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Modern design’s father William Morris and his revolutionary “arts and crafts” movement has inspired the use of floral textures from the Victorian style and characteristic “retrò” look, updated through ultra wash, semi-glossy leathers and soft suedes. A contemporary and cheerful “Mary Poppins” comes back to life in the shapes and colours of this collection. From her magic bag come out Virginia Wolf’s books and dreaming poems of Emily Dickinson. Vintage style leathers and Goblin textures in the romantic colours from the autumn are combined with modern looking synthetic resins locks for a cosmopolitan mood.
Bruno Laurenzano.
Bruno was born in Salerno (Italy) on December 27, 1974. He graduated from the Faculty of Conservation of Cultural Heritage, expressing a strong interest for art and creativity. The fashion world fascinates him and the timeless, elegant and unique style of Valentino inspires him, becoming his point of reference. He moved to Milan where he attended a course in Fashion Design and began his career in the fashion world by working with major names of ‘Made in Italy’.
In July 2008 his adventure as “soloist” begins with a collection of bags from “couture” taste under the brand Villador (an acronym of “villa dorata” -golden house- his grandparents’ house where Bruno grew up). In his creations emerges the reference to the great masters of the ‘couture’ in the 50’s and 60’s, and to the skill of handmade experts who made the ‘Made in Italy’ renowned worldwide.
Leitmotiv for Furla
The new Leitmotiv for Furla collection takes us beyond the confines of reality, towards the land of Oz. It tells the story of Dorothy; her enchanted journey, her red shoes and her wonderful encounters through a visionary, playful journey. The prints for this season are colourful, rich with the green of plant life, the blue of streams and the colours of flowers, all inspired by the Land of Oz in an interweaving of fairy-tale-like, surreal motifs. Each print narrates the tale with a juxtaposition of scenes and their protagonists: the house swept away by the wind under the incredulous gaze of the little dog, flying through waters and luxuriant woodlands, little Dorothy floating through imaginary landscapes, her travel companions. Like the backdrops, the characters also evoke the dreamlike language of the Leitmotiv.
The lion has the body and clothes from times gone by, the tin man is a collage of robotic contraptions and period armour, the scarecrow an intellectual peasant and the child an eighteenth-century young lady. The prints are dynamic and full of movement, suggesting a collection for globetrotters or travellers of the mind. The accessories are all designed to be light, portable companions for adventurous travel. The shoppers are collapsible and soft, the backpacks may be enclosed in nylon wallets and the k-way, a new accessory for this collection, can be packed away inside itself. Old favourites include printed umbrellas, leather gloves and doctor bags with a transparent sphere clasp, decorated inside like a marble, which recalls the Wizard of Oz’s emerald altar. To go home, simply click your heels three times…
Leitmotiv.
The leitmotiv is a guiding melody, the recurring musical theme associated with a character or emotion, place or idea. In the case of Juan Caro and Fabio Sasso, dreamlike creativity is the common thread of a young, successful artistic fellowship. Juan, who is South American, transferred to Europe where he specialised in the visual arts. Fabio, an italian student at Dams in Bologna, conducted research into the relationship between art and fashion. He also trained as a tailor. The meeting of the two worlds created a curious imagination which struck and amazed international critics thanks to the innovative strength of their language. Leitmotiv participated in two editions of Pitti Rooms, the area dedicated by Pitti Uomo to the new visions of emerging creators. In 2008, with the “Life with butterfly” collection, they won Fashion Incubator, the competition of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (National Chamber for Italian Fashion).
They showed the same collection at both Milano Moda Donna and Tokyo Fashion week. And in 2009 they began a new adventure, creating an original capsule collection of accessories for Furla Talent Hub. The atmosphere of their creations is always a dialogue between the baroque decorative style of Fabio Sasso and the gothic mood of Juan Caro. Their inspiration comes from a precious iconographic pot-pourri, blending complex ideas that enter and depart from fairy-tale, surreal worlds. Influences that give life to unique creations.
In the Philippines, Furla is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, and Shangri-La Plaza Mall.
inspiration:
The holidays are here and for the Kate Spade New York girl, that means mixing and mingling, not just during cocktail hour, but for every occasion. Whether she’s out and about or hosting a snowy soiree, ‘tis the season for cozy bags and sparkling gems.
handbags: 34th street
This season, Kate Spade New York has introduced the ultimate daytime bag. The 34th street group offers chic daytime totes in two sizes, the Treesh and the Small Treesh. These easy to carry shapes in crinkle patent cowhide come to life in rich, bright colors like snapdragon, fire engine red, peacock, and printed leopard.
frosted felt
These carry-alls are ideal for transporting goodies around during the holiday shopping season. The Quinn, Treesh, and Magazine Tote are perfect for holding the essentials, while the oversized market tote is extra roomy to carry gifts, and even a roll of festive wrapping paper. Constructed from felt and dipped in lacquer these totes capture the spirit of the holidays.
