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SPRING/SUMMER 2005 BEST BETS

Is the pencil skirt still in? The pendulum will swing in the opposite direction from all the lavish embellishments. Anticipate better construction, more structure, more beautiful tailoring for upcoming seasons reflective of the classic pencil skirt. Tatiana, again quoting Chanel "fashion comes and goes but style remains" , explained that classic styles will always remain. What's interesting, however, is the fusion of technology with fabrics.   Is there a possibility of winter clothes that are very light, fluid but keep you very warm?

Christine Suppes ended the review with the following West Coast designers to watch for:

S.F. FASHION WEEK: Colleen Quen who is gaining celebrity attention from Garcelle Beauvais-Nylon, Paris Hilton, Tyra Banks and Vivica Fox, to name a few.

Christina Hurvis's very chic and fabulous designs.

L.A. FASHION WEEK: Jenni Kayne who has top movie stars making it to her show at the expense of their other obligations.   Cocokliks whose designs are quite American. Rami Kashou with his nice lines, pretty colors and overall elegance. Petro Zilia whose work is earning the line lots of press and Louis Verdad with his clean lines and nautica look. Contact www.fgi.org .