2 Michigan State News, East Lansing, Michigan New fall shoe fashions Interview clothing still feminine and delicate classic, conservative By MARY JANE JERIAN By CINIH DUBEY One of the more popular lines of cowboy boots College graduates searching the job markets are advised to Mile, after mile, after mile. is Frye. Frye boots are best known for their search their closets first this season. The average MSU woman endures many miles quality. "Appropriate dress may never get you a job, but it can cost of walking to classes each term, but this fall's In East Lansing, Fryes can be found at the you one," said Caroline Diamond of the MSU Employment shoes and boots can turn a dull experience into a MSU Rootery. Because of their high quality, Office. pleasurable one. their prices run from $90 to $120. Male and female students anticipating an interview should Dexter also makes a cowboy boot, which is less first invest in a suit, preferably navy, beige or maroon, she Bv now you're probably wonderingwhatmakes expensive than the Frye, but still high in quality. added. this fall's shoes and boots so great, right? The Dexter boots start at $70 and can be "Women should plan on a shirt and jacket. Skirts never carry For starters, we are experiencing a revival of purchased at Jacobson's. negative connotations but pants might," she said. the '40s and '50s styles. Shoes are more The boot collection at Hudsons is quite diverse, KiRBY W. STANAT, placement director at the University of "femininely" styled, with a return to the spiked ineluding 9 West, Fortino, Italia and various heel and pointed toe. Wisconsin, also suggests a suit for the professional interview in imports. The prices start at $65 and go up to his book, "Job Hunting Secrets and Tactics." $110. EVEN THE CASUAL shoes have taken on a "You can't be too conservative," writes Stanat, "It is a sign of more delicate look. Bass has added a whole new IF COWBOY BOOTS good judgment." are out of your price line to accommodate this fall's look. Called Bass Stanat advises against leisure suits and sports coats for the range, then you might consider investing your first interview. Long sleeves should be worn because 100's, these have a three-inch rubberv heel, a funds into a pair of Zodiac's Western clogs. they pointed toe and are made of soft, durable leather. carry more authority, he adds. Zodiac is carried by Jacobson's and a $42 price A Women should avoid platform shoes because of the salesperson at Hudsons in the Lansing Mall tag is reasonable. said that their fastest selling line of shoes is the But, what about that evening out with Mr. possibility of walking problems, Diamond said. And boots are Bass 300, which is also not a good idea. selling as a casual pump. Wonderful? Cowboy boots or Bass will definitely In East not suffice. So what to do? Lansing, the entire Bass collection can HAIR FOR BOTH men and women should be off the face be so it purchased at Hudsons, MSU Bootery, 225 E. Well, you have several alternatives. The first does not distract the interviewer. Grand River Ave., and Shepard's Shoes, 317 E. is invest in a pair of delicately styled spiked heels Grand River. Prices range from $38 to $42. in black patent leather or maybe in one of the "Long hair on females can have sexual connotations, and wild Less expensive than the Bass, but similarly season's new suede styles. Throughout the East perms may also be distracting," she said. styled, are the Connie and Scalawags lines. Both Lansing area, spikes are retailing at an average Stanat feels that long hair, mustaches and beards on males brands are available at Hudsons. Their prices price of $45. are taboo in the interview situation. "A big slice of the range from $28 to $35. Or if the spiked heel is not your style, then American business community feels beards and mustaches are un American — don't give a recruiter a weapon to de-select ANOTHER MODERATELY PRICED casual perhaps the revived pump is. Many of the dress pumps are finely crafted shoes that offer you." shoe, which is carried by Jacobson's, 333 E. extreme versatility. Not only can the pump be Grand River Ave., is Dexter. The range The MSU Employment Office in Student Services Building in price worn out with Mr. Wonderful, but, it also looks from $29 to $34. is sponsoring two clinics on dressing for the interview, one on great with a suit of a pair of dress pants. Both Oct. 24 for men and one on Nov. 1 for women. Also moving in on the scene is the cowboy or Jacobson's and Hudsons carry a wide variety of Western look. |iumps with prices beginning at $38. Red. Beige, Cream GALORIE'54 RENEGADE »110 SHOES AND BOOTS BY ZODIAC Beige, Red Burgundy Leather Inlay THE MOST WALKED ABOUT SHOES IN TOWN avai,ableot Bring ad Meridian Mall ALBERT'S SHOE into store < Lansing Mall C A ¥ ¥A1VT receive 10% discount. Thursday, October 25, 1979 3 Jacobsoris J Shops 4 Michigon Stote News. Eost Lonsing, Michigan How to get best By KIM SEVERSON treated periodically to maintain buys for winter An MSU student does more their waterproofing. layer principle. This type of In shopping for coats and $20 at the Foxhole. Prices in than the average amount of outfit will run about $16.50, due Cheaper boots can be pur jackets, personal preference other stores go up from there. to the high cost of "trucking" around chased at various area shoe army surplus