“Automotive Inspired Design”

 Zegna Sport presents the future of performance driven apparel with a collection of engineered and technical products, giving urban leisurewear an automotive edge for summer. Central to the Zegna Sport brand ethos is the ‘sports inspired design concept’ which centers on function and form, with streamlined proportions, innovative materials and bold colors.

 PERFORMANCE LEATHER:

Ergonomically designed leather jackets are integral to the Zegna Sport Collection, with water-repellent Napa motor jackets, featuring perforated details and performance nylon inserts.

COOLMAX® DENIM:

Denim remains the protagonist of the Zegna Sport man’s wardrobe. Diverse colors, washes and treatment covers the denim spectrum, focusing on masculine indigos, soft greys and blacks. COOLMAX@ is a leading Zegna Sport quality that keeps the wearer comfortable and cool, thanks to a breathable lightweight denim.

1 ½  COLLAR POLO’s:

Short sleeve pima cotton piquet polos with contrast color inner collar and embroidered logo. Designed with an ergonomic silhouette which gives a comfortable fitting and a performance aesthetic as the iconic Zegna Sport polo.

SUSTAINABLE PROJECT:

‘ECOTENE’, the cutting edge innovation from Zegna Sport, is a performance textile made from 100% recycled polyester materials. Regenerated plastics bottles are used for padding, lining, outer fabric, seam taping and inner membrane to provide an ecologically sustainable answer to performance apparel – protecting both the wearer and his environment.

MICROLITE 2.0:

Engineered materials improve aesthetic and functionality. Microlite 2.0 uses the finest nylon fibers to create a fabric which weighs a mere 36 gr/m2. The Microlite 2.0 collection comprises of foldaway swim wear and jackets with invisible hardware, as the ultimate expression of lightness and performance.

ZEGNA SPORT ACCESSORIES:

Performance sole and the ultra soft calfskin leather make this shoe the classic urban lifestyle sneaker. Available in blue ink, blue navy, black, white, red and khaki.

In the Philippines, Ermenegildo Zegna is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Rustan’s Makati.

Your shopping experience gets even more exciting with the sleek and posh interior of the newly renovated Marc Jacobs boutique at Greenbelt 4.

Following the design of New York-based designer Stephan Jaklitsch, the 65 square meters shop imbibes a sensual and dramatic approach to modernism. Clean lines are softened that elicit feelings of warmth, drama, and luxury. The new store design definitely provides a more inviting and unique experience for Marc Jacobs shoppers in the metro.

To launch the newly renovated store was an evening of retro fun and glam featuring Marc Jacobs’ Spring Summer 2011 collection. This season’s collection takes inspiration from Naomi Campbell’s party in Cannes, New York Dolls, and the movie Taxi Driver and Eastern Tinges.

With a hedonistic summer night 70’s theme, the latest collection includes wide-legged pants, boy-shorts, belled sleeves,  satin dress, printed jackets, haltered dresses, strapless jumpsuits, accessorized with obi like belt, oversized straw hats, and orchids as necklaces and hairpieces. A pop of bright colors also dominate the theme fitting for the hot summer season with electric orange, mustard, violet, fuchsia and crimson shades.

The store will showcase Marc Jacobs’ signature and favorite handbags like the iconic lamb leather double-stitched quilted bags with gold finishing hardware. From day to night the Paradise, Wellington, Baroque, Quilting Groups collections offers casual sporty shapes to elegant clutches and bags with chain straps perfect for any occasion. Colors range from mono-toned warm colors to bright pink, blue and orange.

The most fashionable guests for the evening as well were recognized and given Marc Jacobs’ fresh, playful, and alluring Daisy perfume. The most stylish ladies of the evening were: Mia Borromeo, Pauline Juan, Alyanna Martinez, Sandra Seifert, and Jessica Tan-Gan. The launch of the new store included notable guests such as Marc Jacobs’ Regional Director of Asia Pacific Emmanuelle Mace-Driskill, Marc Jacobs Retail Brand Manager Serena Ghim, and some of Manila’s fashionable ladies and gents including Tech Hagedorn, Stephanie Zubiri, Cris Albert, Randy Ortiz, Sara Azimi, Richard Tiu and Frederick Peralta.

Models who sashayed down the runway in Marc Jacobs’ latest collection exuded the retro glam feel of the 70’s with Bobbi Brown as the official makeup sponsor of the Marc Jacobs Spring Summer 2011 Collection. Bobbi Brown is located at Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-La Mall.

Redefine your shopping experience and have more of your Marc Jacobs favorites as it opens its newly designed boutique here in Manila.

In the Philippines, Marc Jacobs is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. and is located at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati.

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