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FASHION. SLIM LOOK worn by Sylvia-Patrizia Zimmerer of West Germany at the International Debutante Ball in white chiffon, bloused at the knee. Yoke in satin braided strips is attached to collar accented in tinv brilliants. THIS CLASSIC gown worn by Tooni Milici of Hawaii to the International Debutante Ball was in white crepe, Grecian-draped from one shoulder to fall in free-back panel. (Photos by David Gould.) Classic gowns International debutantes coming out By Florence De Santis NEW YORK (NEA) - The debutante of the 1980s has either gone conservative or has decided not to waste any money on faddish styles. After all, she usually attends several deb balls nowadays -- they're big glamour parties for charity -- and she gets more mile­ age out of a classic gown. The 51 girls from around the United States and six foreign countries who attended the International Debutante Ball in New York could have stepped out of the 1950s. Taffeta gowns with full skirts and fitted bodices were the fashion, all either off-the-shoulder or strapless. That would have pleased the late Beatrice Joyce, founder of the ball in 1954, who sometimes fought a few battles with rebellious debs in the late '60s and early '70s. But this year's girls looked as conventional as their beneficiaries, the Leukemia Society of Ameri­ ca and the Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Club of New York. A few girls acknowledged fashion trends from abroad. Sylvia-Patrizia Zimmerer of West Germany made her own dress in a soft column of white chiffon caught at the knee in a blouson effect, with a yoke of satin braided strips attached to a collar accented in tiny brilliants. Patricia Quijano of Argentina avoided all the usual fabrics by choosing white velvet for a slim gown with a wrap-back panel to allow easy movement and a loosely attached bodice pan­ el of blue and silver Argen­ tinian beaded embroidery. Debs from the Philippines have always worn the tradi­ tional butterfly-sleeved Fili­ pino sheath gown, but Irene Frances Figueroa had a new version designed by Manila's Nick Libramonte, who specializes in adapting traditional to modern. Made of lace, the glitter-dusted sheath exploded low on each side into a hemline of chif­ fon flouncing and simple bell-shaped sleeves. Among the sea of Ameri­ can taffetas, Tooni Milici of Hawaii stood out in her one- shouldered crepe gown draped Grecian style. More tradition was seen in the cream tapestry-surfaced gown worn by Lila Young- blood Matheson, represent­ ing the United States. This strapless, full-skirted gown with asymmetric bands of glitter embroidery and scal­ loped hem had been her mother's deb gown. It looked quite in place for the conservative '80s and was at least more sophisticated than all the taffeta ruffling on everyone else. Of course, the large Texas contingent, by now itself a tradition at Internationals, had their bouffant dresses. When presented, they make a full "court bow," sinking all the way to the floor -- effective only in a full skirt. (NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSN.) FASHION V Florence De Santis PAGE 15 -PLAINDEALfiR- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1984 Japanese seek U.S. acceptance NEW YORK (NEA) - While a small group of Jap­ anese designers has recently caused a stir in Paris and New York, other Japanese fashion creators have been seeking acceptance in the United States. They've been coming under the umbrella of the Japan Fashion Fair, offering a broad mix of styles and prices. The Japanese firms vary from specialty houses such as Ichiju, creating separates in a blend of Japanese and Western detailing, to huge firms such as Grand Fash­ ion World, marketing no less than 16 labels. Each has a different orientation, but all show French or Italian influence. Most of the Japanese firms are taking their time seeking out the American consumer. Grand Fashion World has come to three Japan Fashion Fairs only to learn the market and get reactions to their fashions. Other firms, however, have opened their own offices and have appointed representa­ tives. The most interesting Jap­ anese fashions are those with a modified, wearable look. At Alpha Cubic, archi­ tectural and geometric ele­ ments make up simple sil­ houettes in strong black and white combinations. At Onward, linen separates look as if they were folded into shape, like origami, the Japanese paper-folding art. Ichiju creates three dis­ tinct looks for spring that can be called classic, nauti* cal and primitive, with the classic showing pure Japa­ nese silhouette influence. Using mesh, linen and cot­ ton broadcloth, Ichiju accents them with cork insets and trims. Cotton canvas, pre-washed to sof­ ten it, makes oversized jack­ ets and loose Japanese-style work pants. For spring, most Japa­ nese collections keep to the black, white, gray and earth tones already made familiar by the Paris Japanese, but JAPANESE INSPIRATION appears Th separates By they show a lighter hand. Diane Gilman for Ms. Cabal, with loose, T-shaped top (NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSN > over unpressed pleat skirt, both of poly/cotton blend. Gray and white stripes on black are ikat type. WEARABLE JAPANESE look is created by Ichiju, shown at the recent Japan Fashion Fair in New York. Broad-shouldered dolman-sleeved jacket is cut so folds form lapels. Easy skirt i£ defined by panel pleating. In crisp off-white linen over black cotton blouse with hip­ bone belt. INTS FOR HOMEOWNERi Building Your Own Home Gym "How many Americans want to get into shape?" The answer seems to be: just about everybody. Today, it's reported that more than 55 million U.S. adults exercise on a regular daily basis. Some lift weights. Some pedal station­ ary exercise bikes. Others jog, jump rope, bike or swim. 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