usually takes precedence in The best protection, how¬ campus dur ing the and discount stores. These are goods. A comparable set up can winter months. And, as be obtained by buying a leather stylo decisions. Ski coats, vests ever. again is the layer prin money is always a scarce com usually just as warm as the and parkas are all available in ciple. A heavy wool sweater work glove with a wool liner. modity with students, the ulti¬ name brands. The difference warm styles. A good, warm — if and flannel shirt topped off This can be purchased at the mate question becomes how to lies in how long not the most fashionable coat with a vest will keep the heat in they last. When Foxhole for $1.50. — stay the warmest for the investing in a pair of boots, can be purchased for as little as (continued on page 13) cheapest. check the quality of materials Walking is the major form of and workmanship. Paying $70 transportation for most, so a good pair of boots is essential. for boots that will last for three or four seasons beats paying Bright colors popular in sportswear Of the entire winter wardrobe, $30 every year. By PAT BLANEY this will probably be the As far as clothing goes, one Fall always Sportsmeister Shops Inc., 213 E. Grand River big brings out the new fashions for the Ave. Also in demand are ski sweaters gest investment. Anyone who's basic principle holds true for upcoming school year, and and this fall is no turtleneck combinations, as well as been outside with cold, wet feet gloves, socks, underwear and exception. Of all the hot selling styles, though, pullover knows it jackets. Down coats and parkas will likewise be is well worth it. jackets layers. The trapping none are selling faster than sports fashions — the warm items to own as winter Insulation is the thing to look of air between clothing and skin athletic look is in and it's bigger and better than quickly approaches. for. A rubber rubber leather is what ever. or keeps you warm. For M.C. SPORTING GOODS, 5002 W. combination boot, such as a example, a thin nylon or cotton A spokesperson from the Athlete's Shop, 233 E. St. Saginaw Canadian Sorrel or L.L. Bean sock should be worn under- Grand River Ave., said that Lansing, sells sportswear ranging from classic gym shorts, T-shirts, tennis shirts to hunting boot with a liner will neat h a heavier wool sock for tank tops and warm-ups are all warm-up suits and shorts. Its selling big this fall. selection attracts not only athletes, but the keep maximum warmth. The idea is A salesperson from you warm as well as dry Vandervoort's, 1515 N. non-athlete as well. while standing or Grand River Ave., moving. A to keep the feet dry, because Lansing, said that sportswear Yet, the sports shops said they find brand name pair can be pur wetness initiates cold. The has been greatly upgraded to meet the fashion competition chased for about $34, with tough with the regular clothing stores. Many double sock serves to keep the styles. stores, such as K-Mart, Meijer Thrifty Acres and prices going up for added air trapped around the foot. Sears now have their own features. One popular sock on the market WARM-UPS IN bright-colored satins, shorts sportswear sections which usually offer discount is the Wick Dry, and tank tops in terrycloth or velour, sweat shirts prices and compar¬ An insulated leather selling for able selections. boot $3.99 with colorful, witty provides for at most stores. It incor lettering and hats and caps of Many sportswear firms that originally made more mobility and porates the two sock principle various styles and colors are all hot sellers in the will also cost bit more. A uniforms exclusively for school athletic a nto one lightweight pair. fashion market. teams Herman Survivor, the have also entered the retail market top of Wit h a choice between gloves Jogging shoes are still the number one type of selling their the line in leather boots, will merchandise to the public. and mittens, try to stick to athletic footwear being sold for casual run from $45 to $95 and is wear, with More and more clothing mittens. While gloves are adidas leading them all. The Athlete's companies are going insulated to 20 degrees below more which is the original adidas Shop, for the athletic look in fashion and it looks like this functional, mittens will trap shop in the East zero. Leather hoots de¬ style will be around for some time. So whether are body heat and keep you Lansing area, said that nylon running shoes of all signed to keep feet you are an athlete going out to warm while warmer. A good seller at the styles are selling better than leather, due to the jog around the in motion, and most come campus or a party goer PX Foxhole in the Frandor Mall cheaper price. trotting down to your silicone treated for favorite wateringhole, this fall water is a leather army glove with a Ski jackets and vests are once you can do it in a again very style that says "jock" — even though you proofing. These boots must be wool liner, again utilizing the popular items this fall, a spokesperson from might not be one. Thursday, October 25, 1979 5 EAST LANSING OKEMOS MERIDIAN MALL YOUR THIS CLOSE Univer United Mon. 7:00 p m. Okemos Community TO LOSINO WEIGHT Methodist Church Wed 1 00 p.m. ^ N Qkemos Rv the "neat, no jeans" dress code. To Costello look-a-likes attired in straggly hair, a perm is the the business," Blackie con boogie everything own wit h t he sounds of Donna Summer, The from T shirts, baggy pants, tennis shoes, perfect thing for him," she said. tinued. "The easiest cut a man can "When they shower and comb 'ramps and the Village People, recom skinny ties, and shades. This can be a real ■tended att ire includes have is to have his hair cut it in the morning, that's it for anything with a slit, trip, so take advantage of the drink specials. properly and then let it do what the rest of the day," she added, it wants," Blackie added. "You (continued on page 10) Grand Opening Sale!! Nov. 1, 2 & 3 (Thurs., Fri., Sat.) We're inside Hosier's 203 E. 