18 - Sunday, December 22, 1991 - North Shore News

FASHION

Lounge and sleep wear for holidays

FOR THOSE dress code- less hours of your holiday, when you are relaxing at - home alone or entertaining close friends, slip into something more comforta- ble. This season, lounge wear combines luxurious lingerie, evening separates and men’s sleep wear for a bedtime look that you won’t want to hide.

Carol Crenna |

FASHION STATEMENTS

Even the most devoted terry robe, ‘T-shirt, and floor-length flannelette wearers are waking up to the fact that sleek, sexy, and just a touch mannish is far more womanly.

Men’s wear has been a source for a woman’s sleeping apparel ever since the first Hollywood movie starlet donned men’s pa- jamas on screen. All she had to do is add her shape to inake the loose, masculine tailoring look ultra feminine. .

Today, this trend translates into a superbly sophisticated mix of

Carol Lombard satin and Clark’

Gable stripes.

"To achieve the ecietie evening look, first slip-into some slinky little lingerie pieces. A satin bra, a slip-styled gown, a sheer kimono and tap pants, a lace camisole top or a. silky nightie will achieve a seductive undressed look in lounge wear,

Next, raid his closet for soft menswear pieces such as_ silk drawstring pajama pants, an over- sized satin nightshirt, silky boxer’ shorts, a tich paisley robe or a

- wrapped smoking jacket. Take the starch out of basic pajama sepa- rates by mixing patterns and tex- tures,

NEW PRESIDENT at MR. JAX... Mr. Jax Fashions Inc. Cramer as its new president. Cramer joined Mr. Jax Fashions recently from New York City.

Vice president of marketing dJackie Clabon said Cramer left the design firm Ellen Tracy to make the move to Vancouver, and prior to this position, he worked with Tahari in New York and Jones New York.

The firm is now looking toward fall °92 with the Mr. Jax line which is currently in production.

eee VANCOUVER MAGAZINE's se- cond anrual fashion awards... Vancouver Magazine has an-

has acquired Mashall-

TRY AN eclectic evening look mixing ard matching lingerie and lounge wear. You could also try borrowing silk boxers or an oversized nightshirt from his closet.

Finally, dress up the look with evening pieces such as a stretchy lace catsuit that reveals every

curve, an ornate little bustier with jewels and tassies, a simply cut satin shift, a

lace shell or a

streamlined, underwire body ‘suit that adds shape to your physique. Here is the inside story on some

New president for Mr. Jax

nounced plans for its second an- nual fashion awards competition. The awards gala, which was an

overwhelming success in 1991, recognizes fashion designers, retailers, sales clerks, photographers and models with an award of excellence in the field chosen by Vancouver’s Fashion Council.

The magazine is accepting en- tries for its Most Promising Fash- ion Designer for the 1992 contest. Entrants are invited to submit Portfolios and resume to the Van- couver Magazine office. For more information, contact Sam Turkis at 877-7732.

MARGARETA DESIGN Lid. plans expansion... From creating new lines to major production ex- pansion, Margareta Design Ltd. recently launched major plans for future growth. Margareta Ter- mansen has found a new general manager, Eugene Raftopoulos, who is said to be ‘‘positioning the company for aggressive growth in the ’90s. We plan to triple sales in the next three years.’”

This company currently controls a factory, warehouse, and seven retail outlets located in B.C., Alberta, and Washington.

The initial phase of expansion

will focus on a wholesale division, distributing the lines to specialty boutiques. A substantial invest- ment has been made in new equipment and increased factory staff. Margareta Design recently purchased a new factory, warehouse and head office in North Vancouver to accommodate the future growth.

The sales expansion is also be- ing directed to Margareta stores to be opened down the West Coast of the U.S.

eee SCUTTLES AND SEAWINDS opens... The Nova Scotia retailer, Scutiles and Seawinds, has opened

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of the North Shore’s most festive lounge wear.

— Lingerie, man-sized pajamas ‘~

and evening separates for sleep wear that will definitely wake him up.

@ For a sultry black at-home ensemble that is perfect for enter- taining, slip a velvet bustier under a sheer black chiffon blouse. Add men’s wear black silk tap pants, and over all, slide a black’ satin house jacket. Finish the look to the toes, with black suede mules.

A black velvet bustier with a subtle foral print is $45 by Warner, and a black chiffon blouse by Papillon Blanc is $95, both available at a new shop cali- ed The Petticoat Box, Park Royal North.

A black satin house jacket with intricate quilt detail has a shawl collar and cuffs by Vanity Fair for ~$129.99 at Eaton's. Black suede slippers with fine detailing ‘and - gold embroidzry are $79.99 by. Evans at Ingledews Shoes.

@A_ second lingerie-turned- lourge wear look combines ‘a men's wear-shaped pajama shirt, a men’s- wear-inspired Jong bath robe in a richly printed fabric,

_ and beneath these two Joosely-cut-

pieces, partially hide a pretty slip dress or simple shift in coor- dinating satin. Add pretty evening flats to complete the look.

A satin pajama shirt with pink flowers on navy has an accenting navy shawl collar and cuffs for $98 by Linda. Match the same in a long snen's’ wear- inspired robe with sash znd shawl collar for $90, and beneath these pieces, a navy satin slip dress with large bow in front is $42 by Vani- ty Fair. , @A_ comfortable outfit with festive touches that may be worn ouiside of the home pairs semi- sheer wide plazzco pants with. a Sleeveless shell with a high round Neckline. It is topped with a quilted and lined satin jacket. Low-heeled pumps complete the look.

Pretty plazzo pants in white have a sheer chiffon stripe com- bined with a jacquard stripe with subtle gold trim by. Vanity Fair for $24. A shell with a round neckline has a lace overlay and a white crepe lining by French Maid for $35. .

A quilted and lined house jacket in white satin for $129.99, all at Eatons. Italian leather pumps with subtle gold embroidered trim fin‘ch the look, in bone by Robert Capucci for $210 at Ingledews Shoes.

its doors for the first time on the West Coast. The firm’s ninth store is located in the prestigious Waterfront Centre at 200 Burrard St., Vancouver. :

The retailer combines the women’s and children’s designs of co-owner Vicki Lynn Bardon with traditional Nova Scotian stitchery.

The store is said to be ‘‘truly Nova Scotian, wherever the loca- tion’? because of the continuity. All fixtures, antiques and all mer- chandise are handcrafted in Nova Scotia.

The winter collection includes rich velveteens, corduroys, tapes- try, fine wools and chintz. Ornate suit jackets, coats, feminine sepa- rates, evening wear and outdoor casuals al} have matching hats.