SHOP Dusseldorf AW16

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DÜSSELDORF Luxury Edition Autumn/Winter 2016/17

Page 44 STYLE HUB: discover Düsseldorf’s impeccable fashion credentials

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Willkommen bei Bucherer, ein Schweizer Traditionsunternehmen und eines der führenden Häuser für Uhren und Schmuck in Europa.

In unserem Düsseldorfer Geschäft auf der Königsallee erwartet Sie eine große Auswahl an Luxus-Uhrenmarken sowie exquisite Schmuckstücke und ein erstklassiger Service.

Welcome to Bucherer, a Swiss company with a long tradition and one of the leading establishments for watches and jewellery in Europe.

In our Düsseldorf store directly at Königsallee you will find a broad selection of luxury watch brands and exquisite jewellery, as well as first-class service.

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Patek Philippe is available at the following Bucherer stores: Berlin Friedrichstraße 179, Frankfurt Kaiserstraße 1 and Munich Residenzstraße 11.

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Discover a perfumery tradition that dates back more than 100 years, and enjoy Europe’s largest assortment of leading beauty brands – from exclusive fragrances and luxury skin care to trendy color cosmetic products and fashion accessories.

With 1,700 perfumeries in 19 countries, we are dedicated to providing excellent services and personal consultation to our customers.

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Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, we can help you discover the very best of this creative German city. Düsseldorf has much to ofer, as our guide on page 68 reveals. Readers who appreciate vibrant international fashion will enjoy our feature on the city’s need-to-know designers (page 44), and in this issue we also profle Gant, one of the world’s leading sports luxe brands (page 52).

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is a department store with genuine cosmopolitan charm. Located centrally on Düsseldorf’s internationally renowned shopping Boulevard – in the heart of the city, between the Altstadt and Schadowstraße – the store offers customers a huge choice, including many brand-name items. Home to more than 150 brands, there’s always something new to discover: alongside fashion items, shoppers will find an extensive selection of watches, jewellery, leather products, perfumes and household goods. We recommend a visit to our gourmet department, which offers a range of tasty German specialities. If you come from a country outside the EU, please enjoy tax-free shopping at GALERIA Kaufhof!

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CONTRIBUTORS

Emma Johnson Luxury lifestyle writer Emma Johnson specialises in food, fashion, shopping and travel.

Previously managing editor at the City Magazine, she has also written for Mr H, Canary Wharf, the Mayfair Magazine, Vantage and GL Weekend. globalblue.com

Katie Muxworthy After graduating in fashion communication and promotion, SHOP’s assistant production editor Katie Muxworthy produced her own magazine and music blog.

Katie writes for a variety of online and print publications.

Joanna Gniady Joanna Gniady’s eye-catching graphic style made her the perfect choice of cover illustrator for this season’s edition of SHOP Düsseldorf.

Her artwork shows a striking woman exploring the city, carrying bags shaped like some of Düsseldorf’s best-known landmarks – including the Rheinturm telecommunications tower.

Read more about the city’s internationally renowned style credentials in our feature on page 44. Joanna’s other clients include the Guardian newspaper and Glamour magazine.

Explore our archive of cover illustrations at globalblue.com/covers.

Sally McIlhone As SHOP’s deputy editor, Sally McIlhone is in touch with leading brands, creatives and writers around the world so she can stay on top of the latest styles and designs. Sally has contributed to ShortList, Stylist and Total Film online.

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Check Out SHOP selects a standout piece from Düsseldorf this season Products Key looks for the season, from fashion and footwear to jewellery and accessories

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Shop Window One store not to be missed in Düsseldorf News Seasonal updates on shops, services and new products

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Cover story: City Of Style Vibrant and creative Düsseldorf is a leading destination for fashion and offers a host of need-to-know brands, as Emma Johnson discovers Front Runner Gant defined the preppy sportswear look and continues to give new edge to this classic style. Creative director Matthew Wood talks to Sally McIlhone about the brand’s inspiring vision

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Café Society Katie Muxworthy picks some of the best cafés in Düsseldorf Stay In Style SHOP’s guide to the world’s most exclusive hotels

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Maps and guides to the key shopping areas of Düsseldorf

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How To Shop Tax Free The simple steps to saving money on your shopping

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Then you’ve come to the right place at C&A. Awaiting you here are the latest trends, ranging from sporty to elegant, as well as a truly special shopping experience. We offer our customers a large selection of ladies’, men’s and children’s fashions – of course always of the highest quality and at extremely low prices. visit us: www.c-a.com facebook.com/ca Düsseldorf: Schadowstraße 77-79 • Bilk Arcaden, Friedrichstraße 131

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URBAN STYLE Grey felt combined with smooth leather and chunky soles make these Strellson high-top trainers the perfect footwear for autumn and winter; they are durable and practical, but also very stylish. The brand’s current footwear collection was inspired by urban lifestyle, and, while there is a strong focus on craftsmanship, the shoes have a distinctly contemporary edge.

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Boss; its range includes clothing, footwear, accessories and fragrances, all aimed at the professional, active modern man. These sneakers are made from high-quality suede, polished or grained leather, nylon and felt, and are available in brown, burgundy, navy, grey and green as well as classic black. fm Strellson trainers, €159.95, Strellson, Breidenbacher Hof, Königsallee 11, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 3018 7480, strellson.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 73

SINCE 1897

Welcome to Pletzsch, one of Germany`s most traditional jewelers.

We look forward to your visit!

Constellation

You will fnd an overwhelming selection of luxury watch brands and exquisite jewellery.

DĂźsseldorf - Schadowstr. 16 Tel. +492113239707

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KEEP IT SIMPLE Neutral tones are staple wardrobe additions this season

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1. Corneliani jacket, €422, Peek & Cloppenburg, Berliner Allee 1, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 867 060, corneliani.com

3. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 headphones, €499, Bang & Olufsen, Benrather Karree, Benrather Strasse 18-20, 40213 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 3111 3777, bang-olufsen.com

2. Ermenegildo Zegna boots, €550, Ermenegildo Zegna, Königsallee 68, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 136 5767, zegna.com

4. Acqua di Parma fragrance, 180ml, €168, Breuninger, Kö-Bogen, Königsallee 2, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 566410, acquadiparma.com

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5. Montblanc Urban Spirit document case, €950, Montblanc, Königsallee 22, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 323 8994, montblanc.com

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BOLD IN BURGUNDY Classic shades of deep red combine to create a timelessly sophisticated look

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1. Cos jumper, €79, Cos, Königsallee 80, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 168 4868, cosstores.com

3. Bulgari necklace, €12,000, Bulgari, Königsallee 24, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 828 9780, bulgari.com

2. Miu Miu bag, €1,650, Miu Miu, Königsallee 18, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 210 7740, miumiu.com

4. Chanel lipstick, €35, Chanel, Königsallee 40, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 598 8680, chanel.com

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5. Chloé Kingsley shoes, €650, Breuninger, Kö-Bogen, Königsallee 2, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 566410, chloe.com

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No wardrobe is complete without an extensive range of casualwear for an effortlessly chic daytime look

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1. Massimo Dutti jumper, €79.95, Massimo Dutti, Königsallee 70, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 2005 3701, massimodutti.com

3. L’Occitane Aromachologie Universal Aroma Spray, €27.50, L’Occitane, Flinger Strasse 14, 40213 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 136 5753, loccitane.com

2. Max Mara boots, €505, Max Mara, Königsallee 4, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 860 6980, maxmara.com

4. 7 For All Mankind jeans, €260, 7 For All Mankind, Benrather Strasse 12, 40213 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 3004 9352, 7forallmankind.com

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5. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer watch, €4,500, Blome, Königsallee 30, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 327077, rolex.com

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STRONG SHAPES Make your wardrobe stand out from the crowd by combining vibrant pops of colour with bold silhouettes

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1. Jil Sander bag, €1,500, Jil Sander, Königsallee 62, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 328444, jilsander.com

3. Emporio Armani shoes, €410, Emporio Armani, Sevens, Königsallee 56, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 9870 9962, armani.com

2. Hermès scarf, from €345, Hermès, Königsallee 27, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 864380, hermes.com

4. Burberry jacket, €2,595, Burberry, Königsallee 50, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 320 926, burberry.com

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5. Louis Vuitton earrings, from €395, Louis Vuitton, Königsallee 20, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 323230, louisvuitton.com

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ELEGANT ESCADA The Lounge, Escada’s new store design concept, made its debut with the recent opening of the brand’s store on Düsseldorf’s Königsallee. Elaborately designed to make customers feel as though they have entered the inviting space of a refined living room, the 230-square-metre store displays a fine melange of antiques and contemporary decor. An Save up to 14.5% by shopping tax free, see page 81

Austrian glass chandelier lends prestige to the entrance, while the porcelain work of artist Valeria Nascimento draws clients up the staircase to the first floor. Visitors can shop the brand’s ready-to-wear and accessories in this elegant environment. gc Escada, Königsallee 30, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 8693 5975, escada.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 74

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MODERN MOVEMENT Bucherer has been creating high jewellery and watches for almost 130 years. For 2016 the brand has developed a new watch movement, the CFB (Carl F Bucherer) A2000, designed and developed entirely in its own workshops.

