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Fashion Outlook TI1F lit BALD OUTLOOK Saturday September 1 Page Diane Von Furs tenbergs designs simply feminine Diane Von continues to prove that form follows function is still a fashionable theory This is the designer who in 1972 tied up a classic by creating the wrap dress By she had sold 3 million of these colorful jersey dresses Nearly two decades later simplicity remains the key to her line of childrens clothes and so phisticated shape and practical ease give her new nurses uniforms a healthy dose of femininity One of the nicest things about de signing is when you create something lavishly patterned scarves or read in Vogue about the star studded parties that she has hosted in her Paris and New York apartments and in her Con home they may assume that Von is all glamour Yet this designer keeps a firm hold on what is practical Von Furstenbergs special talent is tailoring her designs to fit peoples needs She may have once been married to a prince but Von now did not grow up in an ivory tower cated in different colon She also understands the need to have a variety of available styles when an occupation demands a con stant color like the traditionally white uniform of a nurse Nurses do- serve to have clothes that they feel good about she says Their forms should be comfortable and attractive Von created a wide range of styles for White Swan a leading uniform manufacturer White Swan supplied the resilient Visa fab ric which resists wrinkles and stays bright white and supple Comfort Knit which is supposed to feel like 100 percent cotton but is per cent stronger DIANE VON has a worldly glamour and a sense My role to make nice designs affordable she says Her style of clothing is known for simplicity and femininity with a group of people In mind says Von Once people have gotten a whiff of her exotic flowery perfume Tatiana or wrapped themselves in one of her sssssssss law v f w STRIPES are suspended over black leggings and a red top fat this skeg- by Diane Von and tiers of dots add extra dash to this striped dress Before she married Prince Egon Von in she went to school In Spain England and Switzer land and studied economics at the University of Geneva By 1971 she was the mother of Alexander and liana and she had nurtured a dress company into existence A year later she had wrapped up her place In fashion history with that simple jersey dress Since then she has put her initials on accessories cosmetics and household products Von was also the first fashion designer to create a signature furniture line Some people are surprised by Von flexibility and her de sire to tackle different design pro jects Others are impressed by a key element of most of her designs They re practical and easy on the purse My role Is to make nice designs af fordable says Von who didnt find a hole in the idea when Dunkin asked her to create uniforms for their employees love to do uniforms says the designer who often has a favorite outfit GEORGETOWN SPA FITNESS CENTRE EXCLUSIVELY YOURS 8771924 NURSES uniforms get a shot of ele from Diane Von Furstenberg This mock wrap lop has three sleeves for ease and comfort The pullon pant has waist and a relaxed fit HOME OF FRESH FRUITS VEGETABLES AND PROUD OF IP 40 STREET 877 88B2 26 0uelphSt Georgetown 8779896 Your Dependable Home Cleaning Service Specializing in House Cleaning For Particular Peon tarn tutu knit call us km a 8731386 DAY CARE Programs for children up Nutritious meals Ample inside and outside facilities to develop your child physically and mentally Experienced child workers on staff MAPLE ROCK DAY CARE CENTRE 8731876 wigo APPLIANCES SALE OF APPLIANCES AND PARTS Air Conditioner Tune Free In Store Microwave Leak Detection and Heat Test Authorized Maytag Deafer Service and Installation STREET GEORGETOWN ONTARIO PHONE Von added her strong design sense to make functional but feminine outfits These cleanlined uniforms usually have dolman or rag- Ian sleeves to make a nurse active day a bit easier Von Furstenberg adds variety by including pants and cardi gans along with the typical dress Her Signet Collection gets an extra touch of authority with an embroidered crest on pocket notched collars and welted pockets on stream lined skirts and pants Theres even a bodysuit in the collection Priced under most styles are available in sizes to 16 while some are cut to fit a size woman and others to fit a size 20 And while Von Furstenberg main tains bate complicated designs she has added a touch of whimsy and playful use of color to ber clothes for toddlers and girls sized and Once again the designer relies on sturdy knits but she adds flirty flour ishes like twotiered ruffle and easy to love details like heartshaped buttons fabric flowers on dropped waists and purple suspenders on a black and white striped skirt Most of these outfits are a very affordable She has also created skirt and legging sets which are up beat matches of grey and pink red and black and hot pink and turquoise For special occasions there are dropped waist dresses with crisp tiered skirts BRAND tce By Glenda Hughes Sales Rep REPRINTED Well if I was ever under an illusions that this column t get much readership I was certainlv corrected recently It is rewarding to know that the hours spent hovering oer my tpeunter each week are not vain and some of follow my thoughts with great in If you have been an avid reader of mine know that we are to a newlv constructed home and it has not been without its frustrations Having gone through this process I would like to point out a few pitfalls that others might run into like we have and to make you aware of what is in your contract and what is not As we have quite a bit of new building starting up in town over the next vear a lot of vou will be going through some of the same things I have just encountered and I would like to help be an informed purchaser My headaches need not become our headaches and it would be nice to have you purchase a home and go through the process of watching it being constructed and being happy Naturally not all builders are the same not all developments are the same and man of you will be accepting of your finished pro duct and that s the it should be However it would be wise to check out some things before sign that new home purchase As most of you will be from blueprints will not get a chance to see a model home so ll is important that find out about upgrades the cost and what is standard in home and what is included and what is not included Some of the biggest things will have to deal with is carpeting floor cover ings cabinets furnace and things tike central air and windows If vou are good at able to sort through vour schedules understand blueprints well and can see the samples of cabinets and floor coverings etc wont have am problem If you are like me and have trouble reading plans and leave a lot to trust you might share m headache There is a lot to wallow take time get so meone to help understand the schedules and then wont be in for anv surprises Buving a new home can be an exciting experience and the finished result should match up with preconcert edidea of dream house and it will if voutiptoethroughthetulipscarefulh PS Next week 1 be back vvntingtovouwithfreshsuminertales Homes Sold Creatively HOME PRODUCTS LTD No one ever regretted buying quality Custom Design Installation THERMAL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS STANLEY THERMAL ENTRANCE DOORS PAT10 DOORS SOFFIT FACIA AND EAVESTROUGH SIDING DECKS AND FENCING S0LAR1UMS NEW ADDITIONS CUSTOM DESIGNED BAY AND BOW WINDOWS ALUMINIUM AWNINGS AND SHUTTERS ELEGANT VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SHADES FREE ESTIMATES AllWOrfcguaranteed NoObligatkmtoPurchaM QUALITV CREDIBILITY 11 fiv RELIABILITY