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| Cirque du Soleil top |
La Vida es chula!
With Capsule collection by the acclaimed French fashion designer Christian Lacroix...
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| Theme of the Spring 2013 Collection... |
Gainesvoort Hotel, NYC
words/images Judith Ecochard
The exuberant Spanish brand
DESIGUAL showed a media preview recently-as part of a Holiday Fair-that we attended.
This fab apparel line no doubt, garnered a large number of new admirers swelled that night.
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| Cirque du Soleil top |
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| piles of scarves... |
Highlights were many---including the capsule collection by the fashion icon Christian Lacroix, a Cirque Du Soleil and Disney theme attire-that is Euro-chic...and then separate separates under the theme
Sex, Fun and Love...which were all terrific!!!!
Explosive patterns and colors ruled-for both men and women----fashioned into very wearable tops, feminine dresses that epitomize work to night out attire, cute casual skirts with girly trims, terrific tees with bold graphics that scream for attention---and then swimwear including board shorts for guys.
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| Playful raw edge hem...lace drawstring waist with 2 snaps...flirty and fun. |
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| conservative silhouette---in an eye-catching print |
Board shorts---wow-what great prints.
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| short sleeve button down-great front pleating... |
Christian Lacroix---is back...hooray.
Edina and Patsy-those fab Ab Fab gals- must be swooning!
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| Christian Lacroix |
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| a top pick-Christian Lacroix coat |
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| great floral print moto jacket-Christian Lacroix-we want this |
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| tunic length frock-Christian Lacroix |
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| nice accessories too-including this blingy belt-part of the Christian Lacroix line |
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| Disney Tees-Euro style.... |
Disney gets the Euro treatment---and Cirque du Soleil gets interpreted...
The Cirque Du Soleil™ collection featured imprints of the wildly made-up performers...in the act. Wonderfully done-even if you have never been. ADORE.
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| even the inner print is cool.... |
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| Disney |
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| back of a men's blazer- |
Price-wise, the items are in that contemporary spot---the quality is exceptional---fabrics are well made...and with all the dazzling prints-it somehow works...
ACCESSORIES and FOOTWEAR...recently introduced...have te signature Desigual sparkle---and fun-i easy wear espadrilles...and satchels/handbags/haulers...
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| Scoolbags/Messengers---leather trim |
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| perfect for those who wear head to toe black---barrel handbags with pop. |
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| swaths of fabric---brighten up practical haulers... |
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| all leather bafsgets the color/print treatment too. |
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| fabric ballet flats |
Florals, nautical stripes, glitter embellishments---sweet.
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| sandals-flats and block heels...and great wedges... |
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| stacked platform sneaker-very popular! |
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| Christian Lacroix bag |
OKAY...hard to top Desigual for color-but another brand from across the POND-
Joules...from Britain---def. looks at the sunny side of life-with fun colorful attire, footwear, and accessories---for men, women and kids.
We were really taken with the assorted rubber rain boots-which came in great patterns, colors and even had striped lining...made them special.
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| love this scarf-with a seaside scene... |
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| puffy over a sailor shirt--- |
Rainboots....
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| grippy rubber outsoles--- |
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| shorter rain boots Chelsea boot cuts...flip flops in floral prints, espadrilles with nautical strips |
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| suede casual mocs and sneakers.... |
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| basic shoulder bag hauler-with leather stripes-in sturdy canvas |
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| leather bags and floppy sun hats |
FYI: Joules is a unit of energy
