ILKIZ BOUTIQUE IS A DEFINITE STOP ON THE CLOTHING CIRCUIT

By Jan Adams

Ilkiz Boutique has enjoyed growing success as Ottawa's only boutique specializing in women's clothing imported directly from Turkey. The high-fashion store, located at 120 Clarence Street, is owned and operated by Ms. Semiha Cantas and is the offshoot of her family's business in Istanbul.

Ms. Cantas brings the latest European fashions to the women of Ottawa. Her experience and specialties, including elegant evening gowns, smart two-piece suits, quality knits, skirts, fun blouses and accessories such as jewelry and scarves, help her to find the best outfit to suit women of all ages and sizes.

With New Year's Eve on the horizon, Ms. Cantas' evening gowns are proving to be very successful. Recently, she visited all her favorite designers to complete her Millennium Collection. The newer, lighter materials with beaded tops and hologram-encrusted gowns will help the women of the Nation's Capital celebrate the millennium in once-in-a-lifetime style. What's hot this season: classic black, brilliant reds and the new wine shades.