THE NEW ELISIA COLLECTION: AN EXPLOSION OF COLOUR

Bulgari’s renown in the field of colored gems and the timeless appeal of elliptical forms have come together in a new line of sophisticated, feminine jewelry that combines contemporary creativity and traditional motifs.

The oval motif first appeared in Bulgari designs at the end of the 1960’s. It was frequently reprised during the 1970’s and 1980’s, in spectacular combinations of materials and colors.

That experience inspired the new Elisia collection, whose name unites the word “ellipse,” representing the essence of the collection, and a woman’s name, emphasizing the pure femininity characteristic of these creations.

Black-jack collection A/W

Think of the jazz age, of night clubs taken by storm by an entire population thirsting for merry-making. Think of the first spoken movie in history (The jazz singer - 1927). Emancipated women wearing flappers, flaunting their lack of inhibition. Dusty dressmaker's shops. Tailor-made clothes. Think of gangsters and their double-breasted elegance. Think of speakeasies, the clandestine bars where people met and drank alcoholic beverages despite the Prohibition. Think of gamblers.

Cycle's AW0708 collection draws its inspiration from that history, from that concept, from that feeling.

Men's.

Super-slim trousers or loose fit and high waist, in fabrics like mini-jacquard wool and linen, or wool and viscose hound's tooth. 3-button flannel jackets with wool and cachemire tricot details; tight-fitting caban jackets that look sober but are to be worn with a touch of irony. T-shirts that turn into elegant shirts in filo-di-scozia jersey or Bengal stripes. Melange sweatshirts in 100% wool, or wool and cotton stripes. Mohair wool elements play with flower-spade and flower-diamond patterns. Japanese denim, dark, clean. Only the very best washes. Colours: grey, bottle green, intense burgundy. Harmonious details: almost invisible seams, sewing thread yarns matched with fabrics. A clear sartorial touch.

Women's.

Asymmetrical jackets with very cool covered buttons. Sleeveless slim-fit duvet jackets. Low-crotch trousers and Bermuda shorts, with tapered and very slim legs. Or baggy high-waisted trousers with a perfect crease, to be worn with a waistcoat. High-waisted miniskirts to be worn with braces. Sweatshirts with fur and leather details. Wide-ribbed knitwear, or super-light jersey combined with an embroidery concept, irregular stripes and combined elements (in the fabrics -wool/cotton- and in the patterns -thin/thick stripes-). Shirts with a male cut, but female elements such as asymmetrical pockets and interchangeable necks, in jersey or elegant filo di scozia, glossy and combed. Knitwear that looks hand-made, with fur details; extra volume 'seed stitch' dry-textured knit, to be worn over skinny trousers or leggings.

Alpaca knits for thin sweaters that go with short jackets, or high, tight-waist belts. The denim is either Japanese, with special washes, or very Italian, in refined unwashed or wine washed concepts, or with light scratches for a worn look.

Colours are earthy + ice or khaki, mud + burgundy, off purple, English green, electric & night blue, the whole gamut of grey.

Adidas by Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 08 Launching Golf

Successfully grown since 2005 the critically acclaimed adidas by Stella McCartney collaboration is presenting the spring/summer 08 collection for the very first time during London Fashion Week as the official closing event. Highlights are the introduction of Golf as a new sports category within the performance range accompanied by the broadening of the Cover Up section as a follow-up to popular former seasons. The line also features 100% organic cotton pieces within the Washed segment and a new packaging concept with boxes made out of 100% recycled paper alongside the different categories.

After the recent winning launch of Dance for fall/winter 2007 the adidas by Stella McCartney line now hits the ball with Golf as a new category and extends naturally. Whether to brush up on skills or to start as a beginner, with the adidas by Stella McCartney golf range there is no restriction of elegance outside on the green. This segment is inspired by men�s silhouettes and traditional tailoring, combined with feminine details and grace. Soft stretch fabrics and pristine smart polo's fit perfectly with Codura jackets and underline the ideal proposition for the fusion of performance and style. In addition, the line consists of key looks for après sport e.g. on the way to the club house breaks. Highly functional golf footwear introduces the Garbato shoe that offers waterproof technology while showing great attention to details such as embroidery eyelets and a removable kiltie tongue allowing different style options.

The future, science fiction and space in Sisley Limited Edition

The extremely stylish and chic characteristics of the Sisley Limited Edition collection are perfectly reflected in its very elegant symbol, a black feather.

The collection takes its inspiration from different worlds: the future, science fiction and space as imagined or seen in the movies are blended with memories of historical costume, from the Middle Ages to today.

Thus metallic fabrics and studs, high-tech materials and precious silks, jewel buttons and leather thongs, zips and buckles, trench belts and obi belts, sweetheart necklines and cut-out necklines, floaty chiffon and pressed-cloth, coated jersey and handmade tricot work all together in perfect harmony.

La Perla Black Label collection - intense and striking sensuality

Crystal crosses and references liberally taken from the texts of medieval copyists. Like a Gothic novel, the La Perla Black Label collection recounts the tale of a lady imprisoned in an ancient castle on account of her flaming desires... Garments with an intense and striking sensuality. Neo-Gothic references to depict beauty and dark passions.

COLOURS: pitch black, flaming red.

SEXY PROHIBITIONS

Shiny satin and daring transparency effects, in which the lightness of lace is overshadowed by fascinating tricot-effect knitwear. The geometric figures of the lace on the impalpable tulle have an aggressive allure. A LITTLE HEART PENDANT, silver coloured, reads "MADE WITH LOVE", personalising the garments. An unexpected touch of sweetness in a totally black look.

