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445 Beechwood PI. Suite 201 * Waterloo 72 5â€"9 99 9 IJ o [ a n t a s E V R O P E A N SKIN CARE Original by Emilisa Pasagi max-wmmm Award for Excellence 2001 2001 Quality Custom Framing Original Fine Art Soapstone Still Life "We try to be different," said Joan Ibbotson, president of Biba boutique. "We are a destination store. Our customer is typically a very busy person who knows that we won‘t waste their time, service is all important." That phiâ€" losophy has developed over 35 years, providing the best in serâ€" vice, advice and fashion. "My staff and I love the business," said Joan. "I wonder sometimes if I will ever retire. I take great pleaâ€" sue in helping people to look and feel their best." Of course, service and advice are just part of the story. Fashion is the heart of Biba. eeping it fresh after 35 B years is the challenge at iba. Whether its the latâ€" est in European fashion or a new Canadian talent, unique design is the driving force! C y European lines include designâ€" ers from Germany, Austria and Denmark along with American designers such as Anne Klein. But Joan‘s favourite is Canadian designer Wayne Clark with whom she has worked for \ "â€"| 23 years. Wayne‘s designs > range from stunning evening gowns to beautiâ€" fully fitted evening suits. Valentine‘s fashions on display at Biba boutique. At the time of this interâ€" view, Joan wore the latest creation from another fresh face in Canadian design, Ania Zofia. "Her gowns are exquisite in hand painted silkâ€"chiffon