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Well, anything and but not under collar is — including Johnny Rotten. clothing, being punk is a state punk? everything is all right, but if popular. No shirt and a leather you really want to "look" punk, jacket is even better, as long as then you'd better be careful. you have a hairless chest and a First of all, you need a build like Popeye before he eats haircut. No matter how long spinach. your hair is, it's too long. Long Face veils and tight satin or hair is rock, cute hair is disco leather pants are okay for and short hair is punk. Make-up female punks, or your dad's isn't necessary, but if you're baggy pants are even better if going to use it, use too much. you can get him to give them Rouge, lipstick, eye shadow, up. What ever you do, don't be mascara, dental floss, the whole sexy — punks have no sex. bit — pile it on. Next jewelry. Puka shell SNEAKERS ARE EASY to necklaces are not punk, but dance in and are punk, unless earrings are very punk if you're they are of the running shoe a guy. And it doesn't even variety. The best are white matter which ear you get no-names that have been pierced. What is it, right ear through at least high school you're a vegetarian, left ear you gym class and are held together like it on top? I always get them by tape. confused. Safety pins and Anything you can dig up that spiked dog collars are optional. has something to do with science or technology is punk at AS FOR THE clothes, you'll a Devo concert, especially if it's find them in your parents' rubber-like gas masks, goggles closet, attic or basement. You and disposable gloves. On know, the stuff they wore in the another hand, black-lace stock¬ '40s and '50s. But if the Salva¬ ings and a corset would be punk tion Army and Navy has at the Rocky Horror Picture already been through, then Show. you'll have to go to a second¬ There are two types of hand store. Somebody Else's punks, the true punk and the Closet, 541 E. Grand River pseudo punk. The pseudo punk Ave., has an excellent selection listens to Elvis Costello and and affordable prices. mourns the death of Johnny For Fashion's Sake The 1979 Fall Fashion Edition of The State News Editor Carrie Thorn About the cover...the campus of Michigan State provides the perfect background to display the latest in fall fashions. Our thanks to Jacobson's J Shops, East Lansing for providing the clothing shown on the cover. Stote News Kim VonderVeer Cover photo is by Deborah J. Borin. Local punk rockers. MSV BOOKSTORE... HAS A CARLOAD < ] 0 Michigan State News, East Lansing, Michigan Hairstyles tcontinued from page 6) WILLIAM BARNHARDT Blackie said as people become busier, they lose a lot of the time they used to spend on their hair. "Blow dryers are a tool of our Singing the blues trade," Norfleet said, "but are getting away from them. They just want to comb it in the men morning and that's it." Men's fashion magazines really weren't published for my MEN OFTEN ASK questions vs. blow-drying one's hair, how to keep those shoelaces from benefit. I was looking through Gentlemen's Quarterly the other about how to appear for a job fraying, and underarm wetness and how it varies from day and suddenly the concept of a magazine devoted entirely to cotton wearers to synthetic-wearers. interview, Norfleet said. men's cologne and what shoelaces are "in" this fall seemed a bit J ulie Miller of the Hair Loft in GQ, however, is hardly content to deal exclusively with the silly. But beyond that, GQ and the like aren't even functioning in fashion scene. Oh, no. In this week's issue, for example, the "in" the University Mall, 220 M. A.C. my world. At least not yet. man can thumb through articles on wine and cheese selection, Ave., said the popular hair First of all, no one — particularly me — looks like any of the fine hotels and restaurants in the $200-a-night range, and totally styles depend on whether the models in men's magazines. New York, Paris and San Francisco mindless backgammon-like board games. man is graduating. are designing all these clothes for a thousand models who "The style tends toward the leave those three cities. California seems to be the setting in a lot in men's fashion never shorter, neater look, but not Another thing. WHO is wearing these designer originals? I periodicals lately. And it's not just because California leads the until graduation," she said. certainly don't see anyone walking down Grand River Avenue in way in fashion trends — it seems — they also have somehow "College males tend to leave stumbled upon the good life out there; it's quite well-defined in pajama bell-bottoms, open-front silk Turkish shirts, or their