OBSCURE PASSION

Seduction hovering between eroticism and romanticism: LUREX, but in an embroidered version with Gothic characters for the Black Label logo that lights up the bra cups and the back of the briefs. CLOSE-UP on the panties with an old-fashioned feel in the cut, and the mini undershirt with an alluring opening between the cups.

MEDIEVAL SEDUCTION

Medieval fascination, with dilemmas of love and other dramas. Two symbols, decidedly "hot", clothe a lady who is a prisoner of desire. A CAGE, reinterpreted in the form of a bodice, made with whalebones covered with satin and modelled entirely by hand. A CROSS, that of the Knights Templar, in Swarovski crystals, is one of the two cups on a bra made in double-layered soft tulle, or lights up a mini G-string.

EROTIC TEMPTATION

The erotic tension between sexual temptation and sin. Like miniatures on ancient manuscripts, the print on grey or ivory satin depicts prohibited desires with a neo-medieval flavour. There are also Gothic-style captions on a "set" of push-up bra and low-waist brief. An entire chapter for the BLACK LADY: NIGHTDRESS with a black lace flounce and DRESSING GOWN with an extremely soft Mongolia fur collar. The shantung SHRUG, fastened at the neck with an enormous bow, has an aristocratic feel.

Couture Fashion Week New York Spring 2008 Event a Glamorous Feast for the Senses

This year Couture Fashion Week New York exceeded all expectations and delivered the largest and most distinguished audience of socialites, diplomats and VIPs during New York Fashion Week at a single event.

From the electrifying performances by award-winning violinist Alexander Markov and the Masacote Dance Company to the intricate garments by international fashion designers hailing from all corners of the globe, the shows were a feast for the senses held at the Westin in New York's world-famous Times Square and the exquisite St. Regis Hotel.

The fashion collections were as creative and versatile as the variety of designers and the countries from which they hail.

The next Couture Fashion Week event will be held in New York in February 2008. Other upcoming events include a couture fashion show in December 2007 as part of the grand opening of the Desmond Tutu Center in New York City, and couture fashion shows in Palm Beach in December 2007, among others.

New store openings and new markets for the Undercolors brand

Undercolors - the Benetton Group's underwear, beachwear and nightwear brand expands across the world with a glamorous store concept, new openings in Italy and Europe and rapid growth in new markets like India.

Gloss, Undercolors brand-new store concept, uses colours, forms and fittings to highlight the brand's more sophisticated, feminine identity and seduces customers with an inviting environment and a warmer, more personalized atmosphere.

With this new store layout Undercolors two lines are instantly distinguishable. Fun, the ironic line designed for those who prefer colourful, light-hearted underwear, looks its best against a glossy white background. Charme, the Clean Sensuality line for women who seek simple seductiveness, stands out against glossy grey walls.

The shop windows have modular-panels making it simple to adapt product to space, showing off both to best effect. Luminous bands around the perimeter walls effectively highlight the different themes in the collections. The whole concept is characterized by high-gloss surfaces and mannequins.

The programme of new Gloss-Undercolors store openings, which began in Barcelona in August, has quickly developed to include 15 new shops in major Italian and European cities including Florence, Venice, Rome, Warsaw and Athens. Fifteen more stores, including Madrid and Lisbon, will open in 2007.

New markets where Undercolors is concentrating future expansion are India, Eastern Europe and Northern Europe. In particular, the brand debuted in India in October this year and around 15 new stores are planned to open there in 2008.

A spontaneous style yet with fashion detailing

Brilliant colours, dynamic style, young glamour, international mood. Four definitions which, in a harmonious whole, sum up the UCB collection for the next spring and summer season. A spontaneous style yet with fashion detailing, true to itself, while incorporating lifestyle changes.

New Woman, or formalwear from 8 in the morning to 8 in the evening, with strictly classic items featuring low waists, ultra-narrow hems, basic colours and stripes in all widths and all directions. Outerwear, long or short, has trench details; the shirts, the current must-haves, also influence the cut of the t-shirts and minidresses which become shirt dresses.

Her like Him, basic men�s styles with feminine charm. Neutral tones with a touch of rosewood. Slouchy trousers top the bill yet when it�s the turn of skirts they must be fluid and floaty above the knee. A parenthesis of sprigged silk and a sparkle of sequins that are barely visible soften the raincoats and the striped shirts of the perfect executive.

Collection "Invisible"

The newest fall/winter 08/09 collection called „invisible” of EDITH A´GAY was presented on Friday 27.02.08 in the Goehte Institut Paris, rue 17 Avenau d´Léna near of the Palais Tokyo.

Supported of the austrian e-music group named the „Nu Legé” (Mia Legenstein & Martin Nussbaum), who was composed the music special for the show, and played it live.

In front of the reduced stage design, with long gray strips as background, was the impression of the collection with ground colours of white, red and black most successful.

The University of Rock ‘n’ Roll of 60’s and 70’s play again in Manuel Bozzi’s special Guitar Belts

The original “Guitar Belts” of Manuel Bozzi draw inspiration from the musical atmosphere of 60’s and '70’s personally re-interpreted in a unique Bozzi’s Rock-Chic Style.

Precious and elaborated silver jewels, the “Guitar Belts” perfectly remind the three most famous electric guitars in the history of the Rock World: "Stratocaster", "Les Paul" and "Flying V". They are incredible luxurious pieces realized in black cowhide with buckle jewel in sterling silver, everything hand made realized.

These three works represent the Top Collection of the italian designer (deeply appreciated by the french fashion designers Marithè+François Girbaud who trust on Manuel since 2001 for a special collection of accessories and jewels).

The incomparable beauty of “Guitar Belt” let Manuel won the “Premium Young Designers Award” in the category "Best Accessories Designer".