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18 - Sunday, October 4, 1987 - North Shore News

ashion

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Suspenders strike an “80s stylish note

’ MENSWEAR PUNDITS applaud suspenders — and chuckle, too. According to the vice-president of an accessory firm, suspender sales are at an all-time high.

Old titles with new values signal the round trip of traditional ap- parel, as history repeats itself with the resurgence of suspender sales.

Little did Eve realize that the fig leaf, worn of necessity, would later evolve into fashion history on the beaches of France as the bikini swimsuit.

So it goes with an American ap- pare) classic —- the suspender. Worn in the early '70s during the mod world craze, the suspender originated in California during the Gold Rush, when oversized denims were the order of the day, and the suspender was used for holding the pants up.

At the turn of the century, pants were still oversized, and shirts were cut extra-large to save shelf space in stores.

Thus, out of necessity, came the advent of suspenders and arm- bands. The Iatter remain in the ar- chives and bar rooms only; not so suspenders.

What to call them? Some menswear experts have concluded that suspenders stretch and that

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the brace surely is made from non-elastic material.

No one seems to recall that, in the Toronto Belt of the South, these items are still named galluses.

Regardless, there is no disputing that, today, millions of men wear this inherited apparel relic for a vastly different reason than did our ancestors — style.

Available with meta) clips or leather tabs for button-ons, suspenders are available in a multitude of colors and fabrics.

Fashion-conscious men have re- alized that, call it what they will, the suspender or brace is the perfect way to dress up casual at- tire or to dress down the otherwise stuffy business suit.

Jewellery Designer 987-1322

ANNIVERSARY SALE 0% .60%..

on ail stock merchandise 1253 Ross Rd., North Vancouver

in Lynn Valley next to the Royat Bank

AUDIENCE MEMBERS were dazzled recently with both classic and modern wedding designs at a bridal show held at the North Shore Winter Club. Getting into the matrimony act are models Karen Shatter (centre), Ramona Palmar (right) and Andrew Guy.

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FANTASY FINGER NAILS ‘Kim OPENING OCTOBER 5/87 susan

Dear Customer

We are pleased to announce the Opening of our New Store at #19-636 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver.

We offer the following services: Nails by Kim & Susan. Acrylic, Sculptured, Glass, Gel, Silk, Linen and Tip Overlays, and much more.

Come & Enjoy Wine & Cheese Party

Oct. 10th, 1987, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm 925-3404

A fashion show for young women of all ages

The young and the young at heart will thrill to the elegant vitality and versatility of the updated international classics at Edward Chapman Ladies Shops and Collectibles.

Make up a party and see for yourself the exciting new 1987 Fall/Winter Collection at a Reception and contemporary, theatrical Fashion Show, Wednesday October 7th in the memorable surroundings of British Columbia’s Expo Pavilion, now known as Enterprise Hail. Reception 7:00 p.m. Fashion Show 8:00 p.m. Valet parking will be available.

Tickets $10. Available at Edward Chapman Ladies Shops and at Collectibles. Or phone 732-3394

Ticket stub holders will receive a 10% discount on new Fall/Winter fashions from October 8 to 31.

Granville at 10th Ave. E Pd ‘ard ° Oakridge Centre " Chapman

© Marine Drive at 18th West Vancouver © Collectibles LADIES SHOPS Pacific Centre