This drives the classic yet innovative Manero Peripheral watch, which is available from the end of October. The new timepiece is an impressive blend of modern engineering and traditional horlogerie. It has a multifaceted face displaying hours and minutes, as well as seconds and the date. The Manero Peripheral watch comes in six models which cost from €6,000 to €15,600: customers can choose to have the 44mm round case in either stainless steel or rose gold, while the dial comes in matte black or porcelain white; those who opt for the stainless-steel model can swap an alligator leather strap for a steel bracelet with a double-folding clasp. gc Bucherer, Königsallee 26, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 328083, bucherer.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 74

WHATEVER THE WEATHER Windsor’s Hybrid Outdoor collection for men is an innovative concept that fuses sportswear and tailoring, and unites distinctive cuts and functionality. The brand has a long history of working with the best fabrics; its parent company was founded in German textile centre Bielefeld in 1889 and it took on the Windsor name in 1960. Its current combination of simple textures, discreet details and classic elements results in high quality jackets and coats made of a wool and nylon blend, such as Coat Bruno (€799, pictured). Thanks to this forward-thinking approach, bad weather need never be a problem again. gc Windsor, Kö-Bogen, Königsallee 2, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 836 8707, windsor.de FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 74

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ON THE EDGE For fashion-forward designs with an edge, look no further than German brand Philipp Plein. The reopened Düsseldorf flagship store has been expanded to cover over 260 square metres; a striking glass staircase divides the two-storey space, which houses both men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collections, shoes, bags and accessories. From the extravagant chandeliers to the marble, glass and steel

fixtures, the store’s interior is strikingly modern and stylish. Look out for the large Swarovski crystal-encrusted skull in the shoe and bag lounge; the skull is a recurring motif in Philipp Plein designs. km Philipp Plein, Königsallee 56, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 1365 7891, philipp-plein.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 74

SHINE ON

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Established in 1878, Wempe started out as a modest watchmaker’s store. Nearly 140 years later, it is now a worldwide jewellery brand, but remains a fourthgeneration family-owned business. Among this season’s collection is Wempe’s haute joaillerie diamond necklace (€215,000).

Made of three pear-shaped diamonds and almost 300 brilliant-cut diamonds, this stunning piece of jewellery, which updates a classic style, is a masterpiece that will enhance any outfit. gc Wempe, Königsallee 14, 40212 Düsseldorf +49 (0)211 324077, wempe.de FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 74

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owned and run by the founding family.

Quality, craftsmanship and close attention to detail are guaranteed in all F Hamman goods, which make ideal souvenirs for those who wish to keep up appearances. dw Heinz-Josef Radermacher, Schadowplatz 11, 40212 Dusseldorf, +49 (0)211 320911, fhammann.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 76

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Discovering the products of renowned luxury leather goods purveyor F Hamman should be a mandatory experience for any gentleman. This personal care kit (€379.90) is perfect for any man seeking to add a touch of opulence to his daily grooming schedule; the calfskin leather case contains a variety of items, from scissors and clippers to a brush, comb and shaving kit.

The case combines the finest high-end materials with practical design; its contents are secured in place by calfskin fastenings, ensuring they stay safe wherever you choose to travel. F Hammann was launched in 1864 in the German town of Offenbach and the firm, which prides itself on its heritage as Germany’s oldest manufacturer of leather goods and travel accessories, is still

INSIDE OUT In June 2016 Aesop opened a store in Düsseldorf, the skincare brand’s 10th branch in Germany. The architects and designers at Norwegian practice Snøhetta are the masterminds behind the store’s design, discreetly playing with the boundaries between indoors and the outside world.

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Exterior elements are bought inside the boutique: the curved layout of tiered shelving echoes that of an amphitheatre, while a monolithic concrete sink evokes a fountain.

Two timber benches outside invite visitors to stop, relax and take a welcome break. gc Aesop, Kasernenstrasse 10-12, 40213 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 8774 4555, aesop.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 73

SINCE 1897

Welcome to Pletzsch, one of Germany`s most traditional jewelers.

We look forward to your visit!

You will fnd an overwhelming selection of luxury watch brands and exquisite jewellery.

Mrs. Yuan is glad to be at your disposal at any time.

Constellation

DĂźsseldorf - Schadowstr. 16 Tel. +492113239707

www.pletzsch.de

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DREAM TEAM Luxury shoemaker Walter Steiger has collaborated with Paris-based fashion label Maison Rabih Kayrouz for autumn/winter 2016/17. The result is Fedor, a distinguished pair of heels in black suede (€620) that have been handmade in Italy. With its cut-out shapes, this minimal, graphic style is characterised by Walter Steiger’s love for exciting proportions and clean lines.

Combining the elegance of Maison Rabih Kayrouz and the timelessness of Walter Steiger, these are shoes for those looking to add a sleek and sophisticated touch to their outfit. gc Walter Steiger, Grünstrasse 4-6, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 134104, walter-steiger.de

COTTON ON Legendary US denim brand Levi’s has taken up residence in Düsseldorf. In line with the brand’s heritage, the space is based around an industrial-cum-vintage design. Besides denim classics such as the 501, the store presents the latest Levi’s styles, from the updated 501 CT to Save up to 14.5% by shopping tax free, see page 81

seasonal pieces. The new store includes the Levi’s Tailor Shop, where customers can have their jeans customised; lengths can be altered, or the jeans can be personalised with a monogram, so you can truly make your jeans your own. gc Levi’s, Mittelstrasse 17, 40213 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 836 8143, levi.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 73

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LIGHT AS A FEATHER Victorinox’s recently launched Etherius luggage collection is based around a lightweight design that makes travelling easier. The collection consists of hardside cases made of strong, durable and ultra-light Bayer polycarbonate, ranging from a carry-on to a large travel case, available in Victorinox’s signature red or black. The cases are equipped with stable 50mm Hinomoto wheels so you’ll be able to glide smoothly through airport terminals and train stations without having to compromise on style. gc Victorinox, Königsallee 88, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 5447 3450, victorinox.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 74

STORY TIME Every season Scotch & Soda likes to present its own original take on the world and, for autumn/winter 2016/17, the Amsterdam-based fashion label made its debut at New York Fashion Week with a collection entitled Wondrous Wanderers. Taking inspiration from different ages and diverse places such as Tibet and Fløen, a small Norwegian village, it is divided into four ‘stories’ based on different characters: the Soulful Soul, the Rooted Roamers, the Uncrowned Queen and the Silent Fighter. Scotch & Soda takes elements from each of the different places where these tales are centred and reinvents them into something new: in one story a Scandinavian look is completed with neoprene and rubber details, while kimono prints, chinoiserie and sequin patterns mingle in another. The result is a collection characterised by an exuberant play of colour and texture, with patterns and embroideries aplenty. gc Scotch & Soda, Neustrasse 42, 40213 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 8632 9690, scotch-soda.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 72

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You can find these and other top brands in Karstadt stores in: Berlin: Kurfürstendamm, Schlossstrasse, Charlottenburg, Hermannplatz, Müllerstrasse / Düsseldorf: Schadowstrasse / Frankfurt: Zeil / Hamburg: Mönckebergstrasse / Hanover: Georgstrasse / Leipzig: Petersstrasse / Dresden: Prager Strasse / Cologne: Breite Strasse / Munich: Bahnhofplatz / Nuremberg: An der Lorenzkirche

Our branches in top central locations in most major German cities provide shoppers with a modern and comfortable environment which makes shopping an experience. Lots of customers are attracted by not only strong brands but also our outstanding advisory service and innovative events.

Enjoy your next shopping spree on a journey of discovery through our Karstadt stores.

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ashion is part of Düsseldorf’s DNA. In 1949, the city hosted the world’s first fashion fair for retailers, coordinated by trade show organiser Igedo, and has continued to showcase both cutting-edge home-grown talent and dynamic international designers.

Düsseldorf plays host to five major fashion fairs each year and is home to over 800 fashion showrooms and 3,000 fashion brands.

L’Oréal Germany and TK Maxx both have headquarters here and the city offers numerous flagship stores as well as the renowned luxury Königsallee fashion boulevard, which boasts leading international and German brands.