deluxe plush
These pieces are a holiday cocktail party must-have. in soft and luxurious velvet, the Nathalia clutch is the ultimate statement piece, while the Scottie and the Skipper are great evening cross body bags that will leave your hands free for cocktails and party snacks.
marivaux
This season, quilted nylon is reimagined in a feminine floral quilt- the Margot, Stevie, and Maryanne are roomy and easy to carry daytime bags.
knightsbridge
A Kate Spade New York classic returns this season. these croc embossed bags arrive in an array of bright new colors like snapdragon, peacock, and fire engine red for holiday and ladylike shapes like the Quinn, Maryanne, and Zippered Darcy. New to the group are the Janine laptop case and the versatile Monette clutch that can easily convert into a shoulder bag with a tucked away chain – ideal for going from the office to a cocktail party.
dungarees
This group is a new twist on wearing denim. Constructed from a deep blue denim fabric, the Emily, Small Emily, and Quinn bags are lightweight and easy to carry – the perfect bag choice for a weekend afternoon.
head in the sand
For resort, these bags add a bright burst of color to any wardrobe – in goldenrod, blueberry, and tangerine ostrich-embossed cowhide. The Melinda satchel is the new favorite to tote along on island vacations.
apparel:
be dazzled
This group features party-ready pieces for holiday. The Bette and Josie dresses in metallic floral jacquard and the Marielly dress with black fringe are great pieces to wear to make an entrance to any holiday party. The favorite cocktail dress of the season is the Trish dress- a lady-like silhouette in clotted cream and black ombre stitching is tied together at the waist with a chic bow.
start a new chapter
For resort, it’s all about graphic prints. Kate Spade New York has introduced the mod squad print in both the Kylie skirt and Mirna dress.
jewelry:
pavé the way
This group makes us want to celebrate any occasion. Festive Pavé Crystal Encrusted Beads twinkle along a delicate gold chain necklace as well as a statement cocktail ring.
be dazzled
In the Philippines, Kate Spade is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at The Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 3, Rustan’s Makati, and Shangri-La Plaza Mall.
I noticed that Rustan’s Supermarket has so many new and imported things coming in. Almost every week I see something new!! EXCITING!!!
Bottled sauces, cheese, salsa, nacho cheese, gravy, pickles
Eggs are now refrigerated to prevent salmonella
Meats from the USA
Frozen foods
Yummy Japanese candies and snacks
Chocolates
Cleaning materials
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The Kenneth Cole New York fall / winter 2010 collection is a fusion of tough and feminine, luxe and refined. Lean shapes intersect with sports-inspired layering pieces and colors drawn from a journey around Europe, from the green-blue Aegean to gray and burgundy Berlin to the sunless winter capitals of Scandinavia. Then there’s Paris — elegant, urban, richly black and the right town for Kenneth Cole’s classic leathers. Day-to-night, effortless yet refined, Kenneth Cole for fall 2010 is a modern, mix-and-match wardrobe for city dwellers on-the-go.
Key looks for women include silk, wool and knit jersey shifts worn belted at the waist and with classic blazer or anorak-inspired jackets, tapered pants, easy shirtdresses and slouchy knits. Leather is a theme, from the grommet-detailed trim on a wear-anywhere wrap dress to the leather hug of leggings that create sleek looks for work or play. A sense of richness pervades the collection, touches of fur and leather combined with a palette of warm green, camel, burgundy, purple and gray, all grounded by classic Kenneth Cole black. A must-have cropped moto jacket sets the tone for accessories: highlights include dense chain necklaces, eyelet studded clutches and hobo bags and tough, pleat detailed belts and boots. Platform ankle boots and winter sandals, made to be worn with tights, ground this season’s curve-skimming silhouettes.
For men, it’s all about mix. Unexpected pairings create modern metropolitan looks. Sweatpants and nylon windbreakers work with tailored blazers and trousers, a suit with sneakers, a motorcycle jacket with shirt and tie. Knits are key — encompassing everything from slender, shawl-collared pullovers and cardigans to a turtleneck fisherman’s sweater brawny with ribs. Black-and-white checks and stripes add a graphic touch, while indigo denim and burgundy shirting adds a pop of regal color. Flat-front trousers and jeans are cut close to the body; new stand-up collar blazers and standout outwear, including fitted leather bombers and wool or nylon anoraks. Details matter, like the new rounded shoulders that soften the silhouette, rendering it unfussy yet refined. Accessories update classic looks — duffle bags in tender oilskin become a staple, tailored, double-buckled combat boots, belts dotted with grommets or studs. The look is clean, current and ruggedly masculine.
In the Philippines, Kenneth Cole New York is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Rockwell, Greenbelt 5, and Rustan’s Makati.