hair longer." ^in length leather fur jackets. the mag. GQ decided to do a "Hollywood of the 80s" feature, Norfleet said when men first One thing for sure, is that if you buy these garments, you must detailing the celebs of the future you could have bet they would started coming into the salons have PLENTY of money. And not just money as "in the bank" pick. Folks like Barbara Carrera, Sally Kellerman, and Marissa they all brought their girl¬ Berenson who's been a nobody in every magazine for as long money, I mean MONEY. Like money to throw into the wind and — friends with them to help make wave bye bye to money. as I can remember — and Dean-Paul Martin, who sits there in a style choices, but not anymore. For example, here's this guy with a paint-roller in his hand rattan chair in his $200 Creighton sweater and patched street "Men make great customers," -tanding in a half painted room with rags and spilled latex jeans. You know, in those jeans he's just one of the guys. In the she said. "Men are very loyal rtistically splattered everywhere. So this model, if you read the interview, he talks about his life, telling us, "I won't chuck tennis and very cooperative." utline under the photograph, has decided to paint the den in for a film career" and other matters we all really give a d— about. Shirt, Boulevard $100; Sweater, Divine $66; Tie, Kelly $11 Suede vest, Truedson $125; Jeans — Studio 54, folks — $130 This is the chic world of GQ. And believe it or not, I really don't ;md the real centerpiece of fashion — Belt, Kieselstein-Cord, have much of a complaint with the magazine itself. After all, $550! Now is that the real world? $982 workclothes? GQ is a slickly-marketed showcase for the creativity and artistry Lets look, by contrast, to my somewhat impoverished of the fashion world. What is of concern to me is the increasing State News iccoutrement: Shirt, T $2.50; Sweater, Older Brother's (no popularity of these mass fashion periodicals. America, accord¬ , urice); Tie, none (also no price); Pants, Greensboro Sears Retail ing to the polls and magazine sales statistics, is getting vainer. Newsline hit let. $15 on sale. And you couldn't catch me painting a room in One item of consolation, however, is that if the country is hose good clothes. No way. making expensive fashion the new social pressure, at least our 355-8252 GQ lover< never miss the "Imagery" column, which addresses citizens will be well dressed clones. For appearance's sake, uself to the important things in fashionable life — towel drying things could be worse. Sheep Shape For Winter . . . cuddly, warm, and good Itf in wopl coats, suits and sportsw Wool is wapn and lasting an^ ^ excellent fashion investment 1 2 Michigan State News, Eost Lansing, Michigan LKSA DOLL Regular cosmetics Fashions reveal attitudes bad for ,cskin af By REGINALD THOMAS "Fashion, as it is called, is often a question of when she dresses. American women do have State News Staff Writer politics, a barometer of the most profound social some choice when they select their wardrobes, If you are using regular over the-counter drugs or creams to and economic longing. It reveals not only who has but society tells us that we must follow the style purify your face, then chances are you are not really cleansing it. power but who lacks it, who represents the of the season, which is usually dictated by male dominant in society and u>ho is defying that Douglas Sigourney, owner of Sigourney's Hairstyling Inc., 1712 dominance." designers. If there is no "dictator" in our society E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, said most over-the-counter cleansers to command our style of dress, who are we and soaps contain caustic soda that harms the skin more than it — Gloria Emerson following, and why? helps it. Vogue, September '79 Feminine fashions reveal how a society views This caustic soda closes the skin pores and merely builds up the its women what values it places on them and oil and dirt on the skin, therefore never Women in Iran took their first step — really cleaning the skin, towards what positions it relegates them to. These Sigourney said. becoming sisters in the feminist movement last fashions which serve to keep women "in their "Nine out of 10 men are just washing their faces with bar soap," spring when they marched in the streets place" are sexist fashions, and they continue to he added. "This soap just dries out the skin and repudiating the repression of the new Moslem disrupts the skins remind us that women are, first and foremost, acid mantle." state. One of the rights the women felt Ayatollah sexual beings. Ruhollah Khomeini had taken away was their We have seen an abundance of plunging ACCORDING TO SIGOURNEY, the skin has a slight acidic choice of dress. necklines, overly sheer blouses, and too-tight base. This acidic base helps to protect the skin from infections and This was a first step for the women, who were slacks in recent years. Women wear these, diseases. ordered by Khomeini to follow Islamic tradition because they are in style. Dissent from this dress "By using (caustic) soap from infancy, you make a market for the by wearing a long, black veil that conceals every to revolt in somewhat the means same way the conglomerates' other products," Sigourney said. Companies that Iranian women did. Some made a personal choice