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Königsallee – referred to by locals as the Kö – is the major shopping street in Düsseldorf. Located at the heart of the city, it is a centre for fashion lovers and boasts almost every international design name you could think of, as well as plenty of local talent too. ‘The Kö is coveted as never before,’ says Thomas Rath, designer, entrepreneur and design ambassador for VDMD, the German association of fashion and textile designers.

‘Prestige, flair and charm – everything is just right. It is a fashion and lifestyle hub.’

Rath decided to enter the fashion industry at an early age, and worked as a designer for brands including Jil Sander and Mulberry before launching his own brand, Previous page: the Gallery Düsseldorf fashion fair, held at the Areal Böhler venue

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Opposite: Thomas Rath, designer and ambassador for VDMD

Above: two catwalk looks from Thomas Rath’s Semi-Couture autumn/ winter 2016/17 collection at Düsseldorf’s Platform Fashion show

Semi- Couture, in 2010. ‘My style is couture on a celestial level. Fashion means presenting one’s self with confidence and making a statement through one’s appearance,’ he says.

His intensely feminine autumn/winter 2016/17 collection conjures up elements of the Orient Express luxury train. ‘No black, no grey,’ the designer explains. ‘The nuances harmonise in a timelessly beautiful romance – fango [brown], dark blue and the loveliest wool, plus white in combination with winter coral, light beige and watered-down orange.’

Rath’s striking aesthetic is glamorous, timeless and elegant, and his classic pieces feature sophisticated modern elements and details. ‘We create collages of grand extravagant themes, with a generous helping of

emotion,’ he says. ‘We live for classics with a twist, and love the special finesse of fashion, the art of designing great cuts and working with best-quality materials.’

Rath’s office overlooks the river Rhine and the gardens of the Oberkassel district, and he uses the city throughout his designs – even taking inspiration from his morning run alongside the canal, which offers views of the shop windows along Königsallee.

‘We live in a wonderful and magical place and I feel very much attached to it,’ he says.

‘A charming mix of urbanity and Rhenish serenity, the city provides ideal opportunities for us as entrepreneurs.’

Designer Tina Miyake has also capitalised on the city’s dynamic culture. She started her

Above (both): Thomas Rath’s Semi-Couture autumn/winter 2016/17 collection on the catwalk at Düsseldorf’s Platform Fashion show

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eponymous label in 2004 and blends fashion knitwear with vintage kimonos. ‘My style is minimal, with strong colours and detailing’, she says. Miyake is inspired by Dries Van Noten and Ann Demeulemeester – members of the renowned Antwerp Six group of designers, who graduated from Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 1980 and 1981 and took the fashion world by storm. She says her work process is organic and fluid. ‘It’s like trial and error. I think every designer must invent their own style – I am very inspired by material and the way it flows. It’s like I’m a sculptor.’

Shape and structure are very important to Miyake – an interesting combination when working with soft wool and rigid silk. This season, her silk dresses with apron-like belts Above (both): Tina Miyake autumn/winter 2016/17

Each area of the city has its own unique qualities – chic, hip, artistic and diverse are real statement pieces, while her asymmetric merino dress is a transitional essential.

Another designer thriving in Düsseldorf’s fashion culture is Stella Achenbach, who interned with Marchesa in New York before launching Stella Achenbach Identity Goods, her own handbag and accessories label.

Achenbach favours clean silhouettes combined with elaborate details and is inspired by ‘nature, people, art and everyday life.’ She has also been heavily influenced by the work of designers Hussein Chalayan and the late Alexander McQueen, as showcased in her limited-edition Island Edition range which features leather etui ornamental cases in three different colours with exchangeable pockets. This style can also be seen in her new docking bag collection, which plays with the combination of man-made and machine-made techniques.

While Rath is poetic about Düsseldorf’s charm, Achenbach is pragmatic about its reputation as a fashion capital. ‘It is all about

the numbers. Advertising happens in Berlin, but the sales go down in Düsseldorf,’ she says. This business-like approach to the city’s reputation is evident in enterprises such as Fashion Net Düsseldorf, a citywide network of fashion industry experts, designers, exhibition operators, universities and retailers. The collective works to maintain the city’s status as a premier destination for exhibitors, buyers, customers, opinion leaders, creatives, investors and entrepreneurs alike.

Fashion Net Düsseldorf says that there is no single identifying style in Düsseldorf.

Each area of the city has its own unique

Above (from left): Joan satchel; Ah Mo Ne shopper, both Stella Achenbach Identity Goods autumn/winter 2016/17

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qualities, from the famously chic Königsallee to districts such as Altstadt, Carlsplatz and Flingern, which are hip and artistic, and boutiques ranging from Beyond Studios to K Fashion Clothing. Diversity is key to design and to the city, explains Radermacher, adding that heightened colour brings a particular energy to the scene. ‘Fashion here is creative, immersive and interactive,’ he says.

Rath agrees that Düsseldorf has style.

‘The people of Düsseldorf are utterly trendy, love brands and have a very good sense for quality and that certain something,’ he observes. ‘It’s here where fashion is shown, experienced and lived’ Above (from top): Louis Vuitton is one of the high-end names found on Düsseldorf’s prestigious Königsallee shopping street; the Gallery Düsseldorf fashion fair

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‘Düsseldorf is where fashion is shown, experienced and lived’ – design ambassador Thomas Rath

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Above: Gant Diamond G autumn/winter 2016/17

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Gant largely defned the preppy sportswear look and it continues to give new edge to this classic style. Creative director Matthew Wood talks to Sally McIlhone about the brand’s inspiring vision

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ant is a truly international brand, in terms of both its history and its reach. It was founded in 1949 in the US city of New Haven by Ukranian-born Berl Gantmacher, whose American-raised sons Marty and Elliott spurred it to success.

After 65 years in the fashion industry, Gant now has its head office in Sweden, a British creative director, Matthew Wood, and stores in 70 markets across the world, including four in Düsseldorf. Gant has refined its output into three key lines for men and women: Gant Diamond G, Gant Originals and Gant Rugger.

We caught up with Wood to discuss the latest collections, the brand’s legacy and his plans for the future.

Having trained on London’s Savile Row and held positions designing menswear

for brands from Hardy Amies and Nigel Hall to DKNY, Matthew Wood is extremely accomplished at creating clothing with flair. In March this year, Gant’s chief executive Patrik Nilsson announced that Wood had joined his newly appointed dream team, which would help Gant reach its goal of becoming ‘the world’s leading lifestyle brand by 2020’.

Gant has a clear aesthetic that has been built upon since its foundation. Its preppy all-American look began with the company’s first shirts and can be seen for autumn/winter 2016/17 in striped polo-neck jumpers combined with green leather bomber jackets for men, and in blazers and skirts cut just above the knee for women. ‘I am just building upon many of the ideas that the original Gant brothers started; thinking of modern consumers and what they

‘Being innovative is one of our core values and a part of who we are’ - Matthew Wood, Gant creative director

Above (from left): Gant Diamond G women’s coat; Gant Diamond G men’s leather jacket, both autumn/winter 2016/17

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Above: Gant Originals autumn/winter 2016/17

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need, then inspiring the team to create new, exciting products to delight them,’ says Wood.

He is quick to dismiss suggestions that it might be a big challenge to produce new collections and drive the company forward while also retaining Gant’s signature look. ‘We are lucky,’ he says. ‘Many brands don’t have a stylistic vision to inspire them but Gant does.’

The fact that this vision continues to provide inspiration more than six decades after its inception is testament to its power and appeal.

‘Gant is a brand with an incredible history and archive of ideas. There’s nothing which can’t be the source of inspiration,’ says Wood.

Gant’s Diamond G collection modernises key pieces from the Gant archives by making them work for both daytime and evening.

‘Gant Diamond G is all about desk-to-dinner

pieces, allowing the customer to live a hectic and modern lifestyle without having to stop and think about outfit changes during the day,’ says Wood. ‘It is very much about sophisticated on-duty and off-duty clothing and versatile tailoring. The collection blurs the boundaries between business-casual and leisure.’ By providing wardrobe solutions for today’s timepoor professionals, Gant keeps itself relevant in the crowded retail industry.

Gant has become synonymous with key pieces for seasonal wardrobes. For autumn/ winter 2016/17, the directional Gant Rugger line offers a timeless men’s leather jacket and its women’s collection presents a new take on the tuxedo. How does Gant continue to get it just right with such classic pieces?

‘It’s a continuous process,’ Wood

Gant’s functional yet sophisticated wardrobe essentials have genuine global appeal

Above (both): Gant Diamond G autumn/winter 2016/17

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Above: Gant Rugger autumn/winter 2016/17

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explains. ‘Being innovative is one of our core values and a part of who we are.’

