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Local Designer Draws Inspiration From African Fabrics and StylesBY EILEEN BLAIRNo platform shoes or Late Show garb for June Terry, a Prospect Heights resident and fashion designer who feels style | begins with a real sense of self ; rather than cookie-cutter con- , formity. Also, for June, comfort is as much a function of clothing as ornam entation, and her designs take both into account.Fabric is especially important to June, who finds the natural cottons of African textiles a truly versatile medium. June combines the simple lines of her zipperless tube, halter and jabala dresses with batiste-like Khanga cloth with a central design and elaborate border, original African paisley motifs and delicate root-dyed cottons. In some designs, June appliques African cotton onto peau desoieand silk mohair to yield unusual mix of texture and line. Many of June%u2019s designs incorporate traditional African fabrics and W estern designs, because, for June, fashion is an expression of both culture and lifestyle.Designing under the professional name of Ferandun, June%u2019s line runs the gamut from bathing suits to beaded evening gowns. Many of her classic outfits can go anywhere, frombackyard barbecues to black-tie openings. The daughter of a professional tailor, June learned early on to appreciate wel l-made clothing in quality fabrics. June%u2019s designs, in addition to their superb style, are expertly tailored and finished.June has drawn much of her inspiration from visiting Africa, where she was introduced to the wealth of African fabrics and styles available. Many of her outfits incorporate traditional African details, suchasthegele, for example. Essentially, the gele is an expanse of cloth from two to nine yards used as a headdress. The intricacy of the wrapping and its height historical ly was used by African women to indicate marital status and station. June feels the gele adds elegance to many outfits; it can also double as a stole.June gave up a career in nursing to pursue her interest in design. In addition to designing and malting clothing, June is a familiar sight on the lecturefashion show circuit. One of her recent efforts included partici-, pation at the Bedford-Stuyvesant Design Works Fashion Show at The Brooklyn Museum. Despite a schedule that borders on the frenetic, June finds time to create designs for a private clientele and to participate inr -IIIDesigns by Ita CortaleM a rg a re tville , New Y o rkiiStep 9tt S tyle138 100 y i m U t t g m * S t r e t * IFancy footwear to cool your heels.Sandals, patents, casual shoes,in many colors and styles.&C*U ITa w WOMEN, JEWELRY. KIEHL'S OILFflR EVERY BODY:J fflU S SH IR T S FOR M E N >n<\\87-7~Av'E 622\a * d Gia n t T a u r u s P il l o w s%u2014 v /%u25a0x%u2019nsale along with crafts from various local residents. June may be contacted at Hand Wrought, 783-9583, for personal design commissions.the Prospect Heights crafts co-op, Hand W rought, 663 Vanderbilt Avenue. At the co-op, June%u2019s designs are onB atik T-ShirtsHandmade - WashableINFANT TO ADULT SIZESDozens of colors - Dozens of designs A whole zoo of animals or whimsical things, (or whatever. yThe Melting PotTh,Fri-10-2 Sat-11-6340 ATLANTIC AVE a! Hoyt St.BROOKLYN 596-6849Norma%u2019s%u2022Uniforms & SportswearSpecial attention to group orders126 Court Street( near Atlantic)F a n n y ' sBetterJiressesCoatsPant SuitsFamous Labels~ at uiscoum PricesBankamericard & Mastercharge accepted56 Court StreetM o n -T h u rs 10-6,- Fri til 3k a f t a n sb e a c h p a n t sM A X I S K IR T SAND d r e s s e sh a l t e r sSKIRTS %u00a3 t OPS\^ 4 5 M O N T A & U E %u00a3 9 6 - 7 4 8 0 /Park Slope's own Import Boutique - Dresses, Skirts,Tops, talobas, Men's shirts from India, Mexict Pakistan, Also New - A Full Line of Children's imported Clothing.We invite comparisons.Feel free to come in and browse. We're proud of our prices and merchandise.