ladies fashions to light up s SPORTING AN array of prints, bright’ colors and detailing, women’s alpine and cross-country skiwear will light up the slopes in 1987-88. Exotic themes are one of the strongest new trends to emerge at - the recent trade show, the annual exposition of U.S. ski product manufacturers. Aztec, Far Eastern, animal, retro and futuristic designs excite the imagination. and create a very personalized, look,’” says skiwear expert Barbara Alley. Many. of the new looks are ac- Made in Weer “Binatt Vancouver HALF PRICE! 05 reg. 543895 complished with cosmetic and functional detailing. Patches, logos, leathers, fur trim and leather-look fringes add definition to each item, while sealed seams add warmth, and Velcro fastening tape closures and extra pockets for sunglasses offer fuctional versatili- ty. Prints — everything from bright, geometric patterns to safari designs, animal ‘spots’ and retro looks — add flair to this year’s fashions while brightly-colored ir- ridescent and textured jacquard fabrics and gold and silver detail- 7 by Jones/Pioneer Men's and women’s FLEECE SHELLED FLEECE ENTRANT SHELLS INBELIEVAGLE! Manufacturer's Clearance Q HURRY FOR BEST SELECTION! ing enhance sweaters, jackets and one-piece suits. Next season, the popular silhou- ette design incorporates several new functional variations. Many one-piece suits now zip off at the waist for a perfect apres-ski look, while others unzip at the shoulder to form a vest that folds conve- niently into its own fanny pack. . Like the one-piece suit, the two-piece silhouette remains stong: Broad shoulders, narrow waists and slim in-the-boot stretch pants make the European silhouette a flattering addition to any recre- SKIS. BOOTS, POLES EVERYTHING oo 4 DAYS ONLY until Sunday, Oct. 25 17 - Wednesday, October 21, 1987 - North Shore News ational skier’s ensemble. Longer, mid-thigh-length jackets now combine lightweight insula- tion, belts and drawstrings for ad- ded warmth with less bulk. “Great for layering, these jackets keep the snow out and ‘ provide ample freedom of move- ment, thanks to their blousy fit,’’ says Alley. ‘‘Some even have zip- out liners for easy laundering.” In cross-country skiwear, bright sleek and shiny suits are in vogue. ‘Various neon tones add a jolt to many new lines,” says Alley. “Combined with a light, tex- ETE) BCs LARGEST SELECTION opes tured outer shell, next season’s cross-country skiwear offers fash- ion -and optimum performance with little bulk.’’. The trend toward fashion and color coordination carries over to alpine and cross-country equip- ment, too, Ski boots, bindings and poles now share colors and graphics for a unified look. “Thanks to a dazzling display of colors, prints and themes, this year will be the most fashion-forward yet for women’s alpine and cross- country skiwear,’’ concludes Alley. Check out: all the features of this INCREDIBLE BUY!