Elliott Gant, Berl Gantmacher’s son, has described the label as ‘tastefully different’ and this still rings true. Wood notes that the company’s credo is ‘never stop learning’. ‘We continue being innovative and always strive to exceed our customers’ expectations while still staying true to our heritage,’ he says.

With its trio of winning lines, Gant has extended its appeal beyond a single customer group. Wood explains that the Gant Originals customer wears casual American sportswear: colourful classics and essentials interpreted in a modern way. ‘He or she is sporty,’ he says, ‘leads an active lifestyle and often does outdoor activities.’ The Gant Diamond G customer, he continues, is the sophisticated urbanite ‘who is all about subtle and effortless elegance. This customer is confident and stylish in their attire and he or she loves to

travel and experience the world.’ The Gant Rugger line’s core customers are ‘all about the progressive alternative within American sportswear. The style of the Rugger customer could be described as effortlessly cool, and he or she is always wearing the on-trend pieces with an edge.’

If you only buy one Gant item this season, Wood recommends the Gant Tech Prep shirts. They are, he says, ‘made out of fully breathable and durable fabric while still maintaining the soft Gant touch.’ This versatile product is one of many in the latest collection that are guaranteed to become bestsellers. It may even become an archive piece that will one day inspire Gant collections of the future – and there will certainly be many more to come. Gant’s functional yet sophisticated wardrobe essentials have genuinely global appeal and this is a label that people can’t help but love to wear

Above (from left): Gant Originals; Gant Rugger, both autumn/winter 2016/17

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Above: Gant Rugger autumn/winter 2016/17

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CAFÉ SOCIETY Düsseldorf has a wide range of cafés, the ideal places for rest, refreshment and people-watching. Katie Muxworthy picks some of the best

There is a thriving café culture in Düsseldorf’s lively, bustling centre. Coffee shops line the cobbled streets of the historic old town, and the city’s modern delis are equally alluring.

Coffee was introduced into Germany in the late 17th century, when coffeehouses began to become popular across Europe, and Germany has since become a nation of coffee lovers, well known for the tradition of kaffee und kuchen: a cup of coffee accompanied by cake. Kaffee und kuchen makes the perfect excuse to pause for afternoon refreshment, just like the locals.

Perhaps you’re a coffee connoisseur who can instantly taste the difference between the various classic roasts. Maybe you prefer a refreshing cup of exotic herbal tea, or are looking for a more substantial snack or lunch.

There is a café to suit you in Düsseldorf; so relax, enjoy, and watch the world go by. globalblue.com

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PHOTO: ANKÉ HUNSCHA

CAFÉ HÜFTGOLD Expect to spot the city’s hip crowd hanging out at Café Hüftgold. Freshly brewed coffee, home-baked cakes and a tranquil atmosphere make it no surprise that this café is popular among locals. Stop here for a bite to eat at lunch time and select from a range of sandwiches and ‘toasties’ on organic rye bread. Delicious German flammkuchen (savoury tarts) also feature on the menu. The open-plan dining area has an array of charmingly mismatched wooden tables and chairs.

The café’s tempting selection of flavoured teas includes green tea with rose petals, and hibiscus fruit tea with papaya, pineapple and mango. Café Hüftgold stays open until 10pm at the weekend.

Café Hüftgold, Ackerstrasse 113, 40233 Düsseldorf, cafehueftgold.de

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PAT I S S E R I E PA S S I ON

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The cakes and desserts at Patisserie Passion are as beautiful to look at as they are delicious to taste. Guests can watch the bakers hard at work in the open-plan kitchen as they relax in the café; all products here are made using the finest ingredients, including top-quality fruit purees and chocolate. There are delicious, healthy breakfasts on the menu, including a sharing platter for two, and wraps and quiches at lunchtime, but it’s the elegant patisserie, including petits fours, eclairs and French-style macaroons, that really takes centre stage. Enjoy your selection with a warming drink from the extensive choice of coffees, teas and hot chocolate. If you have a little extra time to spare, baking and chocolate-making courses are available in the patisserie.

Patisserie Passion, Kaiserstrasse 34A, 40479 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 1783 5563, patisseriepassion.de

DIE K AFFEE For some of the best coffee in Düsseldorf, be sure to check out Die Kaffee. Owner Olga Sabristova is an award-winning master barista who specialises in roasting and brewing. She serves over 20 different coffee varieties, in different strengths and with very different globalblue.com

flavours; after sampling the wide menu, you can buy a bag of coffee beans to take home with you. For connoisseurs, the unusual Liberica roast is on offer alongside the more widely available Arabica and Robusta varieties.

Die Kaffee, Schwerinstrasse 23, 40477 Dusseldorf, +49 (0)211 9771 1420, die-kaffee.de

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SUGARBIRD CUPCAKES

PHOTO: FOTOGRAFIE GIULIO COSCIA

Annette Leurs started her cupcake business in 2008 and her confections have certainly proved popular: she introduced the cupcake café to Düsseldorf, and there are now two branches of Sugarbird Cupcakes in the city, plus a third in the neighbouring town of Dormagen. Her recipes are less sweet and sugary than the usual American-style cupcake and draw on lighter ingredients such as fruit; varieties on offer change throughout the week and might include tiramisu, strawberry cheesecake or chocolate-caramel, with vegan options also available. The café’s pink and white décor is as sweet as the cakes on offer.

Sugarbird Cupcakes, Rethelstrasse 153, 40237 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 9807 7410, sugarbird-cupcakes.de

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STAY IN STYLE

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The world’s fnest hotels boast locations in the most desirable city districts, interiors that demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and amenities that range from Michelin-starred restaurants to luxury spas ofering state-of-the-art treatments. SHOP shares its pick of some of the very best

THE KENSINGTON The recently renovated Kensington hotel gives travellers a chance to experience elegant London living in a peaceful location close to some of the city’s finest cultural attractions, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park.

Occupying four attractive white stucco houses, the hotel has a total of 126 rooms and 24 suites.

Each room is individually decorated in a style globalblue.com

that seamlessly combines contemporary design elements with the building’s period features. As for food and drink, the hotel’s refined Town House restaurant offers modern English cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal local produce, while the K Bar is the ideal spot in which to savour a cocktail or late-night drink.

The Kensington, 109-113 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5LR, +44 (0)20 7589 6300, doylecollection.com

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HÔTEL PARTICULIER MONTMARTRE With only five guestrooms – or suites, in fact – and a secluded location in one of Paris’s best-known areas, Hôtel Particulier Montmartre is strictly for those in the know.

The graceful residence has a remarkable private garden, designed by the architect of the Jardin des Tuileries. Each suite boasts its own distinct style and atmosphere, from the contemporary

monochrome of Poems & Hats to the baroquecum-oriental fairy-tale style of Trees with Ears.

Escoffier competition winner Thibaut Spiwack oversees the restaurant, which makes use of produce from the hotel’s own vegetable plot, hens and beehives; honey and herbs from the garden also appear on the impressive cocktail menu in Le Très Particulier bar.

Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, 23 avenue Junot, 75018 Paris, +33 (0)1 5341 8140, hotel-particulier-montmartre.com

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ONLY YOU HOTEL ATOCHA Set in a beautiful 19th-century building within easy reach of Madrid’s main sights, including the Prado museum and the El Retiro park, Only You Hotel Atocha provides an immaculately designed base for those keen to make the most of their stay in the Spanish capital. Opened in spring 2016, the hotel has 206 soundproofed rooms decorated in an airy globalblue.com

contemporary style – think bare brick feature walls, pale wood furniture and a low-key colour scheme – and are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flatscreen TV and a rainfall shower.

Enjoy the view from the rooftop terrace over a cocktail or a meal, relax over a snack in the lobby lounge, or hit the gym with the in-house personal trainer.

Only You Hotel Atocha, Paseo de la Infanta Isabel 13, 28014 Madrid, +34 91 005 2746, onlyyouhotels.com

PHOTO: © SENATO HOTEL MILANO/ROBERT HOLDEN

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SENATO A palatial neoclassical family home in the heart of Milan has been converted into an ultra-chic 43-room hotel. Inspired by typically understated Milanese style, the hotel’s decor is based around a muted palette with wood, velvet, marble and brass. The rooms – scented with a delicate floral citrus blend created specially by perfumer Laura Tonatto – feature the work of many local artisans, from the solid

oak parquet floors and brass lighting to the handwoven Rivolta Carmignani linens. The daily breakfast offering is as local as the furnishings, with croissants from Valentina pasticceria and butter and cream from the Po Valley-based Latteria Soresina. Settle down in the Chesterfield room to watch classic films based in Milan, from Michelangelo Antonioni’s La Notte to the more recent I Am Love.