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Global fashion brand Calvin Klein Jeans presents its newest collection with one of the world’s current top models gracing the advertising campaign, Lara Stone.
Known for her natural and effortlessly sexy look, Stone is back to headline this season’s collection with an ad campaign shot in an old factory which highlights the combination of beauty with an edge.
Calvin Klein Jeans’ Fall 2010 collection redefines sexiness for your staple jeans outfit with the new Calvin Klein X Jeans with its improved cut, detailing, and material that will assure a sleek and chic silhouette. The stark, androgynous, black and white setting perfectly epitomized down to the core and style by Stone, who first worked with the fashion giant in their Spring 2007 women’s runway show.
For this season, Francisco Costa, Women’s Creative Director conceived this collection with self- aware and assured woman in mind. “For me, Lara was the perfect choice for the new campaign because she is a woman who epitomizes confidence and sexuality,” said Costa. “Lara has the ability to transform her look, so it made perfect sense to feature her in multiple campaigns,” he added.
Kevin Carrigan, Global Creative Director of ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein was all praises with their ad campaign model, he said he loves working with her. “She is hot and sexy, while at the same time, she is extremely elegant and refined, which allows the vision I had for the Fall 2010 ck Calvin Klein campaign.”
For this year’s global print and outdoor Fall campaign, Calvin Klein Inc. tapped Mert Alas and Marcus Piggoto to do the photo shoot, while Fabien Baron, consulting creative director of Baron and Baron worked with CRK, Calvin Klein Inc. in- house creative studio to do the video for the campaign.
Alongside Stone are three other male models, A.J., Sid Ellison, Grayson Vaughan and Eric Anderson.
Stone remembered her favorite advertising campaign with Calvin Klein Jeans. “I loved the Calvin Klein Jeans campaign I did back in Fall 2007,” said Stone. “It was the very first time I saw myself on a huge billboard! It was quite weird for me, but at the same time it was very exciting and I felt so proud to be a part of it,” she reminisced.
Now that she’s back to be the face of this season’s ad campaign, Stone is looking forward to the new and exciting experience. “The Calvin Klein brand and its advertising campaigns are among the world’s most impact and iconic in the fashion industry. I’m so honored to be a part of their legacy,” she said.
In the Philippines, Calvin Klein Jeans is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is available at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Tower Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Alabang Town Center, Mall of Asia, Robinson’s Place Midtown, Megamall, Eastwood Mall and Trinoma.
Questions for Lara Stone on her Fall 2010 Calvin Klein advertising campaigns
Q1. Could you share any thoughts on the Calvin Klein brand?
A1. The Calvin Klein brand and its advertising campaigns are among the world’s most impactful and iconic in the fashion industry. I’m so honored to be a part of their legacy.
Q2. Any comments on working with Francisco or on his collections and his design aesthetics?
A2. I love working with Francisco — he is such a lovely person. I enjoyed shooting the women’s Calvin Klein Collection campaign with him, he’s so easy going and has a great aesthetic. The clothes are always beautifully made, totally wearable, and strong, yet feminine.
Q3. Any anecdotes about your experiences with the brand?
A3. I have a long history with the Calvin Klein brand and so it was wonderful to work with the house again this year. It’s like being part of a family.
Q4. Your first memory of the Calvin Klein brand?
A4. The first time I worked with Francisco Costa was for the Spring 2007 women’s runway show, and I was an exclusive for that show. At the fitting, not all of the pieces from the collection had arrived, so Francisco started taking pieces of fabric and began draping and pinning them on me and some of the other models. A few more pins and some different pieces of fabric added, and all of a sudden there were these gorgeous pieces of clothing. It was really amazing to watch Francisco work and create such beautiful pieces of clothing from nothing.
Q5. Your favorite advertising campaign?
A5. I loved the Calvin Klein Jeans campaign I did back in Fall 2007. It was the very first time I saw myself on a huge billboard! It was quite weird for me, but at the same time it was very exciting and I felt so proud to be a part of it. I’m really looking forward to seeing all of the campaigns we shot for Fall 2010.
Q6. You are one of the world’s current top models. How does it feel to be considered in the ranks of Natalia Vodianova, Kate Moss, and Christy Turlington?
A6. I never really know how to respond to that, but thank you for the compliment. They are all such incredible women — it feels strange, but in a good way, and it’s a honor to be considered in their company.
Statements on Lara Stone from Francisco Costa, Women’s Creative Director, Calvin Klein Collection
“I conceived my Fall 2010 collection with a self-aware and assured woman in mind. For me, Lara was the perfect choice for the new campaign because she is a woman who epitomizes confidence and sensuality.”
“Lara has the ability to transform her look, so it made perfect sense to feature her in multiple campaigns.”
