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French knits

Ebony, Oct, 2004 by Eunice W. Johnson

FOR fall, French designers allowed thoughts of cool weather to govern their creative thoughts as they came up with an abundance of fashionable knits to keep you cozy this season. Trendy shawls and capes continue to be popular, as evidenced in Evisu's lilac knit coverup shown here. Junko Maeda's collection of beautiful and wearable knit attire demonstrated verve and versatility. Chanel showed it's casual side with knitwear, and even Valentino showcased knit attire with a glamorous ensemble with gold metallic sweater set. Whether you are going around the corner or out on the town, the comfortable feel and fit of quality knits can take you there in style.

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For the free-spirited, Evisu designs an ensemble of lilac knit shawl worn over camisole and high-waist, camel tweed skirt with fluted hemline. Accessorized with sheer purple gloves, purple tights and knee-high boots. Note: Tweed cap and shoulder-length earrings.

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Winter white crocheted coatdress accented with pink ascot and tights. Note: matching knit hair band with jeweled accents. By Katherine Pradeau.

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Chanel spruces up casual look with classic style elements. Dark and light gray patterned knit Cardigan (with matching beret) worn over dark gray cable knit sweater with zip-front and royal blue knit turtleneck, all topping heather gray slacks, Accessorized with long classic Chanel necklaces and matching chain belt, Chanel purse and boots.

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Nina Ricci presents a great casual look with white sweater with turban-like neck, worn with Persian lamb skirt with front split that shows off silky white underskirt.

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Lusciously textured red and black tweed pantsuit is worn with red-white-blue patterned shirt. Accessorized with heavy green knit scarf, large yellow disc earrings and red and green disc necklaces. By Xuly Bet.

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Valentino's gold metallic knit, waist-baring cardigan is trimmed with mink collar, worn over matching bra top and atop silky satin gold pants with scarf belt. Note: Black and gold purse.

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Gold and black knit jacket with large patch pockets is accented with collar and cuffs of gold yarn. Worn with black knit skirt with sequined criss-cross bands. By Junko Maeda. Note: Black leather ankle boots.

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Hermes' knit dress and wool coat with oversized dolman sleeves and turned-up cuffs is belted at waist with large brown belt. Accessorized with brown gloves and boots.

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Junko Maeda offers an exquisite collection of knit attire, including ensemble of multicolored knit top and jacket with horizontal zig-zag design worn over black knit pants with colorful circles that reflect colors of top and jacket.

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Ensemble of white knit skirt and top with tiers of fringe. Accessorized with fur jacket and white boots. By Maeda.

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Louie Vuitton's knit jacket has sequined front and contrasting sleeves, with bodice and edge trimmed in transparent fabric, accented at waist with red alligator belt, worn over knee-length, windowpane-check skirt with ruffled hem. Accessorized with pearl and gold chokers and Louie Vuitton purse.

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Knit takes on the nightlife in Maeda's form-fitting cocktail dress with swirl design on see-through bodice, sequined front panel and detached sleeves.

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EUNICE W. JOHNSON

PARIS FALL 2004

French knits

Ebony, Oct, 2004 by Eunice W. Johnson

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