Senato, Via Senato 22, 20121 Milan, +39 02 781236, senatohotelmilano.it

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GUIDE Global Blue’s guide ensures you make the most of your trip to Düsseldorf with a look at the city’s must-visit destinations, from elegant womenswear boutiques to must-visit winter markets. Start with our highlights before delving deeper with expert guidance from our welltravelled team. For further helpful hints and detailed city guides, check out globalblue.com/dusseldorf.

PHOTO: FRANK FRIEDRICHS (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

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CIRE TRUDON Cire Trudon, known for its exquisite scented candles, has introduced another way to perfume your home. The chic La Promeneuse diffuser uses fragrant wax cameos, which are placed in a ceramic dish and heated from below with a tea light to release their delicious smell. A brass spoon, cleverly fitted into the ceramic dish, makes it easy to extract the cooled wax and change cameos as and when the mood strikes.

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RIMOWA Rimowa’s sleek, futuristic luggage is an obvious choice for savvy travellers and its latest innovation, the Electronic Tag, promises to make life even easier for the frequent flyer. Integrated into select Rimowa suitcase models, it uses digital technology to replace the traditional paper tag, making it possible to check in baggage via a smartphone. Its first airline partner is Lufthansa, but look out for the imminent expansion of the service to other global airlines.

Galeria Kaufhof, Königsallee 1-9, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 13910, rimowa.com

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Golfino SELECTED SHOPS IN KÖ Hackett GALERIE: Hestermann Aigner P.90 & Sohn Aigle Hut Couture Björn Borg Intersport Brecklinghaus Jacadi Brunello Jacques Britt Cucinelli Jerry’s Exklusiv Buckles & Belts Jil Sander Claudia Karl Lagerfeld Rüdinger Kartenavenue DM Kö Klinik Drogeriemarkt La Graf Douglas Lacoste Edward’s Lifestyle By BAHNSTRASSE Ekari Gunter Kleim Elsweiler & Lloyd Temme März Etienne Mensing Aigner Galerie Frankonia Muji Gant GRAF-ADOMytho L F-ST R A S S E Glenfield Accessoirs B E R LI N E

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SELECTED SHOPS IN SEVENS CENTER: Catherine Sauvage Christ Concept Shop Zoom by Mobimex Desigual Emporio Armani Eyecatcher Gran Caffè Leonardo

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Neue Apotheke Neyes Oliver Schmidt Hairdesign Rimowa Robbe & Berking Robert Ley Ryf Schöffel-LowaStore Selected Cigars Sonja Kreis Steiff Studioline Thomas Sabo Van Laack Violas Wellendorff

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HUGO BOSS In its latest Boss womenswear collection, Hugo Boss has looked to architectural details and adapted them to follow feminine form and lines. Dresses, trouser suits and knitwear are rendered in an earthy colour palette of green, brown and beige, combined with vibrant touches such as mustard yellow. The new Boss Bespoke bag combines felt wool and stripes for an elegant final touch to your outfit. This collection highlights the label’s expertise in creating luxury fashion and has been led by its artistic director Jason Wu. Hugo Boss, Heinrich-Heine-Allee 53, 40213 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 135 4127, hugoboss.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 72

SHOP DIARY

PHOTO: © DÜSSELDORF MARKETING & TOURISMUS GMBH/INGO LAMMERT

A ROUND–UP OF THIS SEASON’S MUST–DOS ANDREAS GURSKY EXHIBITION The eminent German photographer and artist Andreas Gursky lives and works in Düsseldorf; the Museum of Modern Art in New York describes his work as one of the most distinctive and challenging contributions to contemporary art. This exhibition at the Kunstsammlung NRW K20 gallery, which runs until 6 November, offers new and earlier works. kunstsammlung.de

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS A visit to Düsseldorf’s various winter markets, the perfect places to find gifts and souvenirs, makes it nigh on impossible not to embrace the festive spirit. Cheerfully decorated huts and enticing stalls offer seasonal food and drink alongside local crafts. duesseldorf-tourismus.de

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CARNIVAL If you’re lucky enough to be in town for the carnival in February, expect a lively party atmosphere. Events include a street carnival on Königsallee and the traditional barrel race. duesseldorf-tourismus.de

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SELECTED SHOPS IN SCHADOW ARKADEN: Anson’s Bree Cadenzza Calvin Klein Underwear Gant Geox H&M MA RIE NS Habitat TR A Konplott SS E Leistenschneider Peuterey Rituals René Lezard Roeckl Schlüter Schnitzler ● HABITAT Strenesse The Body Shop

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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO A new fragrance from Salvatore Ferragamo aims to capture the characteristic traits of the quintessential Italian man: charm, confidence and style. Uomo Salvatore Ferragamo features notes of black pepper, cardamom, bergamot, orange blossom, sandalwood, tonka bean and, unusually, the classic Italian dessert tiramisu. Presented in a chic, solid glass bottle, this woody, oriental eau de toilette is a suitably stylish addition to Salvatore Ferragamo’s core range of fragrances for men.

Salvatore Ferragamo, Königsallee 28, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 159 7650, ferragamo.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 74

FREY WILLE This season, Frey Wille takes inspiration from ancient Egypt. To celebrate its 65th anniversary, the brand has launched two new designs, Tutanchamun and Luxor, striking new additions to its best-selling 1990s Pharaoh-inspired collection. The Tutanchamun pieces are crafted in turquoise and royal blue, and are adorned with Egyptian motifs such as the scarab beetle and the lotus flower. The Luxor designs include feminine rosettes and lilies, and use bold red, a colour which featured in ancient Egyptian beauty rituals.

Frey Wille, Königsallee 92, 40212 Dusseldorf, +49 (0)211 8693 1300, freywille.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 74

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ZARA Spanish brand Zara is a year-round wardrobe staple for fashion lovers across the world thanks to its up-to-the-minute pieces for men and women, including an extensive line of accessories. This winter, look out for cool, off-duty silk bombers and loosefitting geometric-print shirt dresses.

Zara, Schadowstrasse 15, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 836 8226, zara.com

Explore Düsseldorf’s ultra-modern side with a guided walking tour of MedienHafen, the city’s revamped harbour district.

Visitors meet at the Rheinturm and tours are conducted in both German and English.

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SELECTED STORES IN DÜSSELDORF ARCADEN: Adler Jeans Fritz Apollo Optik Karo Bags And More Arrow Krass Optik Barutti Lerros Bijou Brigitte Madonna Bilk-Real Media Markt Bonita Mustang C&A New Yorker Casamoda Olymp Cecil Olymp & Hades Daniel Hechter Piolo Douglas Promod Ecco Reformhaus Bacher Engbers Reno Esprit S Oliver Forever 18 Sarar Fossil Sioux Gabor Street One Gamestop Tally Weijl Geox Tamaris Gerry Weber Tchibo Görtz The Body Shop Görtz Kompakt Tom Tailor Denim Guten Tag Apotheke Triumph H&M Ulla Popken Intersport Yves Rocher Jack & Jones Zero Jack Wolfskin

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BENETTON Benetton can always be relied upon to produce an eclectic collection. This winter’s range takes inspiration from a wide assortment of global locations, from the Berlin Wall to Japan, and has been divided into three categories. The Dress Up range offers stylish separates as well as partyready pieces including sunray pleated skirts and silk trapeze trousers for women and a dashing claret jacquard dinner jacket for men. Dress Down makes off-duty style effortless, featuring plenty of cosy knitwear and well-tailored coats and jackets. Dress To Move is a nod to the growing athleisure movement, so expect boxy statement jumpers and rubberised rucksacks among other sport-inspired styles.

United Colors of Benetton, Königsallee 66, 40212 Düsseldorf, +49 (0)211 8632420, benetton.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 74

DID YOU KNOW?

Düsseldorf has a rich association with the arts.

Poet Heinrich Heine was born in the city, and musicians Robert and Clara Schumann, sculptor Joseph Beuys and artist Paul Klee all worked here.

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DAY TRIP DESIGNER OUTLET ROERMOND With more than 150 boutiques offering top international brands at discounts of up to 70%, Designer Outlet Roermond is a must-visit for fashion lovers. In its beautiful setting near the centre of Roermond, the space also offers restaurants, cafés and a children’s play area.

OPENING TIMES Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm Saturday & Sunday: 9am-8pm

Designer Outlet Roermond, Stadsweide 2, 6041 TD Roermond, +31 (0)475 351777, designer-outlet-roermond.com, mcarthurglen.com

PERFECT DAY Designer Outlet Roermond

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10am The clothing collections at Daniel Hechter are ideal for those who enjoy an active lifestyle. The brand’s pieces are easy to mix and match, and are the epitome of sports-style chic.

12pm Stop for lunch at Asia Cocos where flavourful Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine is crafted using the freshest ingredients available.

HOW TO GET THERE...

By car From Düsseldorf, simply take the A52, cross the border into the Netherlands and follow the signs to Designer Outlet Roermond.