sell baby skin-care products give free samples to mothers as they to wear non-exploitative clothes. Many didn't. leave the hospital. These samples include caustic soaps that If there is no "dictator" in our This year's spiked heels are just another destroy the baby's acid mantle. society to command our style of example of the blatant sexist tendencies in the After the child's acid mantle is destroyed from extensive use of dress, who fashion world. They are neither functionally caustic soaps, they become more susceptible to diaper rash and are we following, sensible or comfortable, but serve to show off the other skin diseases, Sigourney said. They must use the same and why? leg. Slit, tight skirts and shaded hose which company's products to cure the diaper rash, he added. accentuates the curvature of the leg are also Sigourney said that by using non-caustic soaps people can avoid examples of very current sexist trends in eccessively dry skin. He added that by using a night cream and an part of a woman's body, including the head. Their fashion. almond skin mask, both men and women can improve their skin's protest did little to curb the oppression. We must decide whether we will go along with look. It is difficult for American women, even this trend or speak out on the right of women to anti feminists, to fathom this sort of blatant wear what they want without being stigmatized SIGOURNEY SAID BASIC skin care should begin with a discrimination and oppression. What we fail to by social norms which bind us to style and non caustic soap, a toner and a moisturizer. He added that some realize, however, is that we are very much like fashion. men also like to use blushers, moisturizers and bronzers to our Iranian sisters in this respect. It is this conflict which binds us to our Iranian improve the skin's overall tone. The shackles of fashion still bind us. sisters, who have already begun speaking out "Men and women need them (moisturizers) because they don't Tht Iranian woman follows a command of against repressive customs in their culture. have any protection against pollution," said Lou Wynn, skin care tradition deeply ingrained in and by her religion Many of us are still not that brave. technician at the Hair Loft, 220 M.A.C. Ave. icontinued on page 15) Qf/)ec Ck>« MERIDIAN MALL, OKEMOS Thursday, October 25, 1979 1 3 Hats of all styles in for fall season By MARY BETH PEEK The knit berets are also Hats of all styles are in for popular and can be worn with fall — trims, fabrics, and colors almost anything. Color is the are many and will go almost big accent with them. anywhere with nearly every With the western look be outfit. Hats for indoors as well coming so fashionable this fall, as outdoors, and for men as well cowboy hats are going to be a as women are available. great topper for a wardrobe. The '20s-look suit or dress is There may be more of these topped perfectly with a 1980 than other styles this season. style hat. The western look is set off nicely with a Other styles which will be cowboy hat. Even the Paris sophisticate popular include the simple look demands hat to make it a derby look and the versatile complete. English racing cap. Dressier Because of the variety of hats hats available this fall include available, it is easier this year the jaunty, a simple disc which to match a stylish hat with sets on top of the head. The other accessories such as major attraction here is the purses, shoes and belts. If a trim. special outfit needs polishing, this may be just the thing. THERE ARE ALSO many Sandra Oliver, a senior in modifications of the traditional fashion design at Merrill Fash¬ pillbox, a hat shaped much like ion Institute, Lansing, said that the military but with softer, "everyone should have a total rounder lines and fancier trim. look — hats are expressive, tell a lot about people, and they will There are as many kinds of be very big this fall." trim as styles for hats this fall. Oliver also said that hats are Feathers are the primary look definite attention getters; this in hat trimmings — including fall they will attract more pheasant, ostrich and peacock. positive attention than in the Depending on the style of hat, past. there may be few or many, small or large feathers. MOST HATS WILL be smaller and trimmer than in the Both wide and narrow bands will be featured this fall. These past. Crowns with less height are made from ribbon, leather and brims of all types will be or contrast material. For the emphasized. Many hats this fall are designed to accent the small dresssier hats, add to State News Komi Goabo eyes when worn correctly. these a selection of rhinestones, Hats will be smaller, trimmer and available in a multitude of fabrics, trims and The brimmed hat is seen pins and other jewelry. Short colors this fall. often in stores. Different veils are also being featured for com¬ the very fancy styles. binations of large and small dress type, Frank Olive of New These hats are available at the Rex Harrison and the brims together with a narrow York; for fancier hats, Adolfo Many felt hats will be in this local stores including English racing cap. Also, as in or wide band make many of New York and Paris; and for fall, either brushed or flat. Jacobsons, 333 E. Grand River women's fashions, much atten possibilities for unique hats. Velour is also seen