TEN THOUSAND
MAVENS
CAN'T BE WRONG.
matching cardigan sweaters, in
cashmere for spring and cotton
for summer, are a new look for
skirts or trousers. Evening
sweater sets with rhinestones or
beads are great for parties.
MEN'S CLOTHES
The new trends in men's
fashions are the stunning fabrics
and huge color selection. Colors
range from classic gray and blue
to soft pastels and neutrals.
"There's simple clothing with
magnificent fabrics," says Robert
Grumet, of R Grumet Clothier in
West Bloomfield. Men are buying
linen and cotton for sportwear
and silk for dress.
"We are selling more silk suits
in three months this year than we
sold all last year," says Kosins.
Kosins was recently one of four
retailers in the country invited by
the Italian government to preview
spring clothing. He previewed
these illuminating fabrics last fall.
Trends that Kosins notices are
pleated pants, two-toned shirts
with white collar and cuffs and
patterned sweaters.
Grumet also is excited about
the Italian influence in clothing.
Grumet carries sweaters in vivid
colors that resemble artwork.
Intarsia patterns in turquoise or
coral with knitted sleeves are
stunning. One sweater came with
a matching tie-dyed shirt to wear
underneath.
Accessories are strong for men
this season. Suspenders, boat
hats and bold ties are stylish.
TOTS TO TEENS
Children's clothes and trends
always reflect the adult styles.
This is evident with the vivid,
tropical prints. "Anything with fruit
is very popular," says Marcie
Adery, owner of We're For Kids in
West Bloomfield. We're For Kids
is selling fruit headbands, socks
and outfits covered with apples,
oranges, and melons. Even the
brand name OshKosh, known for
overalls, has a fruit motif. One
A maven is a person who is always right
and looks like it. For too many years, the
market place for the larger woman who
wanted to dress well was ignored. But
something exciting is happening. A new
woman is stepping into the fashion spot-
light. She is active and intelligent,
fabulous and fascinating, demanding and
discriminating. She is proud of herself
and her accomplishments. She does not,
however, look like a mannikin. Yet she
too has chosen to be beautiful. Who is
she? She is one of the millions of women
who wear size 16 and over. Now at Michelle
Lauren, there's an array of looks from
which the large size woman can put together
her own distinctive style, whether it's soft
and understated, chic and sophisticated,
or bold and unconventional. There are
now nearly 10,000 loyal Michelle Lauren
customers who stand out in the crowd.
Our clients know they always look right.
OUR BUSINESS IS FASHION
For THE LARGER WOMAN
37 Chatham St. E.
Downtown Windsor
A
collection of fine shops: exciting fashions, exclusive galleries,
exquisite jewels, delectable edibles, and posh salons.
Sacchi, HershS, I. Irving Feldman Galleries, Begadim,
Chocolatissimo, Ljger's Lingerie, Chefs de Cuisine,
Widenbaum Jewelers, Nick 'c, Naomi 's Maison International,
Chantel Gifts, Computers & Concepts, Jonathan's Salon,
Bette Appel, Marni Fuller Figure Fashions, Stage & Co.,
R. Grumet, The Male Room, New York Bagel, Mr. Alan's,
The Clothes Pin, Peanuts, Lufino's Salon.
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