“Lara first worked with us when she was an exclusive model in the Spring 2007 runway show, so it is great to have her back.”
Statements on Lara Stone from Kevin Carrigan, Global Creative Director, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans & Calvin Klein
re: ck Calvin Klein Fall 2010
“I love working with Lara. She is hot and sexy, while at the same time she is extremely elegant and refined, which follows the vision I had for the Fall 2010 ck Calvin Klein campaign. The campaign is set in an old factory which added an edgy element. We shot at night and Lara was up for the grueling schedule — she’s the consummate professional.”
re: Calvin Klein Jeans Fall 2010
“Lara looks so natural and effortlessly sexy in this campaign. She is the perfect beauty, but with an edge. A true Calvin Klein Jeans girl. Mert and Marcus really know how to shoot her and Lara was so comfortable with herself on set — the pictures really came out beautifully.”
Fall leaves may drop but LeSportsac is picking it up in Fall 2010 with 14 new additions to its classic collection in prints that take you from stripes to Peru.
Adding two more handbag and sassy clutch styles, LeSportsac is positioning itself as a true handbag destination. The Small Cleo Crossbody rocks it out as a roomy everyday purse with an adjustable strap that allows for an over the shoulder look or crossbody style, while the Daphne Shoulder bag functions as the ultimate casual bag with side pockets just right for holding keys and phone. Already known for its totes, LeSportsac adds three more tote options notably the more structured Downtown Tote that includes a zip top, padding, and large side gussets for extra room.
Though cool weather may come in the Fall, LeSportsac’s solids and prints for the season couldn’t be hotter. The brand’s on trend fashion solids include patents, Aubergine Shimmer and Scarlet Cross Sport, and metallics, Graphic Shimmer and Rose Gold Lightning. Printwise, in August, for the first time ever, LeSportsac plays with metallic ink with Hearts of Gold, a gold metallic heart print on black, putting edgy and girly together all in one place. Not to be one upped, one of the month’s stripes, Mocha Dot, brings on the fun with neon orange and neutral stripes webbing across a chocolate and neutral polka dot.
September’s prints are a journey to Peru with prints like Muchuco, a photo real hand-woven blanket complete with a textural feel.
Fleur Chiffon, a floral water color in hazy hued purple, orange, blue. Looks like LeSportsac’s Fall prints are worth falling for.
LeSportsac is exclusively available in Rustan’s Department Stores in Makati, Shangri-la, Gateway, Alabang Town Center and Cebu.
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Let your tots walk, play, and run in shoes created with the best technology for children’s footwear from Stride Rite. For over nine decades, the brand’s passion for excellence in design has been focused on engineered footwear specifically to meet needs of growing children.
Children’s shoes are created from the highest quality materials and design with children in mind. By combining performance and technology attributes with the latest styles and trends, Stride Rite shoes are fashionable, yet practical for everyday wear.
Stride Rite also features a variety of well-recognized brands, including Robeez, Saucony Kids, Sperry Top-Sider Kids, Keds Kids, Jessica Simpson Kids, Tommy Hilfiger Kids, and more. Offering a wider range of brands provide a wider selection of sizes for children of all ages and developmental levels, from newborns to pre-teens.
From baby steps to fast strides, Stride Rite innovations ensure the proper development of children’s feet offering different lines of shoes ranging from Pre-Walker,
Walkers,
Sandals,
Shoes,
and Athletics.
Through the STEP System – Scientifically Tested, Everyday Proven. Stride Rite continuously conduct extensive research plus rigorous fit and wear testing to improve and innovate their shoe designs for children.
Designed for baby’s cruising, Stride Rites Soft Motion technology features a thin flexible outsole to assist your little toddler in feeling the ground and rounded edges to mimic his footsteps that decrease the chances of stumbling or falling. Stride Rite outsoles are also created using Sensory Response Technology with ultra flexible materials and sensory pods that provide the ultimate feedback system assisting your child in learning to walk.
As your child learns to walk, Stride Rite’s Natural Motion System provides the perfect balance between flexibility and stability using deep multi-directional flex grooves to help them walk in confidence, mobility and protection they need.
At the stage when toddlers start running, Stride Rite provides Toddler Tech. Shoes constructed with light-weight and deep flex grooves designed for stability and increased lateral mobility. It also has a shock absorbent airbag in the heel to provide maximum heel cushion for those busy toddler feet.
Stride Rite shoes are created with premium technology for your child’s growing feet that come in stylish designs that let them walk, run, and play looking adorably fashionable. Stride Rite footwear come in bright, fun and colorful prints and designs. Whatever style, size or width that fits, you can be confident of a great choice with Stride Rite!
In the Philippines, STRIDE RIDE is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. and is located at SM Megamall, Trinoma, Greenbelt 5, Rustans Makati, Soon to open at Shangri-La Plaza Mall.
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