2 â€"Fall Fashion, Wednesday, September 7, 1994 * BACK TO sCHOOL S.‘:ALE _ gATURDAY! Just playing ballâ€"= Reg. $99.99 NIKE AIR EDGE Xâ€"TRAINER OFF KID‘S SHOES Excellent Selction of Nonâ€"Fiction Fleeee TRAFALGAR VILLAGE 125 CROSS AVENUE â€" ~NN Hue + Suncee + Givenchy Donna Karan + Ellen Tracey + Ergee Hot Sox + Anne Klien + and many more September 10th We have all your fall hosiery needs covered. 904 55990 LADIES‘ MEN‘S GREATLAND HIKING BOOTS "0" Off Fearidey â€"evag 0°F 302 LakeshoreRd:E., Oakville 845â€"11 51 NOW MEN‘S LADIES‘ REEBOK SATELLITE Xâ€"TRAINERS Reg. $99.99 NIKE AIR WIZARD BASKETBALL SHOES NOW 38990 MONTREAL CANADIENS JACKETS '?112990 Reg. $169.99 TORONTO MAPLELEAF JACKETS ADVERTISING FEATURE omen looking to get a leg up on fall styles will find an amazing assortment of quality hosiery at The Perfect Pair, a brand new specialty shop opening today. Name brand tights, leggings, pantyhose, socksâ€"including hot Finding The Perfect Pair Located in the heart of the downâ€" town fashion scene on Lakeshore Road East, The Perfect Pair is poised to kick up a storm, according to coâ€"owner Margaret Matthews. "You name it, we carry it," she promises. "We don‘t just carry the typical lines sold by popular manufacturers. We try to feature items that are difâ€" ferent." Many Styles Fall fashion extravaganza new overâ€"theâ€"knee hoseâ€"can be found at The Perfect Pair by such manufacturers as Hue, Ergee, Suncee, Round The Clock, Givenchy and Jockey. Designer lines are also represented, by well heeled names like Donna Karan, Ellen Tracey, and Klein. "We carry hosiery in every weight, shade and texture. And the color selection is just incredible," notes Matthews, who managed a similar shop in Calgary for three years called ‘Gams.‘ "We know who‘s making the best of everything, at the best price points," says the energetic retailer. What‘s hot in hosiery this seaâ€" son? "The big thing for fall is Microfibre, in all types of hose, and (Continued from page one) But that‘s only one of several intriguing looks, interpreted by today‘s talented designers. To better navigate your way through the latest trends in apparel, hosiery, accessories, outerwear and lingerie, be sure to reserve a spot at a major fashion event taking place in Oakville early next month. The Bay, Oakville Place, is hosting its "Autumn Elegance 1994 Fashion One last tidbit: "If you‘re going to try overâ€" theâ€"knee tights, which you can layer over a sheer tight, or wear them with a bare leg, if you‘re the darâ€" ing type," she says. The Perfect Pair is located at 302 Lakeshore Road East (in the mall, opposite the Yak Caffé). Matthews says she advises customers to bring in articles of clothing they want to match, whether it‘s a new outfit or that favorite suit which could use a little oomph. in all colors. It feels really soft and silky." Show," an evening of fashion and fun which store manager Pat Guitard describes as "a great night out where you can take some time for yourself, now that the kids have gone back to school." The event builds on the success of the store‘s ‘Spring Celebration 1994 Fashion Show,‘ a firstâ€"time event for the Oakville store which drew rave reviews from hundreds of area women. Eager to learn trade secrets following an intimate Hose with pizzazz at The Perfect Pair. Those who attend the October 6 event will be captivated by a sweeping palette of fall‘s rich color tapestry, according to Guitard. "There are defiâ€" nitely a lot of classic colors this yearâ€" beautiful jewel tones in the bordeaux, purples and hunter green. It‘s referred to as the ‘rare vintage look,‘ and with the right accessories, these looks take women easily from day to evening." "Autumn Elegance" will be presentâ€" ed in a similar format, built around fashâ€" ions from The Bay‘s own collections, and the Collections Internationale line from Nygard International. The evening will be catered by The Olive Garden in Oakville, Culotta Wines, and the Glen Abbey Italian Bakery. fashion show, many participants conâ€" sulted the experts one on one, where they discovered how to make the seaâ€" son‘s trends work to their advantage. Fabrics are luxurious in color and texture. Harvest gold is a luminous accent color this season, and indigo blue punches up casual wear. Plaids, corâ€" duroys, and wools anchor the ubiquitous sweaterâ€" key in any shade or shape, presented in delicate pointelle, crochet and ribbed patterns. In the workplace, navy and black are still going strong, softened with a range of muted greys and heathers in silk, cotâ€" ton and ramie blend sweaters, vests, and the season‘s major fashion mustâ€"have: the ruana. Available at The Bay, Oakville, this soft, unstructured jacket is adds drama and warmth in pure wools and wool blends. Wear it alone over a blouse, or achieve a layered effect with a matching vest. After the fashion show portion, Allana Martin, promotional director of Monet Canada, will talk about using jewelry to pull your look together. Visitors to the show could win a Monet travel organizer, or black quilted toteâ€" bag. Renowned for its clean, classic lines, Monet will also offer a gift with every purchase made that evening. "Fashion today has fewer rules than it used to," remarks Guitard. "It‘s an absolutely personal choiceâ€"collar styles, where to hem the skirt... Women are taking the trends and developing their own style." According to Martha House, an image specialist at Nygard International, the Canadian manufacturer‘s ‘Fall *94 Collection‘ interprets these trends in a swirl of folkloric prints and ethnicâ€" inspired florals, arranged in softly fluid lines meshing comfort and classic chic. "Dressing to the ‘90s means lots of layering. The ‘menswear‘ look is a conâ€" tinuing trend, but it‘s given a feminine edge with this season‘s soft tailoring," she says. ‘"The most soughtâ€"after looks are subtle in color, luxurious in fabric, and perfect in tailoring." Cherry Robinson, marketing managâ€" er at Phantom Hosiery, will showecase fall‘s luxurious new colors and textures for pantyhose. Exclusive to The Bay is Phantom‘s new Skintones line, featuring natural shades of hosiery to specifically match any skintone. ‘‘They‘re like cosâ€" metics for the legs," she says. These sheerâ€"yetâ€"durable pantyhose are strengthened with Lycra feature a runâ€" resistant shadow toe. For the face, a representative from Estée Lauder will present the latest techâ€" niques for hair and skin analysis, and unveil its new fragrance, ‘Tuscany.‘ For fall ‘94, fashion starts with the lips, and Estée Lauder‘s new Double Color Everlasting Lipstick, and Double Matte Moisturizing Lipcolor. "T‘d like to personally invite everyâ€" one to join us on the 6th," says Guitard. "You won‘t want to miss the action." Tickets for the October 6 event are available at The Bay, Oakville Place, at the Estée Lauder counter, ladies wear department and the Post Office on the upper level. Call $42â€"4811. The coinpanies represented in the show have contributed a dazzling array of prizesâ€"including a Spa Getaway Day Trip (to Ste. Anne‘s Country Inn and Spa) from American Express Travel Serviceâ€"adding further value to the modest $15 ticket price. In addition, $1 from each ticket will go to support the Halton Women‘s Shelter. WonderBra will present its newest ‘Satin Caress‘ Collection in a softâ€" stretch highâ€"sheen floral lace, accented by satiny stretch fabric: "for the utmost in comfort, fit, and fashionability."