1 • > * * ¿jiuvSíaiSBá ►e à M. APRIL 15, 1998 < £ |j e I J o r t l a n h © h a e r u e r — ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page A 5 EboNy FAshioN F air P resents 'TM e J azz A qe of F as I iío n s ' Ebony Fashion Fair, the world's largest traveling fashion show, cel­ ebrates its 40th anniversary with the extraordinary Jazz Age O f Fashions! The brilliance o f this resilient, unin­ hibited line o f designs symbolizes an age o f fashion where women break traditions and wear the clothes they love the most. The designs are more sleek, embracing the body and high­ lighting the curves. Bright reds, ec­ centric blues and exotic greens are among the jazzy colors that exem­ plify signatures o f the flapper era and conjure images o f faded newsreels o f the Charleston jazz dancers o f yester­ year. The Jazz Age O f Fashions fea­ tures show-stopping styles by world famous designers such as Bill Blass, Bob Mackie, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, Jean Louis Scherrer, Brioni, Chris­ tian Dior, Emanuel Ungaro and Nina Ricci. Thirteen magnificent models- eleven gorgeous women (including the full-figured model) and two hand­ some men showcase the provocative designs. Not only is Ebony Fashion Fair an exciting and entertaining experi­ ence, but since its inception in 1958 it has donated more than $44 million to charitable organizations and travels to nearly 200 cities around the world. Mrs. Eunice W. Johnson, a premier fashion authority, is producer and di­ rector. All o f the energy o f a flapper 40’s show plus a jazzy explosion o f fash­ ions by the world’s most talented de­ signs makes Ebony Fashion F a ir’s 40th A nniversary Jazz A geO f Fash­ ions an event that must be experi­ enced! "We must create a culture in our homes and our communities which sends the message loud and clear to our children that learning is one very important way to illustrate, “State Farm wants to recog­ nize the talents of young people in our communi­ ties who are doing the right thing, and cele brate their spirit of accomplish­ ment through the national campaign, Achievement M atters” Achievement Matters” The 40th Annual EBONY FASHION FAIR Presents The JA ZZ A