in casual styles, Don Anderson of tion is being directed toward The brims are shaped in many some Ave., Town and Country, 411 New York. There are also less the cowboy hat. Brims are also styles. Other fabrics include E. Grand River Ave., ways, rolled up or turned down expensive hats from manufac¬ knits for berets and furs for Menagerie, 321 E. Grand River being emphasized. on one side or both. Some turers such as Counter-Fit, and outdoors. Ave., Kay Baum, 125 E. Grand The Al Capone type hat for provide a good profile accent. Michelle. River men, with brims and wide Ave., Greens, 135 E. A modification of the bands around the crown, are HAT COLORS ARE brilliant Grand River Ave., Savvy, 309 brimmed hat has a lower crown Furs will be .the look for also this fall. The newest shades are E. Grand River Ave., The being shown in the stores. with a fold running lengthwise outside weather hats, espe All of these teal blue and plum, which are Scotch House, 313 E. Grand styles come in a in the center. This hat is daily with a fashionable wool coordinated with the new fall River Ave., and Hudsons in the variety of colors and fabrics smaller and gives a somewhat fashions. Red, coat. Mink, possum and fox fur such as tweeds, plaids, wools, dressier effect. cranberry, green will all be fashionable. Less Lansing Mall. Prices for these and pearl white are also in, as hats range from $10 to $40, corduroy and felt. are the basics black, camel, expensive furs like rabbit will These hats are available at ALSO,THE OLD military or — also be available. Fake furs may depending on style and brand. and grey. Jacobsons, Hudsons, Redwood stewardess type hat is back in go over, as they are less and Ross, 205 E. (irand River all colors with many styles of Just as in clothing, some top expensive and come in more HATS FOR MEN this year Ave., and Marty's, 305 E. trim. This hat sports a very names in hats stand out on the varied design patterns. include standard ones such as Grand River Ave. trim look and can be worn with shelves. Some of the more a dressy suit or pants. famou^names are: for the small Best buys for winter Fragrances for men popular Aside from having their names associated I continued from page 4) or used as a spring/summer men purchasing cleansing products as women with a special edition Continental, what do from either the and allow for temperature raincoat. A quality parka will Clinique or the exclusive Erno Pierre Cardin, Givenchy, and Bill Blass have Laszlo lines. run $25 to $60. adjustment by removing in common? layers. With a single down Aramis, the No. 1 selling scent in Europe Finally, there are a few They are all designers who market and a top selling fragrance in this jacket or heavy coat it is country, has things to consider before pur fragrances for men. long offered a complete line of men's products, impossible to adjust tempera chasing anything for the As men are becoming more fashion con ture as the body temperature winter. including a line of hypo allergenic products. scious, their interests in scents are growing as changes. well. Representatives of Knapps' in the Meridian A down jacket can run any First, consider the store. Mall and Jacobson's said two of the most often Promotions for these fragrances have where from $25 to $120, de¬ Rent on Grand River is usually confused products, about which there are increased men's awareness of the variety pending on quality. While a ski higher and therefore so are the many misconceptions, aftershaves and available to them. are coat is practical for skiing, it is prices. The malls will run a bit colognes. Many companies are expanding their men's not the best selection for cheaper, but it's best to look for close outs and sales. Most fragrance lines to include hand soaps, shaving First, after shave contains more alcohol campus wear. Paul Mayio, creams and hair grooming aids. importantly, be sure to take the than cologne. buyer for the PX Foxhole, A spokesperson for Jacobson's, 333 E. suggests a good mountain time to investigate a few prices Also, after shaves are applied to the face, Grand River Ave., said there are just as many but parka or windproof shell that before laying down any cash. colognes are for the body. can be layered up in the winter "J 4 Michigan State News, East Lansing. Michigan BRUCE BAB1ARZ Wool clothing is stylish, comfortable and durable For fashion freaks By CINDI DUBEY Wools are like good friends; they are warm, durable and always - the word is greeks? there when you need them. Although wool is comparatively more expensive than other fabrics, it is a good investment for any wardrobe. Wool grows old slowly, adding to its durability. After a wool bet everyone of them would give anything (if item is worn it will naturally return to its original shape, slowing Fashion freaks, especially greeks who con tinually flaunt their status by wearing alli¬ they knew what they were missing) to dress how the aging process. they please. Most wool items are classically styled allowing you to wear them gators, appear to me to have forsaken their identity and individualism. Who knows, they may even choose to wear from year to year and still remain stylish. Think about it. In the army people are forced little reptiles on their clothes?!? Wool naturally insulates even when moist — the higher to wear the same olive drab as the next