By train Designer Outlet Roermond is just 15 minutes’ walk from Roermond central station. When you leave the station, cross Stationsplein and follow the signs to Designer Outlet Roermond. For train times and ticket prices, please visit bahn.de

By Shuttle bus The shuttle bus departs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from the main railway station in Düsseldorf. Visit designer-outlet-roermond.com for the latest timetables.

The return journey costs €15.

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3pm Baldinini offers high quality and meticulous attention to detail in its range of shoes, leather goods and accessories.

5pm Pick up a pair of classic American jeans at True Religion. The US import specialises in well-fitting, highquality denim.

7pm Alongside its Swiss Army knife, Victorinox offers a range of cutlery, clothing and fragrances.

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РУССКИЙ ПЕРЕВОД 44: City Of Style

Стильный Город

Динамичный и креативный Дюссельдорф, считающийся одним из главных центров немецкой моды, предлагает крупнейшую коллекцию самых важных брендов, – рассказывает Эмма Джонсон Мода стала неотъемлемой частью жизни Дюссельдорфа. В 1949 году в городе прошла первая в мире ярмарка моды для ритейлеров, организованная компанией Igedo, и с тех пор здесь представляют свои смелые творения как местные таланты, так и международные дизайнеры. Ежегодно в Дюссельдорфе проводится пять крупных ярмарок моды, кроме того здесь расположено более 800 шоу-румов и 3000 представительств модных брендов. Компании L’Oréal Германия и TK Maxx разместили в городе свои штаб-квартиры, а многие ведущие бренды открыли здесь флагманские магазины. Например, знаменитая торговая улица Königsallee приютила бутики лидирующих международных и немецких марок. «Внешний вид имеет большое значение для дюссельдорфцев, а вся их одежда пронизана элегантностью», – говорит Александр Редермахер, креативный директор Igedo.

Königsallee или «Королевская аллея», кратко называемая местными Кё, является globalblue.com

главной шоппинг-улицей в Дюссельдорфе. Она расположена в самом центре города, притягивая поклонников стильной одежды богатейшим выбором всех мыслимых брендов, включая местные немецкие. «Кё – популярна как никогда, – говорит Томас Рат, дизайнер, предприниматель и амбассадор Ассоциации дизайнеров одежды и текстиля Германии (VDMD). – éрестиж, своеобразный стиль и шарм: все это ей свойственно. Это центр моды и лайфстайла». Рат решил связать свою жизнь с индустрией моды еще в раннем возрасте, и за свою карьеру успел поработать дизайнером в таких брендах, как Jil Sander и Mulberry, пока в 2010 году не открыл свою собственную компанию. «Мой стиль – это кутюр звездного уровня. Мода означает умение представить себя с уверенностью и сделать заявление посредством внешнего вида», – говорит он. Его необычайно женственная коллекция для сезона осень-зима 2016/17 навевает роскошные образы времен Восточного экспресса. «Никакого черного и серого, – поясняет дизайнер. – Все детали гармонично выдержаны в цветах непреходящей романтики – коричневом, темносинем, белом и комбинациях розового, светлобежевого и бледно-оранжевого». éоразительная эстетика Рата выглядит эффектно, актуально и элегантно, а его классические вещи включают множество современных элементов и деталей. «Мы создаем коллажи на самые экстравагантные темы, придавая им эмоциональные образы, – говорит он. – Мы живем ради классики с современным колоритом, любим изящество моды, искусство безупречного кроя и первоклассные материалы». Из офиса Рата прекрасный обзор на Рейн и парки района Oberkassel, одним словом – мечта дизайнера. Кроме того вдохновением для Рата служат утренние пробежки вдоль канала, во время которых можно рассмотреть магазинные витрины Königsallee. «Мы живем в чудесном месте, и я к нему очень привязан. Сочетая урбанистический ритм жизни и спокойствие Рейна, город открывает идеальные возможности для нас предпринимателей». Дизайнер Тина Мияке также вовсю

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пользуется преимуществами яркой культурной жизни города. Свой одноименный бренд она открыла в 2004 году, сочетая стильный трикотаж и винтажные кимоно. «Мой стиль – это минимализм с яркой палитрой и детализацией», – говорит она. Вдохновляют дизайнера работы Дрис ван Нотена и Анны Демельмейстер, членов Антверпенской шестерки, которые закончили Королевскую академию изящных искусств в 1980 и уже в 1981 году штурмом взяли мировую моду. éроцесс своего творчества дизайнер считает органичным и текучим. «Это как метод проб и ошибок. Мне кажется каждый дизайнер должен прийти к своему собственному стилю – меня необычайно вдохновляет ткань и то, как плавно она движется, словно во мне живет скульптор». Форма и структура особенно важны для Мияке, ведь она работает с мягкой шерстью и жестким шелком. В этом сезоне в ее коллекции особенно выделяются длинные шелковые платья с поясами в виде передников и асимметричные платья из шерсти мерино для межсезонья. Стелла Ахенбах – еще один дюссельдорфский дизайнер, проходивший практику в Marchesa в Нью-Йорке перед тем, как открыть свой бренд Stella Achenbach Identity Goods, выпускающий сумки и аксессуары. Ахенбах предпочитает чистые силуэты в сочетании с тщательными деталями, а источником своего вдохновения считает «природу, людей, искусство и ежедневную жизнь». На ее творчество сильное влияние оказали работы таких дизайнеров, как Хуссейн Чалаян и Александр Маккуин. Особенно заметно их влияние проявилось в лимитированной коллекции Island Edition, включающей кожаные футляры для булавок с орнаментами в трех цветовых вариантах. Такой стиль также можно заметить в ее новой коллекции сумок, созданной с использованием комбинации ручной работы и фабричных технологий. В то время как Рат совершенно очарован Дссельдорфом, Ахенбах довольно прагматично оценивает шансы города на звание столицы моды. «Все дело в цифрах. Реклама происходит в Берлине, но продажи – в Дюссельдорфе», – говорит она. Такой предпринимательский подход к поддержанию репутации города можно заметить в деятельности местного объединения Fashion Net Düsseldorf, в которое входят специалисты индустрии моды, дизайнеры,

организаторы выставок, университеты и бизнесмены. Согласно Fashion Net Düsseldorf, в Дюссельдорфе не существует единого стиля. Каждый район города по-своему уникален, от роскошной Königsallee и хипстерских кварталов Altstadt, Carlsplatz и Flingern до таких бутиков, как Beyond Studios to K Fashion Clothing. Многообразие – ключевой фактор в искусстве дизайна и важная черта Дюссельдорфа, считает Радермахер. «Все цвета усилены, чтобы внести яркость красок в жизнь, – говорит он. – Местная мода креативна, многонаправленна и интерактивна». Рат, напротив, считает, что у Дюссельдорфа определенно есть стиль. «Дюссельдорфцы – невероятные модники, ценят бренды и хорошее качество, – замечает он. – Именно здесь мода рождается, расцветает и живет».

52: Front Runner

Модный лидер

Креативный директор Мэттью Вуд рассказал Салли МакИлхоун о философии марки Gant, которая во многом сформировала классический спортивный образ в стиле преппи и продолжает развивать его И история, и современная жизни бренда Gant говорит о его истинной космополитичности. Он был основан в 1949 году в американском городе Нью-Хейвен эмигрантом из Украины Берлом Гантмахером, а его сыновья Марти и Эллиотт, выросшие в Америке, развивали начатое отцом семейное предприятие. Теперь же, 65 лет спустя, центральный офис Gant располагается в Швеции, креативным директором бренда стал британец Мэттью Вуд, а магазины работают на 70 рынках мира, четыре из них – в Дюссельдорфе.

