholomew’s images of cats are on display at Luxury Rags consignment bou- tique, 150 W. !5th St., North Vancouver. For more info, phone the boutique at 984-7247. Tuesdays: Sewers of all levels are encouraged to join the sewing stu- dio at Karen Maguussen recre- ation centre, 937 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver, which meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Eagle Room. Contact Marie Querns at 987-4923 for info. = Call Francina at na LEON’S HAIR SHOP : ‘926-5453 203. 17th St., West Van. 20% OF C2ie Bhim DN ie a Product with inis Ad very day ’till Christmas, there are artisans and” ._ professional crafts people selling their unique Christmas gifts from tables on the Market Floor of Lonsdale Quay. Hand sewn, hand crafted and handsome deals can be caught by all: who stay alert and cruise in for . the perfect, Christmas gifts... Be a crafty shopper this holiday season. Che Quay Guinn FREE PARKING ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND Ho.ipays IN DECEMBER! LATE NIGHT SHOPPING ‘TILL 9:00 PM STARTS MONDAY, DEC. 13TH _ INFORMATION: 985-6261