Femininity Returns in Milan Spring Summer Fashion
Milan designers unveil a shift from masculine tailoring to soft feminine shapes for spring summer 1987. Armani leads with refined daytime cuts and modest heels while Versace Ferre push tight skirts and risqué gowns. Denim stars, empire waists, and romantic prints define a bold, paid-for season with prices rising from about 200 dollars to several thousand for evening wear.
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Milan
Armani
Ferre
Fendi
Krizia
Versace
Tortoise Shell Comes Back As Fashion Accessory
Tortoise-shell jewelry and accessories regain chic status this spring with pieces like hair combs clips and bracelets praised for versatility. Editors note tortoise shell blends with black browns and metals while newer shades appear. shop managers say the look is premium and pairs with silk cashmere and velvet.
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Nancy Long
Tobe Report
New York
Elle
Connie Wilson
Bal Harbour
Fla
Wilson
Neckties drive image and color trends in corporate life
A NY image consultant argues ties signal social and economic status and outlines spring trends. Industry executive Larry Stuart notes pink leads sales, with red as the enduring power color, while regional color shifts spread nationwide via Wemco’s 15 000 accounts.
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Larry Stuart
Wemco Inc
New Orleans
Washington, D.C
Stuart
Hecht’s
Washington
WEMCO
Resale shops offer chic bargains from high end designers
resale shops sell pre owned designer wear at half to a third off original prices. Encore in Manhattan operates on consignment giving donors half of sale proceeds and features gowns furs and handbags from wealthy clients and celebrities. A Star is Worn in Los Angeles offers celebrity wardrobes with charity donations weekly.
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Thourlby
Marlboro
Carole Selig
Encore
Manhattan
Ms. Selig
Calvin Klein
Liz Claiborne
Los Angeles
Melrose Avenue
Brooke Shields
Michael Jackson
Joni Mitchell
Edie Mirman
Cher
John Travolta
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Karyn Snead
Fort Lauderdale
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By Barbara Cloud
Scripps Howard News Service
William Thourlby
Rose Bierce
Center For Environmental Education
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