soldier so I just wonder what would happen if a new percentage of wool contained in an item, the warmer you will stay. sorority sister woke up one morning and went to Wool also absorbs dyes right into the fabric so bright colors and that they have a sense of unity, which is all well ind good for the army! But, what about her closet(s) to get dressed, and found — much to plaids retain their brilliance even after many cleanings. ivilians who seek the latest fads and fashions her horror and shock — that all the alligators If you plan on wearing your wools often, then a wool blend is tnd just want to look like everyone else and they were missing from her seaters, all the labels gone your best buy. Blends are more durable than pure wools. from her Calvin Kleins, all the embroidered One of the best known manufacturers of pure virgin wool is -rtainly do a good job of it, especially the reeks. initials removed from her sweaters and shirts, Pendleton Woolen Mills of Oregon. Without their fraternity or sorority symbols and as the last straw, the last step from falling Pendleton, which designs woolen clothes for both men and into individuality, she found the laces ripped — women, is best known for their vibrant plaids. discreetly" displayed, you cannot tell greeks yeah ripped — from her new topsiders! In East Lansing, Pendleton can be purchased at both Jacobson's, apart. You try distinguishing a gamma gamma from a kappa kappa, it is im; ossible to do — they First, she would probably scream, and that 333 E. Grand River Ave., and Greens, 135 E. Grand River Ave. ill look like clones of one another. would draw the attention of her sisters, who Prices range from $28 for a wool cowl-neck sweater to $105 for a wool blazer. The basic greek uniform consists of alligator would probably ask if she broke a nail or lost an shirts, sweaters and jackets — but true greeks, eyelash. Undoubtedly she would probably just Greens carries wool and wool blend pull-overs beginning at $15 I'm talking about the ones with a real sense of borrow some greek clothes from a sister and skip for a College Town label. Wool skirts start at $29. all her classes and take daddy's charge card Hudson's in the Lansing Mall also carries wool sweaters in their unity, have alligators on their underwear where Nice Girl Like You department. Prices start at $18. The average -erv few people can see them. shopping for the day — may be the week. People laugh at ROTC's because they all look A stereotype to end all stereotypes — all in price for a wool skirt is $32. 'ike turkeys with the same type of uniforms and good fun, of course. Some of my best friends own Wool, like most better fabrics, usually must be dry cleaned. imilar buzz cuts, but they don't have any choice clothing stores in Birmingham. Meijers 2055 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos has the least n the matter after they sign the old contract I really want to be a greek, and I'm jealous of expensive dry cleaning prices around and after spending all your with Uncle Sam. greeks and that's why I wrote this column. My money on a sweater or blazer it's nice to save money somewhere. Greeks at least have a choice, at least I think problem is that no one has ever asked me to rush Dry cleaning prices start at $1.55 for wool pants or a sweater, a fraternity — I would prefer rushing a sorority $1.65 for a blazer and $3.35 for a coat. hey do. Having never rushed a fraternity or sorority. I am not aware whether part of the (late at night). Seriously, I want to be greek but I But, before you run off to the cleaners, check the label. Many have another problem, I subscribe to Groucho wool blends can be handwashed and a few can be thrown in the igreement is that you have to pledge to support he Izod company for as long as you live. Marx' Philosophy. He said, and I believe these washing machine with your favorite blue jeans. his exact words, "I wouldn't want to belong Make sure you dry clean or wash your wools frequently to avoid In China. American prisons and other places are fabric damage. people are forced to dress like each other and I to any club that would have me as a member." Thursday, October 25, 1979 1 5 Designer jeans cost more, last longer to the Calvin Klein tag on the don't fit better, but they still vin Klein's disagree. thing, they hold their shape By LESA DOLL one back pocket. sell. It's for the label." "I think there is differ nicer. You're paying for the fit. Those old Levi's just won't do a the trick anymore. "Certain types of the jeans Some women who wear Cal¬ ence," one customer said. "For "If you see someone walking They are still suitable for down the street in Levi's and someone else in Klein's, you can kicking around in, but tattered, faded jeans are no longer tell the difference." suitable for casual wear. Some¬ thing neater — and more ex Klein's are carried in many pensive — and dressier is area stores besides The Scotch required now. House. Prices usually run be tween $30 and $30 at The One of the conditions is that Scotch House, but the jeans are you must purchase jeans with a also carried for about the same label. Designer jeans have been prices at Town and Country, increasingly gaining attention ■111 E. Grand River Ave.; in the fashion world for a year Jacobson's, 333 E. Grand River now, and they highlight the fall Ave.; Menagerie, 