Double wishes for Elisabetta Armellin, who in the splendid location of the Excelsior in Milan, blew out the candles for both her birthday and V°73’s first birthday. The new A-W 2012-2013 bag collection was presented with a breathtaking sceongraphy and a very particular set-up. A beautiful V°73 bracelet (which has already become a must-have) was a gift for all those invited to the party…but don’t despair! You can buy it beforehand at Excelsior Milan or from Septemeber in all V°73 stores throughout Italy.
EGAN breakfast @ Hotel Sheraton Diana Majestic
The new Egan collection will be presented on the 26th of June in the well-known Hotel Sheraton Diana Majestic in Milan. It is handcrafted and Made in Italy, with great attention to detail, and a perfect balance between shape and colour. This is EGAN’s philosophy, a company born in the heart of the Marche region. The Location of the event was breakfast in the hotel’s magnificent garden, to discover and touch the magical world of Egan. All the collections are designed and thought up by the craftsmen, whilst the ceramists closely follow, model and decorate in detail every single product by hand with colours and varnishes which have a low impact on the enviroment.
Thought up for both big and small, for the home and spare time. Egan is a story born from a passion: elegant china, accessories for the home and the Disney collection for both the table and children’s bedrooms, but there is more 😉 …
HAVAIANAS 50° ANNIVERSARIO
Nel raggiungerlo, due curiose scoperte contribuirono a dare nuova vita all’immagine del brand:
– diversi fan di Havaianas cominciarono a voler personalizzare le loro infradito e, in modo del tutto spontaneo, si misero a girare le suole per rendere visibile la parte colorata. Questa iniziativa divenne rapidamente una vera e propria moda che portò, nel 1994, alla nascita della linea “Top Line”;
– la seconda scoperta fondamentale fu la seguente: nonostante fossero le ‘scarpe del popolo’, una parte della classe brasiliana più agiata cominciò ad amare le Havaianas e a indossarle a casa, come simbolo di autenticità, in contrasto con l’aura pretenziosa che circondava i brand di lusso.
HIPPIE CHIC
L’Hippie Chic è stato da sempre uno dei miei stili preferiti, perché con pochi e semplici pezzi si ha la possibilità di creare una serie di divertentissimi outfit, adatti per varie occasioni; basta semplicemente “giocare” con gli accessori e non esagerare. La maxi bag va benissimo per il giorno , ma se vogliamo un look Hippie Chic per la sera, perfetta una clutch, o una piccola tracolla full paillettes. L’eleganza è semplicità: “spesso togliere è meglio che aggiungere”, così diceva la maestra indiscussa dello stile Coco Chanel …
One of the most classic and easiest looks to follow and interpret for the summer, is definately the Hippie Chic one. A seach for total freedom identifies the Hippie movement, which started in the United States in the 1960’s, spreading soon across the world. The main elements which characterize this style are: floral prints, bell bottoms, brightly coloured long dresses, huge fabric shoulder bags, colourful accessories. Chic, a french word meaning elegant. The main element that characterises elegance is just one word: simplicity! All that is necessary is a small jewel. Don’t overdo the use of bracelets and necklaces, and here your Hippie style also becomes Chic ! In this outfit I interpreted Hippie Chic in a more beach version: a long and comfortable lime green dress, bangles and bracelets, a fish-net shoulder bag and bejewelled flat sandals, practical and essential for when you wear long summer dresses. My creative touch? A floral printed foulard (a must-have for this summer) tied around my head which gives the outfit something rather “allure vintage”.
L’Hippie Chic has always been one of my favourite styles because with just a few simple items you have the possibility of creating a series of fun outfits, perfect for any occassion. You simply need to play with accessories but without exaggerating. The maxi bag is ok for the daytime, but if you want a Hippie Chic look for the evening, a clutch or small sequined shoulder bag is perfect. Elegance is simplicity: “sometimes taking away is better than adding” is what the undisputed teacher of style, Coco Chanel used to say …
LATEST TREND: RITORNA IL PARASOLE
For centuries the parasol has been a symbol of power, powerful men, kings, ambassadors, dignitaries, walking solemnly under their precious umbrellas, held up by their faithful chamberlains, whilst the women, their beauty being their only strong point, defend themselves from the sunrays. Even nowadays an interesting paleness is becoming fashionable. And hence Gazèl, once again thinks of women, and revisits the parasol and proposes it in fun, colourful and embroided versions that are greatly appreciated: the must-have for next summer!
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