THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, October 17, 1996 TAG: 9610160103
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E1 EDITION: FINAL
COLUMN: STYLE FILE
FASHION NEWS YOU CAN USE
SOURCE: BY KIM WADSWORTH, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY BREAK
LENGTH: 49 lines
Renown bridal designer Amsale Aberra, who has been selling her bridal creations to such stores as Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus since 1991 and who recently opened her own boutique on Madison Avenue is coming to Virginia Beach for a trunk show today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Karen Eagle at Hilltop North. "Amsale has totally changed the concept of 'bridal' as we know it", says Eagle. " She has started a trend to return brides back to simplicity through her elegant designs". She will do personal consultations by appointment. Call 428-2230.
Smart Fashion
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Public Broadcasting in Hampton Roads, WHRO-FM (90.3) and WHRV-AM (89.5) are promoting the concept of "Smart Radio." For membership contributions of $120. or more, there is a fashionable bonus: suspenders with the stations' logos in black, khaki and teal, modeled here by former U.S. Rep. William Whitehurst. To make your pledge; call 889-9476.
Spotlight on you
Stein Mart's Boutique at Pembroke Mall and Commonwealth Musical Stage have joined forces to create a four-day event called "Spotlight on You". Informal modeling of the latest Fall fashion, seminars and costume displays will highlight the activities at the mall Oct. 24 through Oct. 27. For details call Jude Kelly at 499-0905. Today marks the opening of the new Stein Mart and their special boutique on Greenbriar Parkway in Chesapeake. For information call 549-9054.
New Business
Old Navy Clothing Co., a division of Gap, Inc. has opened a store at Greenbriar Market Shopping Center in Chesapeake. Offering clothing for the whole family, Old Navy designs everything with attention to high quality and low pricing. Old navy offers 80 percent of its merchandise at less than $25, a policy tha's sure to please cost-conscious consumers. ILLUSTRATION: AMSALE ABERRA
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