321 E. Grand fashion scene in popularity. In River Ave.; Hosier's, 203 E. comparison to the traditional Grand River Ave.; Green's, 135 brand name jeans, such as E. Grand River Ave.; and Kay Levi's or Wrangler, designer- Baum, 125 E. Grand River Ave. name creations are said to be cut better, may hold shape One exception to this aver longer, may wash better, and age price range for Calvin Klein are at least $10 more expen¬ jeans was a pair at Jacobson's sive. which was selling for $58. A comparably priced pair of Char The main attraction is the lotte Ford jeans also sold for designer label on the back $58 at Jacobson's. pocket. "They all look the same to "They (customers) might be me," Briggs commented. "One able to tell the difference pair is summer weight denim, between designer and regular but outside that they're the jeans, but a large sale of same." designer jeans are because of the name," said Deb Briggs, Other brands of jeans avail manager of The Scotch House able at The Scoth House include on East Grand River Avenue. Liz Claiborne, $29; John Kloss, "A lot of our customers don't $32; Anne Klein, $36; Jones even look at the regular jeans." New York, $30; Diane von Furstenburg, $35; Vidal The Scotch House women's Sassoon; and Gloria Vanderbilt, boutique has one of the largest $36. selections of designer jeans in the East Lansing area. They Jacobson's designer shop also carry limited numbers of eight carries the Klein's, and has different designer jeans, all of some designer names. The which have sold well this fall. Scotch House doesn't stock. Jacobson's is the East Lansing The Calvin Klein jean is by location for Ralph Lauren far the most popular. Offering a western jeans, priced at $34; variety of styles and cuts, Bill Blass jeans at $32; and R. Calvin Klein's appeal to women Jordache jeans at $32. These of many different figures and are in addition to the Charlotte sizes. They have become known Ford collection. as the style jean that fuller- hipped and waisted women look Each store listed as carrying attractive in. Klein's also carries one or more of the designers in stock at The Fit is one key to Calvin Scotch House and Jacobson's, Klein's popularity. Briggs con but none carry quite as many tends, however, that much of styles as those two stores. All their appeal can be attributed are comparably priced. Pro products better PEARLS ONE OF THE BIGGEST5 icontinued from page 12) Wynn said she would not recommend over-the-counter products Accessories big this fall to her customers either. "Over-the-counter products carry a lot of waxes," she said. Both the Hair Loft and Sigourney's use professional products In junior fashions, chains are still a hit, made by Redkin Corporation. The Hair Loft also uses RK Baubles, bangles and beads are all the rage in accessories for women this fall. Of these, especially the 15- to 16-inch "status chains," products. said Chris Dymek, manager of accessories at probably the hottest item is pearls — of all Redkin and RK are only sold through beauty salons. J.L. Hudson's in the Lansing Mall. The silver colors and lengths, especially two-stranded Sigourney said that professional products are scient ifically made and gold metallic belts and double wrap belts "grandmothers' pearls." to allow for the pH balance of the skin. Bar and scatter pins, which didn't sell very of 1978 are still outselling the newer wide "That is why salons go to professional distributors. Breck and belts. Pearls and feathers are also popular in well in 1978, are really big this season. Chains other companies don't do the job," he said. "The conglomerates are still being worn, but only in conjunction junior accessories, as are pins of any kind, could come out with a product if they want." which are being worn everywhere — on with beads. Delicate chains with stones, especially pearls and cameos, are replacing lapels, blouses, hats and scarves. BOTH THE HAIR LOFT and Sigourney's have an extensive line "chunky" jewelry that was stylish last fall. Any accessory engraved with initials, of vitamins and nutrients for skin care and diet. Feathers in pins and hair accessories are including sew-on jean tags, are so popular that Hudson's has Wynn said whenever someone comes into the Hair Loft, they go another hot item. Oblong and square scarves an engraving machine at one of their accessory counters. Combs of all through an extensive question and answer session that details are perennial classics in women's accessories. kinds, hair pins and barretts are also still their eating/sleeping and exercise habits. "They can be knotted, bowed, tucked in Young people usually need more sleep to maintain healthy pockets or worn bandanna-style for the going strong this fall. At Savvy, 309 E. Grand River Ave., pins, looking skin than older people, Wynn said. Eight hours of sleep are western look," Mary Baxter, manager of suggested for younger people. metallic beads and suspenders are also being Jacobson's Little Separates department, Prices for moisturizers, toners, blushers and other Redkin and said. displayed. RK products range from $5.75 to $9. 1 £) Michigan State News, East Lansing. Michigan Thursday, October 25, 1979 For Your Best Besults MEN'S WEAR Meridian Mall • Lansing Mall i I n-K IIS bairstylii>£ Abbott & Grand Rivei T rowbridge 332-2416 332-4522 CAR DONATED BY WILLIAMS PORSCHE