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CHICAGO TRIBUNE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1970 fcminiquo 2 section t. 1 Is il sii "i I if of If '( 'V' ome and meet ctcle 22nd and 23d. etrim diota ycco tCTRO cfi exciting, new deStgni, in fireeicui jetvelvy, and advite yen alcut Cteatmcp deiiyni and remodeling you i cutcj? datejewelvy. CHICAGO TIB NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUS TEU (312) 944.7500 ZIP) 6CS11 Burrows' jersey skirt is kelly green with yellow, plus cocoa circles and red waistband. Top is green and cocoa, with chartreuse, orange and yellow bands on the long sleeves.

For the jumpsuit, more Burrows' color combinations include red pants, orange bodice and yellow sleeves accented by black collar, cuffs and front tab. The Distinctive Little Christmas Cards Exclusively Ours Stephen Burrows put joy back into fashion in his first collection for Henri BenHel, 1 I where his own boutique on the third floor of the West If you'ra looking for unique and totally imprassiva way to npreii your Holiday Greetingt this yaar, you'll lova our "littlf aardi." Thay'ra angravad to lult your partonal tantimanh, and thalr lint plieity and alaganea of dasign maka tham a highly individual way of landing your parional greeting! this yaar. The 26-year-old Burrows possesses a truly refreshing talent, first revealed at the 0 Boutique, which closed last spring, after setting la year of -influential trends. The new boutique at Bendel Is called Stephen World. IT IS GOOD TO report that his talent grows brighter under tha expertise of Bendel'a studio-workroom.

Almost outrageous color combinations continue and parade in inserts of circles, squares and bands that mirror many rhythms natural to the black culture. The Burrows collection is one of the first great steps of advancing tha uninhibjted black spirit into the world from for tha firit 1 00 i I 1 IS DElaware 7-6646 Studded black leather trims this black jersey coat. 6- Instead of jewelry, nailheads decorate this wine, sky blue and red leather harness worn over a long orangy red gown. 1 now is located. He's 57th Street store in Manhattan.

of fashion. It comes at a time when high fashion is in the depths of. depressed color and droopy silhouettes from the past. HIS COLLECTION OF separates Is for Today and Tomorrow. It's tha spirit of an exhilarating New York life.

The price Is affordable for tha under 35 agegroup-from $34 to (200. Exceptions are $500 for a leather coat, or $1,000 for a fur coat. The fresh and healthy-looking sweaters, vests, jackets, coats, pants, dresses and hats are ail of inlaid cartoon color. One shoulder bag Is of green suede, tha extraordinary shape and size of an elephant's ear, from which colorful tassels hang. EACH OUTFIT IS topped with a beret or tam-o'shanter In black shiny leather with pinwheel color inlays and appliques.

A sensational wool jersey jumpsuit with red and yellow legs, orange top and green pockets is $125. Leather coats are inlaid with bands of color and then studded with nailheads. Dresses are easy midi-length, fitted with flared skirts or clinging close to the body in geometric shapes. Midi-length, culotte pants In yellow, bordered la ted, with applique circles of brown, meet wool stockings banded with several different colors. TROUSERS ARE LONG, wide and 1930 floppy, in a shape the designer calls "catsup bottle stovepipes." They're in plaid or Inlaid patches of color In jersey and wool.

The clothes rarely use a zipper. Their closings are snapped or elasti-cized for jumping in and out of in a hurry. At this first Bendel showing, the invited customers and press were seated in the boutique, politely smiling and applauding while 50 of the designer's friends and followers, already dressed In the Stephen Burrows formula, provided a second show. They packed themselves into the small elevator loft, craning their necks and shouting their delight at the new clothes and the amusing stylized poses of tiie models. Enthusiasm was bursting out all over, and well It should.

This is the new promise of fashion, this world of Stephen Burrows, exploding energy that will influence the young. Bill Cunningham ANTIQUES WPNHMMlaWaataa: Hi a le VA In 1908, Buster became the doorman at Henri Bendel. He was 16 years old. Today, at 78, James Jarrett his real name who never misses a day, still greets customers wearing a smart tan jacket trimmed with a row of gold buttons, brown trousers and a hat that resembles the one worn by Philip Morris' Johnny. Buster cannot recall how many skirt lengths he's seen over the years.

Besides, he thinks the most dramatic change in his time was not the hemlines, but the switch from horse drawn carriages to the first automobile which came to Bendcl's door when the store moved to West 57th in 1920. It was the first commercial building in the block of private houses. Now, only half a dozen houses remain, one of which formerly belonged to Lillian Russell. He remembers that there were lawsuits by the neighbors when Mr. Bendel demolished two townhouscs to make 'i 5.

i 4 J- I 9L ML Of iV Buster, who never misses a day, whistles for a taxi. room for his custom-made dress business. Soon after, the entire block changed to one of New York City's most fashionable shopping streets. Buster was born In Petersburg, Va. He moved to New York as a child, and was raised on West 30th Street.

Buster is famous for his wide grin and enthusiastic "hello" as he blows his gold whistle in search of taxis for ladies whose skirt lengths fluctuate every decade. GVe yourself a lift with a gift Stephen Burrows sports his own design in orangy red corduroy pants with red and blue leather trim. Both trim and hat are studded with nailheads. Antiques and reproductionsEnglish silver-French Opaline Finnish crystal Rare china. from $500 45 WALTON Operated by Woman'i Board, Chicago Medical School Mon.

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