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WHr4BY MMEEPIRSSWEDNESDAY,'APRM ls,1991, PAGE '17 EN VOE!»EN VOGE EN VOE! !N VOeE EN VOOIJ! Classic mate-rials, new* designs in jeans fashions (SOP) Classical elements and authentic looks will characterize jeans fashbions in spring 1991. A mixture of contrasting style elements wiil be in evidence; classic materials will be combined BOSS, Spring and summer 1991 Ecology Iook wtt! be emphasîzed with new, high-tech and similar materials and conventional shapes combined with new, progressive designs. This basic tendency will appa in alidnda of variations; on trhe one hand, traditional and conventional styles in the hÉeavy denim sector with used or bleached looka for close-fitting shapes, as well as wide antiA.it modela. Different coloured jeans ahould aisa be mentioned. The short jackets 'in this sector wilI eatue lenty of applications: ebrodery leather, plaits, tausles and braiding. Long jackets, on the other hand, will be popular in a more bleached, western style. In addition, the appearance of the ecology look should be mentioned. Here again, two tendencies wiil emerge: on the one hand, ecological concepts will be. emphasized with simple. or natural model variations, and on the other, the search will begin for the - natural-simple and correspoýndingly treated materials. Follori anti-fit designs will dominate. Everything will have a slightly nostagic touch. A mixture of denim and canvas, cotton and linon and leather are al elementa of a new romantic look. A contrast to this wiil be provided by multi-coloured, cheerful summer fashions, based on contrasting colour-and fabric efects, 'plenty of> material mixtures- and patchwork variations. Applications- will favour exotic blossoms and fruits. At the- same time, the nostagic message of the si,Êties will be in. evidence: drainpipes alongside bell-bottoms. The fifties will also provide a fashion message: rock, city and the. legendaiy Harley Davidson motorcycles 'wil1 set the scene for a mixture of college elements, jeans and, influences' fromn workcing clothes.' Close-fitting' drainpipe styles wiIl charactefize the silhouette alongside the conventional'comfortable models. In addition, jeans will, play an important -rôle in combination with the youthful city look. The large number and variety of jeans wtdesigned names confirr the fact that exclusivity is aIso -In demand in this sector. Grey market products FR OH PAGE 15 change locations fr-eque4tly. Consumersamareremlndedsatore warranties are valid only as long as the retailer is in business. Consumera who want .te avoid. remarket merchandise should' look for the fgollowingciues. * "Authorized dealer, signa. Not ail manufacturera issue plaques or signa, -se consumera who don't aeem them should ask for the dealer'. association with the producer. e 'Labels and instructions in French and Enlih These wil indicate th roduct was probably made for th;e Canadian market. On electrical appliances, look for Canadian Standards Association or Ontario Hydro certification. 0 A warranty-registration card to be sent to a Canadian address. If the, addresa -is, outside the country, the unit jirobably want impor'd by an authrzd elr For informationý on gj variety of consumer issues, wrIte to the Consumer Information Centre Ministry of' Consumer anc1 Commercial Relationsý, 55 Yonge St., first floor, Torotoý Ont. 97A 2H6. UCW to hold fashion show A fashion show will be held by the United Church Women at Westminster United Church, 25 Manning Rd., on Monda ,April 15, 8 p.m. T here will be fashions by Mercantile Department Store and Vallan Fashions. Lunch and * e.Cost >is $5. Cali 576-2615 for tickets,'or obtain tickets from a UCW member.