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Yellow and black
linen, tie-neck
blouses and a
paisley wrap skirt
call to mind
vibrant, sunny
days.

Coral, pink and
peach, the colors
of the ocean floor,
blend beautifully
in a paisley skirt
and mini-check
suiting.

BY LINDA BACHRACK • PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGIE BAAN

he chic fashions worn by lunch-

houettes, focusing on suiting. Buchman's

eon guests rivaled those seen on

emphasis this season is on color, femininity

the runway when Neiman

and functionality. Trends include leather in

Marcus hosted Dana Buchman's

fashion colors, ties at the neck, tapered and

Spring 2001 Collection at a benefit for

Orchards Children's Services, the state's

largest private foster care and adoption agency.

The fashion show featured key spring sil-

cuffed trousers, ankle-grazing pants and '40s-
inspired detailing.

Like a spring bouquet, the look was fresh,
flirty and romantic.

(Left to right): Lois Gerenraich,
Orchards director of corporate and
community relations; Kimberly

Burton, vice president of corporate

and community relations; Ariela

Shani, vice president and general

manager Neiman Marcus; Nancy

Singer, chairwoman for the

Orchards benefit. All proceeds from

the event will benefit Orchards'

many programs designed to help

children and families in need.

Red energizes neutral basics.

Choose red-hot leather separates, a

side-tie wrap blouse and floral-print

skirt or textured leather suiting with

a cherry top.

STYLE AT THE JN • APRIL 2001

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