Gant разрабатывает три ключевые линии для мужчин и женщин: Gant Diamond G, Gant Originals и Gant Rugger. Мы встретились с Мэттью Вудом, чтобы обсудить новые коллекции, большое наследие бренда и планы на будущее. Мэттью Вуд учился в лондонских ателье на Савил-Роу и совершенствовал свой особый стиль в работе над мужскими коллекциями для уважаемых брендов, от Hardy Amies и Nigel Hall до DKNY. В марте этого года исполнительный

директор Gant Патрик Нильсон объявил, что Вуд присоединяется к новой команде мечты, которая поведет Gant к цели стать «крупнейшим в мире лайфстайл-брендом к 2020 году». С момента своего основания Gant выстраивает и совершенствует свою чистую эстетику. Первые же рубашки этого бренда положили начало истинно американскому образу в стиле преппи, который по-прежнему прослеживается и в коллекции осень-зима 2016/17. В мужской серии это проявилось в полосатых толстовках с воротом «поло» и зеленых кожаных куртках-бомберах, а в женской – в блейзерах и юбках длиной чуть выше колена. «Я часто обращаюсь к тем идеям, которые изначально заложили братья Ганты. Я размышляю о современных покупателях и их потребностях, а затем побуждаю команду создавать новые интересные вещи, которые доставят удовольствие клиентам», – делится Вуд. Он без раздумий отвергает предположение, что строить новые коллекции, двигать компанию вперед и при этом сохранять узнаваемый образ Gant – это сложно: «Нам повезло, – считает он. – У многих брендов нет такого мощного источника вдохновения, а у Gant – есть». Этот источник уже более шести десятилетий не иссякает, что ясно подтверждает силу и привлекательность стиля Gant для покупателей: «У этого бренда невероятная история и огромный архив идей. И что угодно может стать импульсом к развитию», – делится Вуд. В коллекции Diamond G бренд осовременивает ключевые вещи из архивов Gant таким образом, что их можно носить и днем, и вечером. «Задача Gant Diamond G – обеспечить комплекты, в которых можно работать в течение дня, а потом отправиться на ужин. Они позволяют покупателю вести активный и современный образ жизни без пауз и необходимости переодеваться.

– объясняет Вуд. – Для этого нужно исследовать современную одежду для работы и досуга и вырабатывать универсальный стиль. Эта коллекция стирает границы между повседневным деловым гардеробом и одеждой для отдыха». Gant обеспечивает готовые решения для современных профессионалов, у которых никогда не хватает времени, – и тем самым поддерживает свою востребованность в конкурентной модной среде. В ассортименте бренда всегда есть ключевые globalblue.com

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вещи для сезонного гардероба. Например, к сезону осень-зима 2016/17 в линии Gant Rugger появились классические кожаные куртки для мужчин, а женская коллекция предлагает по-новому взглянуть на смокинг. Каким образом марке Gant удается постоянно находить правильные ответы, работая с классическими вещами? «Это постоянный процесс, – объясняет Вуд. – Быть впереди – это одна из наших базовых ценностей и часть нашей идентичности». Эллиот Гант, сын Берла Гантмахера, считал бренд «особенным в собственном стиле», и это по-прежнему так. Как отмечает Вуд, кредо компании – «никогда не прекращать учиться»: «Мы продолжаем внедрять новшества и всегда стремимся превзойти ожидания наших клиентов, но в то же время храним верность нашему большому наследию». Три успешные линии помогают Gant расширять сферу своего влияния на новые группы покупателей. Как говорит Мэттью Вуд, клиенты Gant Originals носят повседневную спортивную одежду в американском духе: яркие классические и базовые вещи, поданные в современном ключе. «Он или она – спортивный человек, который ведет активный образ жизни и часто занимается на свежем воздухе», – так Вуд характеризует ценителя этой линии. Покупатель Gant Diamond G, по мнению дизайнера, – это горожанин с тонким вкусом: «Этот человек ценит умную и непринужденную элегантность, уверен в своем стиле, любит путешествовать и открывать мир». Линии Gant Rugger – это «прогрессивная альтернатива в американской спортивной одежде»: «Стиль покупателя Rugger можно описать как непринужденно актуальный, и его ценители всегда носят трендовые и модные вещи».

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Если выбирать только одну, главную вещь Gant в этом сезоне, то Вуд рекомендует рубашки Gant Tech Prep. По его словам, они «сделаны из дышащей и прочной ткани, но при этом сохраняют мягкость, характерную для Gant». Вместе с многими другими вещами из новой коллекции, эта рубашка непременно станет бестселлером. Возможно, она даже войдет в архив великих вещей Gant и однажды вдохновит какуюнибудь будущую коллекцию марки. И таких, конечно, будет еще много. Функциональный, но в то же время утонченный базовый гардероб Gant притягателен для покупателей всего мира: вещи этого бренда просто невозможно не полюбить.

美文翻译 44: City Of Style 时尚之都 生机勃勃、充满创意的杜塞尔多夫是时尚重镇，汇集了众多不容 错过的品牌，Emma Johnson带您领略 时尚已经成为组成杜塞尔多夫的DNA之一。1949年，在会展服 务公司Igedo的协调组织下，这座城市举办了世界上第一届零售 商时装展。从那以后，杜塞尔多夫源源不断地吸引了当地优秀设 计人才和活跃于国际舞台的设计师。杜塞尔多夫每年举办五场大 型的时装展，拥有800多间时装展厅，云集3000多家时尚品牌。 德国欧莱雅和TK Maxx都在这座城市设立了总部，城中各大品 牌的旗舰店鳞次栉比，更有一条享誉全球的国王大道

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（Königsallee）：在这条奢华的时尚购物街上，随处可见各大国 际名牌和德国本土品牌。 “个人仪表在杜塞尔多夫很重要。这里的 时尚散发出优雅的气息， ”Igedo的时尚总监Alexander

Radermacher表示。 被当地人昵称为Kö的国王大道是杜塞尔多夫最重要的购

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物街，它位于城市心脏地带，是时尚爱好者的必由之地；您能想到 的几乎所有国际大牌在此应有尽有，此外亦不乏各类本土设计师 品牌。 “人们对国王大道充满无限向往， ”设计师、企业家、德国时 装和纺织设计师协会（VDMD）设计大使 Thomas Rath说 道。 “名声、才华、魅力——一切都恰到好处。这里是时尚和生活 方式轴心。”

Rath年轻时便决定进入时装界磨炼，曾在 Jil Sander和 Mulberry等品牌担任设计师，并于2010年发布了自己的品牌 Semi-Couture。 “我的风格是天马行空的高级定制。时尚意味 着自信展现真我，通过自己的外表彰显风采， ”他说道。他推出的

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2016/17秋冬季系列令人不禁联想起豪华的东方快车之元素。 “ 向黑色和灰色说不， ”这位设计师解释道。 “各种微妙的细节在永 恒的浪漫魅力中达到和谐——矿土棕、墨蓝、最可爱的羊毛色， 另有白色、冬珊瑚色、裸色和淡橘色。”

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Rath创作风格经典而优雅，魅力四射，他的代表作品运用 了纷繁复杂的现代元素和细节。 “我们的创作主题宏大而多样，我 们倾注了深厚的情感在其中， ”他表示。 “我们热爱经典与时尚的 精髓；我们追求独具巧思和别出心裁；我们热衷出色的剪裁和最 上乘的材料。”从 Rath的办公室可以俯瞰莱茵河和欧伯卡塞尔区 （Oberkassel）的花园，他的设计中随处可见这座城市的印记。

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他甚至从沿着运河的晨跑中获取灵感，边跑步边欣赏国王大道 琳琅满目的橱窗。 “我们生活在一个美妙神奇的地方，我非常有 归属感。在这座城市，繁华的都市风情和静谧的莱茵河相映成 趣，魅力无限，给我们这些企业家提供了绝佳的机遇。” 设计师 Tina Miyake也在这种充满活力的都市文化中如鱼 得水。她在2004年创建了同名品牌，把时尚针织衫和传统和服 混搭在一起。 “我主打极简主义风格，注重细节和色彩的渲染， ” 她介绍道。Miyake深受Dries Van Noten和Ann

Demeulemeester的影响，这两人是著名的“安特卫普六君子” 的成员，分别于1980年和1981年毕业于安特卫普皇家艺术学

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院，曾经轰动整个时尚界。Miyake表示，自己的创作是个自然而 然、不断推进的过程。 “这就像一个试错的过程。每位设计师都 应该树立自己的独特风格——面料本身和其灵动性令我深受启 发。我感觉自己就像一名雕塑家一样。”对Miyake来说，外形和 结构至关重要，因此用柔软的羊毛和柔韧的蚕丝一起创作格外 有趣。这个季度，她设计的丝绸长裙和围裙一般的腰带着实吸引 眼球，而不对称的美利奴羊毛裙则是换季必备单品。 另一位在杜塞尔多夫时尚文化中茁壮成长的设计师是

Stella Achenbach。她曾在纽约的Marchesa公司实习，后来发 布了自己的手袋和配饰品牌Stella Achenbach Identity

Goods。Achenbach青睐简单清爽的线条和复杂精致的细节， 从“自然、人类、艺术和日常生活中”获取设计灵感。她深受

Hussein Chalayan和已故 Alexander McQueen等设计师作品 的影响，从她推出的限量版Island Edition系列中可见一斑，三 款颜色不同的皮质装饰盒都配有可替换的口袋。在其最新发布的

