FEBRUARY 2012 - COLOR IN THE TROPICS!  
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 12:04AM
JASON JOBSON in Ferragamo Feed, Ferragamo Gowns

SUEDE & KARUNG CLUTCH -$1,790.00

OFF THE SHELVES

When Valentine's day arrives, one thing is certain - Winter is here!   Shoppers from coast to coast are looking for reasons to add something to brighten up that closet at home.   RED is the signature color of the holiday for lovers, and this is a season when RED is all around.   Spring 2012 saw an explosion of color on runways from Paris & Milan.   Ferragamo Spring 2012 has colors and prints like the house has never offered.   Fashion editors took note and the fantastic editorials have begun.SILK HALTER GOWN WITH TEAL SKIRT- STYLE #506-908- $6,800.00Taking a cue from the gorgeous Ferragamo Spring campaign featuring Giselle, the March issue of Harper's Bazaar hits the beach in the most sophisticated way.   Massimiliano has created gowns that elevate Ferragamo Runway to the pinnacle of resort fashion.   These silk prints and color blocked formal looks are not the typical choice for women to wear in NYC or Chicago, but they are the perfect options for Cosmopolitan ladies to take away to the Mexican Riviera or the Coasts of Florida.   The gowns are excellent for those once in a lifetime events - think Birthday or Anniversary celebrations.  They are silk, luxurious, and produced in limited quantities.  The cocktail length dresses in the collection are perfect to add to any fashionable wardrobe. PRINTED SLIK SKIRT (505-798)- $1,240.00  These silk-scarf printed dresses and skirts pack in an instant, making that last minute weekend surprise trip to the Bahamas or St. Barts stress free!   ** Remember these gowns and dresses are NOT available at Neiman Marcus or Saks 5th AvenueThese are exclusive to Ferragamo Boutiques, and the cocktail dresses are priced right in-line with any fashion handbag. **  Of course - they have CRUISE written all over them!  Anchors away fashionistas! 

LEGACY OF LUXURY

(Let a CLUTCH be a CRUTCH)

Clutch handbags are one of the most powerful accessories when pulling together any outfit.COLOR HEAD TO TOE - ON ITS OWN OR ALL TOGETHER - (505-670) -$1.790.00   A novelty clutch is appropriate for so many looks.  Spring 2012 is all about maximized clutches in bold fashion colors.  (Think 80's styling with big bracelets and rings).   Suggest bold color options for fashion clients looking for an alternative to another black bag.  A clutch can be the color of an outfit, so don't let the bold shade scare her off.   A red bag can also compliment that brand new shade of lipstick or electric manicure!   It can make otherwise classic tops and skirts pop for impromptu day to evening looks.    A fashion clutch that is unstructured is also a great category of collectible to be in her staple.   Every Woman needs several handbags in her closet.   The Hobo, The Tote, The small structured minaudiere (say minnow-dee-ay), The clutch, - all must haves.SUPPLE SUEDE DRAWSTRING BAG - $1,390.00   Start thinking which shape to suggest to your favorite ladies who lunch - and those who should punch up their wardrobe!   Spring 2012 is the season to step outside her comfort zone and take a chance on color.   With most Ferragamo statement bags priced under $2,000.00, she won't find a finer made handbag from any other designer house of luxury fashion.   

For those who just won't do a clutch - the smaller shoulder bag in a bright color this Spring is a MUST HAVE.   One of theCOLORS AND PRINTS BROUGHT TOGETHER best selling points of the multi-color suede bags arriving for Spring is the way they tie together all the colors of the season.   This palette of suede gives her the freedom to mix colors from head to toe.   An amazing security blanket for the less confident fashion fan who wants to be more adventurous, but still needs to feel justified in her choices.   The supple suede of these drawstring bags makes as luxurious a handbag as you will ever find for $1,390.00!

FERRAGAMO (RED CARPET) TIME

With award season in full swing in Hollywood, Ferragamo is at home and on the Red Carpet - right where the collection has been since the 1920's.

KATE BECKINSALE - RED CARPET READY IN FERRAGAMO PUMPSA film star was one of the most fashionable ladies on the Grammy Red Carpet on Sunday night.   Kate Beckinsale kept it simple and sexy as she went beige and black and absolutely glamorous.   Her silky dress was elegant and simple and those black Ferragamo pumps were sexy and sophisticated!  What esle would we expect?   Beckinsale in on the big screen now with her latest action adventure installment of Underworld :  Awakening.  Any entrance you make in those Ferragamo Pumps is sure to keep everyone awake!

OfVARA LACE "BONITA" - $675.00 course even in a season all about color, Ferragamo has some amazing options in black with novelty detailing.   Case in point - these black lace peep-toe pumps.   No she doesn't have a pair just like them at home - and she won't find a pair "Made In Italy" for $675.00 anywhere else!


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