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i Paula Lishman Ltd. marketing manager Alison Mayne shows two ways to wear one of Lishman's fur hats. The hat can be worn about a dozen different ways. Unique, yet versatile. Those two words can be used to describe the beautiful new collection of fur coats designed by Blackstock resident Paula Lishman. Whether teamed up with an evening gown or a pair of jeans, a Lishman fur coat can go to the opera or for a round on the town. Although many have tried to copy her technique, no one has ever been able to capture the unique design she patented. Sheer beaver, mink and muskrat pelts are cut into fine strips and then spun with a cot- ton fibre to keep them durable. The strips are then knitted and weaved into beautiful jackets, coats, ponchos and hats. Lamb and fox are used as accents. The finished product is not only lightweight but also allows its wearer to move freely. "Paula often says, Don't ask me about fashion, because I don't have a clue,' " her market- ing manager Alison Mayne told the Port Perry Star. Ms. Lishman attributes her success to being a very practical I, a AAR EMMERSON INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 193 QUEEN ST.. PORT PERRY. ONT. LL 1B9 (416) 985-7306 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE NATIONAL TRUST A Division of 3 avr Bide PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, October 30, 1990 -- 5 She uses furs from animals Bol on the endangered specie ist. , And Ms. Lishman -- a very environmentally conscious per- son -- believes fur is a renewa- ble resource and a non- polluting natural fibre. The furs are created with the finest workmanship in designs that won't be out of date tomor- TOW. But the idea of knitting pelts to create a product with fur in- side and out may never have en- tered Ms. Lishman's mind if she hadn't lived in Northern Labrador. There, fur coats were worn exclusively for their warmth with the fur on the inside of the garment. When her father was trans- ferred to Toronto, Ms. Lishman saw something that was odd to her -- people were wearing fur Lishman fur coats suitable to wear with blue jeans or evenin Using the fashion statement of fur on the outside and the practicality for warmth of fur' on the inside, she started her business in Blackstock over 10 years ago. The cottage industry, operat- ed out of an old school house, employes about 75 people -- most from the local area. Although 80 per cent of her inventory is sold in Japan, the coats can be purchased across Canada at many specialty stores. And Srine the winter months (starting this weekend) her fashions can be seen at the school house at 62 Old Scugog Street in Blackstock. Because of Ms. Lishman's knowledge of the fur industry, the Fur Council of Canada named her their spokesman. When the Star visited her stu- dio last week, she was on a cross country tour talking to lo- cal television and radio stations eozie with the fur on the out- ghout the furindustry. side. - | ) PAULA LISHMAN'S Inventory Clearance Joan Cochrane and Linda Frayer put the finishing touches on fur coats at Paula Lishman's studio in Blackstock. Kelly, Zuly, Greenway, Bruce BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Motor Vehicle -- Criminal Personal Injury -- Wills Real Estate -- Family Law Corporate & Commercial EVENINGS & WEEKENDS BY APPOINTMENT 114 King St. E., Oshawa 1723-2278 National Victoria and Grey Trustco 134% 1 Year Annual Interest 112% 5 Year Annual Rates Subject to Change without Notice. (-- By Please recycle this newspaper \. J Rim's ROUNTRY BULK FOODS 36 WATER STREET, PORT PERRY OUTSTANDING SAVINGS on KNIT FURS! apto D0% OFF Wide selection of styles and 985-3007 Hallowe'en JELLY BEANS b. 1.75 colours to choose from kg. 3.87 Toasted BBQ Corn Turkish Raisins Hallowe'en Sunshine Mix Chocolate Flavoured Chips Ib. 3.40 kg.7.31 Ib.. 1.19 kg. 2.63 Ib. 1.29 kg. 2.83 Ib. 3.89 kg. 8.60 2 WEEKENDS ONLY! November 3,4 Saturday 10-5 PM 10, 11 Sunday 11-5 PM KISSES b. 1.69 PAULA LISHMAN LIMITED 62 Old Scugog Road, Blackstock, Ontario (416) 986-5096