VERSUS VERSACE

ANTHONY VACCARELLO IS THE NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR

OF VERSUS VERSACE

Versace is proud to announce that Anthony Vaccarello is the new Creative Director

of Versus Versace.

His permanent appointment follows his highly successful capsule collection for

Versus Versace which debuted in September at New York Fashion Week. Vaccarello

has been an immediate and harmonious fit with the brand, and his new position is a

fluid and natural development of his working relationship with Donatella Versace.

"I’ve followed Anthony’s work from his very first collection, as soon as I met him I

realized immediately he was the one, he gets it, his talent screams Versus Versace. I

love his fresh energy and innovation and I love being surrounded by a talent which

brings newness to Versace." Donatella Versace

Anthony Vaccarello will be responsible for all Versus Versace collections, for both

menswear and womenswear and will make his debut with the Autumn/Winter 2015

season. Anthony will work under the supervision of Donatella Versace, Artistic

Director of Versace.

His appointment is the latest step in the evolution of Versus Versace, initially founded

in 1989 as the rebellious heart of Versace. Since 2013 the label has followed a digital

groundbreaking strategy: see now, buy now, wear now concept, with each collection

immediately available to purchase online.

Anthony Vaccarello is one of the most exciting designers in fashion today, he

captures world attention with his designs.

"I am thrilled and honoured to become creative director of Versus Versace. Donatella

Versace is such an inspiration to me, and together we have many exciting plans for

the future of Versus Versace." Anthony Vaccarello

 

 

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BOGLIOLI

 

FALL - WINTER 2016

 

 

The Boglioli Autumn/Winter 2015/16 Menswear Collection draws on its time honored traditions in tailoring, while further modernizing the silhouette and notable fit of its designs.

 

A new shape is introduced. Deeply tailored in its construction in a smart selection of materials, it achieves a dynamic aesthetic while preserving a completely relaxed feel. The jacket is shorter and the shoulders are precisely scaled, while the front design moves downward harmonically, smartly outlining the chest. A small marvel of construction and fabric, treated with the mindful and elegant craftsmanship of the Boglioli workshops. Trousers feature a higher waist, encompassing the leg just as gracefully as the jacket does the upper body.

 

Shades, colors and details of the collection bring back to light the understated and humbled elegance of the Milanese bourgeoisie of the 60’s and 70’s. A symphony of midtones and delicate pairings feature grays and camels as their mainstays while contrasting with shades of teal and coral. Every look and garment communicates a measured yet strong style; a confidence in men's dressing that needs no effort to express its beauty.

 

Checked fabrics feature new washes, enhancing the pattern, making matters softer and sophisticated. A maxi variation of houndstooth gives strength to the linear coat. Tweed and British traditional wools are taken beyond their traditional bounds with bombers and overalls cut with tailoring know-how.

 

The presentation of the collection is held at the Dimore Studio Gallery, of the famous Milanese design team that brought the modernist tradition of furnishing and architecture towards a new contemporary, ultra sophisticated and effortless goal. A testimony of an elective affinity and a marriage of style belonging to different fields but residing in the same philosophy.

 

 

TONYA HAWKES

A lifelong love for the luxury of leather has lead to this… After nineteen years of working for some of the world’s most prestigious labels Tonya Hawkes releases her own designs.

Even as a teenager, Tonya Hawkes seemed to have a calling. As a keen horsewoman, she found herself fascinated by the workmanship of the leather goods and tack she used every time she rode her Arabian horse, Major Shaamraq. After finishing school she attended Seattle Central’s famous fashion program, before beginning her career in New York City with luxury fashion house Donna Karan and DKNY.

While she excelled in training involving haute couture draping and pattern-making, Tonya found herself equally drawn to the labels’ accessories, and began making her mark as an expert in the field. During her nine years with the famous brand, she directed the DKNY accessory design team through a time when it became one of most profitable divisions of the company, eventually becoming an executive at Donna Karan and VP of shoes and accessories.

Then Italy beckoned. Giovanna Furlanetto, president of global luxury accessory brand Furla, personally chose Tonya to become the company’s creative director in Bologna. In her role directing and managing all aspects of the accessories line, from handbags to homewares, she brought the brand to a younger audience with an appreciation for luxury.For the past seven years, Tonya has continued to work in Italy, collaborating with an impressive role call of fashion houses, Sergio Rossi, Elie Tahari, Gianfranco Ferre, Tommy Hilfiger and Alice + Olivia among them.

The result is that she has built an outstanding reputation for creating original designs that capture the essence of a brand. While she still calls New York home, Tonya uses her international lifestyle to inspire her. ‘I can really take the best of both worlds and make all my dreams come true,’ she says. ‘And now it’s time for my own label, Tonya Hawkes, to come to life.’

http://www.tonyahawkes.com/