ons abe ences, modern fabrics, crisp tailoring and a praginatic, streenvise sensibility. The stylish “60s Chanel suit has inspired designers this season. Donna Raran’s collection is a return to the constructed, impeccably crafted picces that every Woman needs and wants. The silhouette is fitted vet easy-to-wear. Shoulders are narrow while skirts open up to full A-lines. The DENY collection also revolves arcund sleek suits this season, featuring a structured sil- houette in classic Oveeds, herringbones and Dear Mattie: What is the newest trend in fall wear? Craving new clothes on Canterbury Dear Canterbury: They're back! The first big trend for fall 2000 has started to emerge. A polished, Jady- like sophistication is the motif blended with’ uptown chic and downtown flair. Sharp wool and tweed suits are everywhere. But matronfy looks have not taken over. 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Crocodile jackets and skirts in brown or sage are equally strong. What Giorgio Armani does best is dress sophisticated women in classic, chic clothes. The suit is Armani’s forte. His suits are sharp, tailored and sexy, in jet-black or gray. The Emporio line has taken 2 more eclectic direction, in translating both luxurious and practical looks into affordable, wend-censcious clothes. Obliging his customers’ taste for easy- to-wear suits and separates, Armani also pre- sents narrow skirts, sliny trousers and an assort- ment of wool suits. This designer favours non- chalance and a classic gray trouser suit. Miuccia Prada hes a strikingly beautiful col- lection — sharp tweed suits with narrow shoul- ders, defined waists and flowing skirts. The col- lection is all about polished elegance and classic sophistication. Inspired by a °40s silhouette and elegance, Prada relies on an understated and tasteful colour scheme: chocolate and gray dominated, with occasional dashes of yellow and red. Calvin Klein’s main strength lies in under- COOL NEWS Illustration Norlsa Anderson in choices standing what modern women want to wear. With their polished silhouettes, Nein’s suits are timeless clas- sies yet always in tune with fashion. Redone in luxurious fabrics and deep colours for fall, they ranged from straight- forward tu laid back, with long-sleeved polos or leather pullovers with cropped pants, sporty three-quarter-length trousers and cashmere nveed . suits. There were also jackets, skirts and pants in crocodile — a minimalist’s answer co fur. CK's sensible collection encap- sulated the feminine, lady-like mood of the moment. But if all this detail is too much for you then you can still go sporty with Tommy Hilfiger's co-ed collegiate col- fection. All-American preppy looks. Houndsteoth and Donegal tweed suits are worn with light turdeneck sweaters and A-line skirts which are finely tailored, light and femi- nine. The bottom line is that this fall there are plenty of options out there. The most impor- * tant message in fashion is that we no longer live in an era of one-sided fashion. So simply enjoy the moment, from pinstripes to Prince of Wales, create your own style statement as you go. Wear your new suit with a flashy shirt under- neath or with nothing at all. Mix and match a riot of patterns. Make a statement. Laiscover the thrill of powerful dressing. Adieu, Mattie Mattie a ia Mode is a biweekly fasion advice col- umn, Send your questions for Mattie Johnstone c/o the North Shore News.. E-mail to” Ichristensen@nsnews.com or fax to 985-2104. THREADS All kinds of neat summer stuff— cool tops, bottoms and accessories. At prices you won't find anywhere else. And there’s new stock everyday. So come often. 0,81 ORE You'll always save a bundle!