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UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON FALL/WINTER 2007/2008 MEN’S COLLECTIONS : GlobalGiants.com
MEN’S COLLECTIONS.
A slight change of direction is revealed in the new Autumn and Winter United Colors of Benetton men’s collection. The label presents a totally transformed man. The Benetton man absorbs the rules of dressing well, interpreting them according to his own taste. Formal without being cloyingly boring, casual with knowing sophistication, tastefully sporty and with clear ideas about style. He matures without ageing.
Rock Singer: entirely formalwear the look captures the mod style with pencil shapes. Dark and pinstriped suits, jackets and ties, short and slim coats, slim-fit polo shirts and somewhat old-style cardigans with diamond patterns creating a fascinating air of stagy elegance without the traditional rhinestones and lack of moderation suggested by the title.
Camden Town: A sophisticated look with a mixture of textiles. Knitwear in luxury yarn, with plays on stripes, diamonds and stylised flowers in black and ivory, or with coloured jacquard patterns, all over or bordering the necklines worn with shiny parkas and aviator blousons, country peacoats and trench coats. Conspicuous blazers in English wool, napped leather, reversed imitation sheepskin with sports-style, straight well-proportioned trousers.
Ice Hockey: Blue, white and red are the colours of a winter theme for leisure time. Layering transforms an outfit on the go throughout the day. Soft, tracksuit-cut trousers, woollen pullovers with hoods, which combine diamonds with stripes, jacquard stars with plain colours. Blousons jackets inspired by kit from the gym or boxing ring and long mountain jackets lined in jersey the whole look is mixed with dark blue denim.
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UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON: FALL/WINTER 2007/2008 WOMEN’S COLLECTIONS : GlobalGiants.com
WOMEN’S COLLECTIONS.
United Colors of Benetton predicts next winter will be "hot", but global warming is not a factor.
The warmth lies in the soft and comfortable fabrics; a frothy triumph of knit effects. The mood is that of the mountain chalet for the city. The colours are from the forest and the fireplace, whilst lines are soft & embracing, without clinging.
Working Chic: for the town and office. Short quilted outerwear and wool coats worn over feminine gored skirts, loose Bermuda shorts in various lengths, with baggy pullovers and blouses in masculine Oxford fabric or floral silk, all in restrained military tones.
Swedish Interiors: Daywear in neutral “gustavian” shades of creams, greys & ochre. The shape is A-line, with coats, capes and jackets in heavy weaves & substantial textures, and cable & plait knitted jumpers, skirts & coats. Trousers and skirts in masculine fabrics teamed with bow tie print t-shirts in lurex fabric.
New Grunge: An imaginative take on historical dress with bright colour combinations. Velvets, faux furs & leathers, mixed with chintz and worn with layered, baggy and embellished knitwear.
Fake Blacks: Inescapable and indispensable black is a must. Reinterpreted in technical, metallic and stretch fabrics Menswear classics are given a typical womenswear flirtiness. Sober coats, biker bomber jackets, high-waisted trousers and above –the- knee skirts worn with leggings.
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ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM - MICHAEL LEE-CHIN CRYSTAL : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum celebrates the opening of the new Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, designed by internationally renowned architect Daniel Libeskind. Canada's leading museum of natural history and world cultures, is illuminated with spectacular visual effects projected onto the building's facade and seen against Toronto's dramatic skyline. (Royal Ontario Museum, Brian Boyle) |GlobalGiants.com|
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