A WINK FROM...Italy
Forever Green - Hope & Positivity By Cinzia Antonelli
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ne of the top colors for this summer is green, and I mean one green in particular – Emerald.
pieces with the color green. From the ‘goddess’ look of Alberta Ferretti and the ‘cool chic’ of Angelo Marani, to the soft lines of Giorgio Armani, and printed cloths from Gucci, the designs are hard to miss! Looking for a fresh and cool dash of color? Then Patrizia Pepe would be your choice. And for those who favor an animal style of print, consider Roberto Cavalli.
Green, and all its shades, can be triumphant in various patterns. We can see it on trench coats, tunics, dresses, t-shirts, pants, jackets and even accessories.
Take advantage of the entire chromatic scale of green. From emerald to forest, this color has inundated many accessories. Not to be overlooked, our jewels have the green “shine” coded into their DNA. Ottaviani Jewels boast an amazing set of crystal and jade, while Gabriela Rivalta, Roberto Cavali and Gucci have all created fantastic collectible pieces with spiky jade flowers. Ranging from chic to the casual, the right piece can be the final touch for the perfect outfit, and can be a true revelation of our individual creativity and style. In other words, it can be the so-called “icing on the cake.”
Many of the top designers for this season have modeled their master-
Add a pop of the color green with a super glamorous evening clutch
It has shown up on every runway in New York, London, Milan, Paris, and here in Italy. All the window shop displays show some variation of light carefree outfits, where green is king, (or queen, shall we say?). Green is the symbol of nature, which brings freshness, cheerfulness, and above all, a strong and clear message: hope and positivity.
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a la Valentino, Chanel and Lanvin; or a casual tote bag from Blugirl, Burberry, Armani, Bally, and Louis Vuitton. Shoes have caught the fever as well. There are wedge sandals from Emilio Pucci, the Stiletto by Cesare Paciotti, and Penny Loafers from Gucci. Personally, green is my favorite color and I often pair it with black, white or purple. At times, when negativity takes over, green brings a message through loud and clear. Therefore, in honor of a famous Italian adage, “the hopeless is always the last to die.” Let’s all wear a little green, especially when we feel down or when we’ve just had a pessimistic day. Ciao from Italy!