ASHKAT Spring 2013 Lookbook

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AshKat, Inc.

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AshKat, Inc. ABOUT US Asha Parcells and Kathy Costanzo launched AshKat, Inc. in November 2009.

The creative collaboration of these business associates combined their knowledge and experience to bring their unique skills to the apparel environment. Both parties have worked in almost every aspect of the fashion industry over the last 25 years.

AshKat, Inc. works hard to find products from companies that are financially healthy and have a desire to create feminine, flattering, easy to wear, high quality goods with attention to detail , not only in their designs but in their business philosophies as well.

Other services offered by AshKat, Inc. is business development consulting, product development, logistics, merchandising and marketing. Additionally AshKat works with a variety of financial institutions that enable our manufacturers with fiscal needs and financial planning.

25 WEST 36TH STREET 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10018

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D.EXTERIOR A women’s ready-to-wear knit collection exclusively made in Brescia, Italy. With over 50 years of knitting experience and manufacturing, the colletion exudes femininity and functional fashion at its best. Nadia Zanola, owner and head designer takes pride in the heritage of which D.Exterior was born and continues its ďŹ ne Italian traditions with each season. D.Exterior is made for. Women, designed by women. www.d-exterior.com

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NTULIN A small family owned knitwear laboratory located in Perugia Italy. Ntulin’s guiding principles bring distinctive, all Italian made products of high quality and hand craftsmanship.

Ntulin is making it’s second season appearance after a hugely successful launch for Fall 2012. Although for Fall/ Winter, Ntulin works exclusively in cashmere, for Spring 2013 they offer cotton, linen, viscose and silk. www.ntulin.com

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IVANA MAIOLATI This Italian-made brand was born out of 30 years of Ivana Maiolati’s experience and deep knowledge of knitting and finishing.

Ivana pays specific attention to detail and experimental research with fabric and yarns and her technical expertise leads to extraordinary creations. These handcrafted pieces are from the Marche region of Italy and are the DNA of the collection. www.IvanaMaiolati.com

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SAND “Scandinavian heritage and a love of Italian fabrics” has been the mantra of Soren & Lene SAND since launching their women’s brand SAND in 1981. Minimal aesthetics and sculptural silhouettes for a modern fit that is functional, wearable and comfortable. SAND Black Label and the contemporary casual SAND Pink Label will have a limited showing in the U.S. Showroom for Spring 2013. www.sand.dk

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VIOLANTI A women’s outerwear company founded in 1948 by the Violanti family in Empoli Italy, Visconf, the corporate name, has manufactured rain wear, cloth coats, leathers and furs ever since. Violanti has always maintained it’s rich italian traditions while embracing modern technology and it’s application to their collections. Spring 2013 will feature feather weight down, bright colored rain wear, and novelty jackets of light weight fabrics & embellished leather. www.visconf.it

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ES’GIVIEN Founded 7 years ago by three sisters from Verona, Gaia, Vivilla, and Nives combined their different skills to launch ES’GIVIEN, a lifestyle, item driven women’s collection.

It is a superb quality handcrafted product exclusively made in Italy of eco-friendly natural cloths and yarns. Each item has an inspirational quote hidden in the garment that is linked to the theme of each collection. www.esgivien.it

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ASHA CASHMERE Fashioned with the sensibility of the times in which we live, with care taken to insure the integrity of the 100% luxury cashmere knitwear that Asha provides.

Spring 2013 is a small, colorful and concise group of classic styles in 16 gauge cashmere.

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AshKat, Inc. 25 West 36th street 7th Floor NeW York, NeW York 10018

AshA PArcells 973.207.0615 APArcells@gmAil.com

kAthY costANzo 201.281.1361 kcmc20@gmAil.com