Archive for the ‘Milan’ Category

Versace to host Estelle Show Case

MILAN, Sept 15, 2008 / FW/ —While Milan Fashion week doesn’t officially start until the 20th, the city is already getting in the mood.  Tonight to kick things off, Versace along with All Music and Radio DJ, is throwing an Estelle showcase.  Estelle, the English hip-hop singer, rapper, and producer is widely know for her [...]

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Henry Cotton Fall 2008 / Winter 2009: Country-chic on high fashion

MILAN, Jul 19, 2008 / FW/ — The Henry Cotton fully reversible jacket might look plebian in one side but turns into a true high fashion item when reversed. Turned over, it is a casual jacket inspired by the English countryside that recalls the environment of hunting and fishing in the English countryside.
Made of waterproof [...]

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Armand Basi, Bernhard Wilhelm: Opposite Sides of the Spectrum

This entry is part 12 of 17 in the series Paris Menswear Spring 2009PARIS, Jun 29, 2008 / FW/ — Armand Basi and Bernhard Wilhelm represent the opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to fashion. Armand Basi with his traditional cuts and classic suits and Bernhard Wilhelm who always pushes the envelope bordering [...]

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Pollini Taps Jonathan Saunders as Creative Director for Pollini RTW

DALLAS, May 19, 2008 / FW/ — There is a new name on the Pollini roster, British designer Jonathan was named the brand’s Creative Director for ready-to-wear and licensed product ranges in an announcement last week by the Aeffe Group, owner of the Pollini brand.
A graduate of the Glasgow School of Arts in 1999 with [...]

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Pollini Footwear: Zocolli Wood for Spring / Summer 2008

MILAN, May 4, 2008 / FW/ — Sandy beaches and warm days are sandal weather and Pollini proposes Zocolli wood for spring and summer, whether you’re at the Mediterranean or in Miami.
Designed with the upper tunnel in patent leather decorated with logo prints made in classic flax fabric in blue and white. The sole is [...]

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Versace Inaugurates its First Home Boutique

MILAN, Apr 10, 2008 / FW/ — Another first for Versace, the Italian maison will open the doors of the first Versace Home Boutique at Via Borgospesso 15/a, Milan on April 16, an elite atelier dedicated exclusively to the Versace home collection.

This flagship boutique covers over 500 sq. meters on two levels and reflects Versace’s [...]

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Openday Showrooms in Milan

MILAN, Apr 3, 2008 / FW/ —In January of 2008, the 247(twentyfourseven) group joined the new wave of showrooms in S. Cristoforo, Milano. With other brands like Hugo Boss, Seven for All Mankind, Strenesse, and Fornarina, 247 is entering a fast growing zone in the fashion world.
On April 2nd there was an open press [...]

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Breaking News: Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi Named Creative Directors of the Gianfranco Ferré Women’s line

DALLAS, Apr 1, 2008 / FW/ — After a long wait in fashion terms, Gianfranco Ferré S.p.A. announced today the appointment of Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi as Creative Directors of the Gianfranco Ferré Women’s line. They will debut in their new role at Gianfranco Ferré with the Spring/Summer 2009 Women’s collection.

Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto [...]

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Versace Home 2008: Titania Chaise Lounge

MILAN, Mar 31, 2008 / FW/ — Design, innovation and exceptional quality place Versace’s new “Titania” chaise lounge in a category all in its own. Opulent materials and sophisticated manufacturing techniques enhance the chair’s refined style.

Versace’s emblematic Greek key motif identifies the new chaise lounge. For the first time, the geometric, contemporary chair is in [...]

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Micam Fall 2008: United Nude

MILAN, Feb 26, 2008 / FW/ — Today was the second day of Micam ShoEvent, Milan’s famous trade fair dedicated to footwear. From the 26th to the 29th of February it is all about shoes. With such a big fair it’s hard to know where to go and what to see, a [...]

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