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Wednesday, September 19, 2001 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER C5 ` B ridatSfiozvcase M onday O ctober 15, 2001 7:00 p.m . Barrington celebrates 50th anniversary ADVERTORIAL T his year marks the 50th anniversary of F R E E A D M IS S IO N * * v * FEATURES: Door Prizes Fashion Show Special Displays Gift Bag for Every Bride For your free invitation please call: Valerie 905-634-0641 Brought to you by W elcom e^ I^ T T 7 a g o n ltd. V V S i n c e 1930 W W W .W ELCOMEW AGON.CA H oliday Inn Express B ronte & W yecroft B arrington, a specialty coat store on Lakeshore Road in D owntown Oakville. A fam ily-ow ned store, Barrington is now run by Paul Barrington, w hose father first opened the doors half a century ago. Paul, himself, is a sixth gen eration furrier in a family who can date back this trade to 1815. To learn this unique, oldw orld trade, Paul had to appren tice in Vienna for four years because there is no apprentice ship program in Canada. W hen Barrington first opened, fur was the only product sold, but things have changed since then. Paul decided that people w ho ow ned fur coats would need cloth ones as well, so he brought in different types o f coats to sell to his clients. Now he offers cloth, sheepskin, and leather. "We have diversified a lot," he says. "We offer total outer wear. We're no longer ju st furs." At one time, the popularity of fur declined, but today the oppo site is true. Paul says fur is defi nitely on the rebound. "Fur is on all the fashion runways and there is more inter est. W e're seeing interest in sheared furs-- mink and beaver. This offers a closer look that is not as bulky." Reversible jackets are also becoming quite popular. These offer two altern ativ es...a silk poplin lining w hich can also become the outer shell with the fur as the lining. The actual fur can also be reversed, with the soft suede-like side as the out side as well as the lining. This offers m ore versatility for lifestyles that are becom ing more casual. With the trend at hom e and w ork tow ards m ore casual, dress-down clothing, a sportier fur is in demand. Barrington says that people are looking for the luxury and warmth o f fur, but they want to be sporty as well. He has a large selection o f furs that suit this need, such as a red sheared mink jacket, and can do W hile Barrington is known for its fur coats, the store also has a stylish selection o f cloth, sheepskin and leather coats. custom orders as well as restyle There are not many places around where you can see such a older furs to update their look. variety o f coats. A nd for the first tim e, In fact, Barrington has loyal Barrington is importing coats custom ers w ho com e from directly from Italy, France, Toronto, Kingston N iagara Falls Germany and the U.S., which will com pliment the sophisticat and, o f course, Oakville. To help m ark the 50th ed private-label coats m ade anniversary, Barrington has pro exclusively for Barrington in vided a black sheared mink jack Canada. Coloured furs are generating et, valued at $3,950 for a raffle to benefit the hospital, which is a lot o f interest, and virtually any also celebrating 50 years of ser colour is available. Barrington vice this year. Raffle tickets can explains that furs dye well and be purchased at Barrington for hold their colour. Terra cotta, $20 each or three for $50 from navy, cream, black and denim are am ong the more popular Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. All the proceeds will go to the colours, and custom orders can hospital. always be handled. rowse ii^s await you in a scenic lakeside letting. E P A R K IN G estaurants, Bou if | 905 825-3258 - Open Sundays & Holidays For More Information Contact The Head to Toe Beauty Service We'll help you look & feel « your best / · Personalized Hair Care * Foot Care & Reflexology O w lb RAINFOREST, available a t M A Y N A R D 'S FIN E M ENSW EAR O p en T u e sd a y t o S u n d a y #1-67 B r o n t e R o a d , o a k v tlle ^ o iM u ve (£Pxestiqe 61 Bronte Road ---Oakville - 8 2 ? G5GG ----------------Iy gArd c o l le c tio n --------- | Specializing in Colour I 905-469-8940 (Drop in and viezu our IFall/O-toliday new arrivals. Casual & Cocktail zuear Mother ofBride/Qroom Canada T-Shirts B R O N T E V IL L A G E 2425 Marine Dr., Oakville Correction BRONTE VILLAGE MALL Inside at Unit #5 2441 Lakeshore Rd.W. Oakville, On L6L 5V5 827-0007 905-827-2394 J T #5100BwriteM 847-8148 Open Tuesday to Sunday Celebrating l4Years in Business