Furla Introduces its BOLD Autumn - Winter 2013 Collection

This collection takes you on a 24-hour tour of fashion staples that reflect the city from top-to-toe. Furla has recreated winter fashion accessories with a city inspired range using the petrol blue skyline, skyscrapers and urban colours as their muse. 

 For the morning, Furla bags showcase new graphic designs, microprints and hand-crafted details that mirror the energy of the modern day woman and all her demands.

For the everyday bag, eclectic elegance combined with intense work activity are beautifully accommodated with audacious animal prints and the boldest yet colour ways this season. Expect to find yellow, orange, fuchsia, lipstick red, grape purple, emerald green and pops of neon embellished in leather.

As evening draws near and brings with it the desire for a night out on the town; fun, feminine materials with semi-transparent glittery rubber and metallic nappa leathers recall the skyscrapers and bright lights of the metropolitan.

Furla’s collection presents strong and unconventional tones, for a season that defies negativity under a reign of colour and artistic design. The main character of the new collection challenges all forms of pessimism through a dynamic visual message. As always, the Furla brand creates a dialogue between art and fashion for women who speak in modern, elegant and authentic tones.

The shapes and lines for the new collection are rigid and geometrically bold with the intention of attracting attention to key accessories. Textures are multi-dimensional to reflect the essence of city living from dusk to dawn. All elements are hand-crafted from the finest Nappa leather found in Italy. Furla’s collection also includes boots, shoes, belts, accessories and jewelry to compliment the new range.

Furla is available at:

Hyde Park Shopping Mall, Upper Mall, Shop 56 / Tel: +27 11 325 6468 

www.furla.com

Gucci Green Carpet Challenge Handbag Collection

Gucci and the Green Carpet Challenge are pleased to introduce a new line of signature handbags designed by Creative Director Frida Giannini. By introducing the world’s first bags certified as zero deforestation from Amazon leather, the Florentine House furthers its commitment towards ecological consciousness. 

The three exclusive designs of the Gucci for the Green Carpet Challenge Handbag Collection convey Gucci’s mission to interpret the modern desire for sustainable products in a responsible way. Coinciding with the launch, Gucci will donate 50.000 euro to the National Wildlife Federation, funding work to promote deforestation-free Brazilian leather.

“I believe that today more than ever before customers want to be associated with brands that are thoughtful and responsible. Through our sustainability, humanitarian and philanthropic actions we would like Gucci to not just be synonymous with Made in Italy, but also Made with integrity,” said Giannini. “This project with the Green Carpet Challenge was conceived to show how we can be proactive on environmental issues, by raising awareness and demonstrating action on the subject of deforestation.”

Comprising the hobo, top-handle tote with detachable shoulder strap and the iconic New Jackie bag, the versatile and functional accessories all feature hand-selected and natural calfskin originating in Brazil, with craftsmanship respecting important environmental issues such as traceability and anti-deforestation. Gucci’s attention to detail includes lining in organic cotton on each style. The first steps of the production chain follow the requirements of internationally recognized standards, embracing processes that avoid the cutting-down of trees in the Amazon Forest.

Every model mirrors a unique blend of relaxed elegance and modern innovation, characterized by the daubed semi-matte and uneven grain appearance, the extreme softness and the slightly wax feel of eco-certified leather. Each piece features a special label embossed with the “Gucci for Green Carpet Challenge” script and will be accompanied by the Gucci GCC passport, which documents the origin and traceability of the handbag.

Alongside the plush surface in a warm red-wine colour, the bags boast embellishments such as exquisite hand-stitching and woven detailing for a three-dimensional effect on the exterior, paired with antique gold hardware and bamboo tassels.

This project symbolizes an important challenge and commitment for Gucci, maintaining the balance between the timeless values of style and superb quality and the growing understanding of the need to protect life-sustaining resources. www.gucci.com

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