20 — Sunday, October 27, 1991 - North Shore News

ASHION FILE is a Pee Sunday col-

umn. If your business cr charity is planning a fashion show, send in your information to the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 2H4.

OCT. 27: EliMar presents a fall fashion show and brunch at 11 ‘a.m. at Anderson's, 1661 Gran- ville St. Fashions shown wil! be in different colors and combinations than EliMar’s lunch fashion show.

For reservations, call 684-3777.

«ee NOV. 2: North Shore resident Cecelia Podolatk, a clothing specialist at University of B.C.’s school of family and nutritional sciences, will present a sewing seminar at Hart House near Deer Lake in Burnaby from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sewing for the 90s is an update on sewing techniques for beginners to advanced sewers. Lunch, coffee and handouts are included in the $125 cost. For more information on the semi- nars, call 980-4230.

eee NOV. 3: The International Christmas Craft and Gift Fair will

Parks receiving cycling

THE GREATER Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Parks Department requests the public’s cooperation in obeying the no cycling signs at Capilano River Regional Park.

“We are responding to a large number of compiaints from park users concerned about mountain

. bike activity creating a serious threat to visitor safety,’’ says GVRD Parks West Area Superin- tendent Mitch Sokalski. ‘‘In some cases, pedestrians and dogs have been hit by cyclists. Other park users have reported near-miss in-. - cidents.””

“Unlike some other regional parks where cyclists are welcome, Capilano’s steep, narrow, can- yon-hugging mountain trails on rugged terrain with limited vision mean cycling is simply not a safe or appropriate activity in the park,’* he adds.

Park users also complain about | speeding, noisy cyclists who frighten others, take away from the esthetics of their park experi- ence, and damage trail surfaces and stairways.

Bicycle owners can cause a variety of environmental problems, including unwanted _ trail creation, and destruction of ‘mosses and ferns. In addition, roots damaged by tires can allow disease to enter and kill otherwise healthy trees. ,

Patrolling GVRD Parks’ staff are reminding violators of the

Teacher will lecture on research trip to Vietnam

CAM SYLVESTER, a teacher of political studies at Capilano Col- lege, is the guest speaker at an Amnesty International (AI) meeting on Monday, Oct. 28 at Highlands United Church, 3258 Edgemont Blvd. in North Van- couver.

Recently returned from a two- month research trip to Vietnam, Sylvester will discuss common misconceptions in the west about Vietnam and the state of human rights in that country.

The lecture, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will be illustrated with a selection of Sylvester’s own slides,

North Shore Amnesty Interna- tional meets regularly on the final Monday of each month at Highlands United Church.

The purpose of the meeting is to write letters and to work for an end to torture and the release of political prisoners around the world. Members of the public are welcome.

For more information about Al on the North Shore call 985-0338.

need to become familiar with and obey posted rules and regulations concerning conduct in Regional Parks.

Cyclists are welcome weekends at GVYRD’s Seymour Demonstra- tion Forest in North Vancouver.

be held 1! a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gleneagles Golf Course Clubhouse. The fair will include unique and colorful clothing from South America, Indonesia, Thailand, and Europe as well as wearable art, jewelry and crafts. For more information, call Parke International at 263-2362. é

NOV. 3: North Shore couturiere Hilda Fassas will show her collec- tion of bridal gowns at a free fashion show to be held at the Royal Towers Hotel in New Westminster. For more informa- tion, call 986-3518.

complaints

A wide, paved road (restricted to service vehicles only) winds for 11 kilometres along a scenic moun- tain valley ride to the Seymour Dam.

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Rap culture heavily influencing fall look

FROM THE House of Chanel to the funky boutiques of Los Angelos, fall fashion has taken its cue from the streets. So long surfer, and goodbye to the preppie. The new look is ur- ban.

The influence for fashion this season comes from rap. Long the craze in urban centres around the country, rap has reached mainstream.

Now that the rap look is big, expect to see body-hugging designs for fall, including rib turtlenecks, leggings, and cat- suits. While black remains the color of choice for many, bright pinks, oranges and reds are showing up everywhere.

For those who prefer a less revealing look, there’s good news. The unisex look has made a comeback, particularly in denim. The street-smart way to wear overalls, however, is to leave one shoulder strap un- done.

Accessories are the key to

the street look, and that goes from head to toe: @ Basebail caps are a favorite. Look for a cap featuring your favorite sports team or select a cool shade that’s studded with thinestones. @ Big gold chains are another accessory must, especially with medallions. In Paris, Chanel named its entire fall collection the Nouveau Rapper and models strolled the runway. wearing no less than three or four heavy-link neck chains, often with a big Chanel medallion on one. @ Footwear finishes the street look this season. The biggest news there is boots and they come in a wide variety. Classic: cowboy boots, flat-heeled field boots, solid motorcycle boots, or a variation cn the popular shoe boot are all terrific choices.

Western boots are paired with leggings or a catsuit for a long, Jean look.

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