Docking Bag系列中也可以看到这种设计风格，这个系列还结合 了手工制作和机器制造工艺。 与Rath富有诗意的评价不同，Achenbach从更加务实的角

Gant旗下设有三大男女装品牌：Gant Diamond

度看待杜塞尔多夫这座时尚之都。 “数字说明了一切。虽然广告 是在柏林投放，但实际的销售发生在杜塞尔多夫， ”她说道。这种

G、Gant Originals和Gant Rugger。我们有幸采访到Wood先

商业化的模式在“杜塞尔多夫时尚网” （Fashion Net

生，与他探讨最新的系列作品、品牌的历史和他对未来的规

Düsseldorf）这类企业组织十分常见。这家组织吸引了整个城

划。Matthew Wood曾在伦敦的萨维尔街（Savile Row）接受

市的时尚界专家、设计师、会展公司、大学和零售商，集各方之力

培训，并先后为Hardy Amies、Nigel Hall和DKNY等品牌设

让杜塞尔多夫成为参展商、采购商、顾客、意见领袖、创意人士、

计男装，他在服装设计方面才华横溢。今年三月，Gant首席执行

投资者和企业家的首选。

官Patrik Nilsson宣布Wood加入他新组建的梦之队，旨在2020

“杜塞尔多夫时尚网”表示，杜塞尔多夫的风格没有一个定

年之前将Gant打造成为“世界顶尖生活方式品牌”。

Gant一直秉承创立之初的审美理念。品牌标志性的美式学

论。无论是以时尚而闻名的国王大道，还是充满前卫艺术气息的

Altstadt、Carlsplatz和Flingern，亦或是Beyond Studios、K

院风始于其第一款衬衫，并一以贯之，延续到了2016/17秋冬季

Fashion Clothing等精品店，这座城市的每一个角落都有着独

时装系列：男装以条纹Polo领套头衫搭配绿色皮质短夹克，女装

特的风格。Radermacher表示，多元性是设计的关键，也是整座

则推出轻便外套和及膝短裙。 “我只是在Gant兄弟创建品牌最初

城市的精髓。 “斑斓的色彩为整座城市的氛围增添无限活力， ”他

的理念基础上进行创作，我会思考现代顾客的需求，鼓励团队创

说。 “这里的时尚业富有创意，注重互动，令人陶醉。”

作出激动人心的新作品来取悦他们， ”Wood 表示。

Rath认同杜塞尔多夫的非凡气质。 “杜塞尔多夫的居民都

他能够迅速解决创作新作品时面临的巨大挑战，在促进

非常时髦，有自己喜欢的品牌，追求高品质，这一点非常重要， ”他

“我们很幸运， ”他 公司发展的同时，保留Gant的标志性风格。

感慨道。 “人们在这里彰显时尚、领略时尚、活出时尚。”

说道。 “许多品牌无处寻找设计理念，但Gant却不一样。”自创 立六十多年来，品牌的理念一直带来源源不断的创作灵感，这也

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有力地证明了该理念的影响力和吸引力之大。 “Gant拥有悠久的

一马当先

历史和丰富的内涵，目之所及都能给我们带来灵感， ”Wood如是 说道。

作为引领学院风运动装品牌，Gant源源不断地为这个经典的风

Diamond G系列为Gant的经典款式赋予现代风格，白天

格注入新的生命力。创意总监Matthew Wood向Sally

和夜晚都适合穿着。 “Gant Diamond G系列是商务休闲两用服

McIlhone讲述品牌的美好愿景

装。人们大可享受忙碌的现代生活，无需停下脚步，为不同场合

就Gant的悠久历史和广泛影响力而言，它都是一家不折不扣的

完美融合在一起，展现了适合各种场合的多用剪裁，模糊了商务

“这个系列将职业装和休闲装 更换着装而烦恼， ”Wood介绍道。 国际品牌。1949年，乌克兰出生的Berl Gantmacher在美国的

便装和休闲装的界限。”Gant为争分夺秒的当代职场人士解决

纽黑文（New Haven）市创立了Gant品牌，后由其在美国长大

着装问题，借此在竞争激烈的服装零售业进一步确立了不败之

的儿子Marty和Elliott将品牌发扬光大。Gant见证了65年的时

地。

尚风云，如今在瑞典设立了总部，由英国设计师Matthew Wood

每个季度，Gant总会推出令人眼前一亮的明星单品。具有

担任品牌创意总监，并在全球70个市场开设了专卖店，其中就包

风向标意义的Gant Rugger在2016/17秋冬季推出了经典男士

括四家位于杜塞尔多夫的精品店。

皮夹克，并重新设计了女士无尾礼服。那么Gant是如何不断创

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‫نفوق توقّعات الزبائن مع المحافظة على إرثنا‪".‬‬ ‫بفضل خطوطها الثلثة الناجحة‪َ ،‬ح ِظيت ‪ Gant‬باهتمام أكثر‬ ‫من فئة معيّنة من الزبائن‪ .‬على ح ّد قول ‪ ،Wood‬يرتدي زبون ‪Gant‬‬ ‫‪ Originals‬ملبس رياضيّة أميركيّة عمليّة؛ أي قطعاً كلسيكيّة مل ّونة‬ ‫"يحب هذا الزبون‬ ‫مصممة بطريقة عصريّة‪ .‬يضيف‪:‬‬ ‫وأخرى رئيسيّة ّ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الرياضة ويتمتّع بأسلوب حياة حيوي وغالباً ما يقوم بنشاطات خارجيّة‪.‬‬ ‫أ ّما زبون ‪ ،Gant Diamond G‬ف َحضري متكلّف‪ ،‬يهوى الناقة العفويّة‪.‬‬ ‫يحب السفر واستكشاف العالم‪ .‬بالنسبة‬ ‫إنّه واثق بنفسه و ُملفت للنظار‪ّ ،‬‬ ‫إلى زبون ‪ ،Gant Rugger‬فيحبّذ الملبس الرياضيّة الميركيّة المتط ّورة‬ ‫البديلة‪ .‬يمكن وصف أسلوب هذا الزبون بالمميّز بالفطرة‪ ،‬حيث تجده‬ ‫دوماً بملبس مجارية للموضة مع نفح ٍة من البتكار‪".‬‬ ‫إن كنت ستختار قطعة واحدة ليس إل من ‪ Gant‬هذا الموسم‪،‬‬ ‫ينصحك ‪ Wood‬بقمصان ‪ .Gant Tech Prep‬إنّها على ح ّد تعبيره‬ ‫"مصنوعة من نسي ٍج متين يسمح بمرور الهواء‪ ،‬مع المحافظة على لمسة‬ ‫‪ Gant‬الناعمة‪ ".‬وما هذا التصميم إل واحد من التصاميم الكثيرة في‬ ‫المجموعة الخيرة التي ستحقّق مبيعات مذهلة من دون أدنى ّ‬ ‫شك‪ .‬ومن‬ ‫الممكن أن تصبح قطعة من الرشيف وت ُلهِم يوما ً ما مجموعات ‪Gant‬‬ ‫المستقبليّة‪ ،‬وستتبعها تصاميم أخرى بالطبع‪ .‬تتمتّع قطع الملبس المتكلّفة‬ ‫جذب عالمي وهي علمة ل يقوى الناس‬ ‫لكن الساسيّة من ‪ Gant‬بعنصر ٍ‬ ‫إل على حبّها وارتدائها‪.‬‬ ‫‪When You Shop The World,‬‬ ‫‪Shop Tax Free :81‬‬

‫عندما تتس ّوق حول العالم‪ ،‬تس ّوق من دون دفع الضريبة‬ ‫تقدّم لك غلوبل بلو ‪ Global Blue‬خدمة التس ّوق من دون دفع الضريبة‬ ‫‪ Tax Free‬لتدّخر المال لدى تس ّوقك في أكثر من ‪ 300,000‬متجر في‬ ‫أبرز مناطق التس ّوق حول العالم‪.‬‬ ‫فل َم ل تنض ّم إلى الـ ‪ 26‬مليون مسافر الذين يتس ّوقون من دون دفع‬ ‫كل سنة؟ ما عليك إل أن‬ ‫الضريبة من خلل غلوبل بلو ‪ّ Global Blue‬‬ ‫تبحث عن النجمة الزرقاء أو تسأل عن غلوبل بلو ‪Global Blue‬‬ ‫وتتبع خطواتنا السهلة‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .1‬تس ّوق‬ ‫الخاص بغلوبل‬ ‫أينما تس ّوقت‪ ،‬أطلب الحصول على طلب استرداد الضريبة ّ‬ ‫بلو ‪ Global Blue‬وتذكّر أن تحتفظ باليصالت‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .2‬أطلب‬ ‫في طريق العودة إلى وطنك‪ ،‬أقصد مكتب الجمارك عند نقطة المغادرة‬ ‫لتتم المصادقة على إيصالتك قبل قبض السترداد من أحد مكاتب السترداد‬ ‫الخاصة بنا‪.‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫للت ّصال‪:‬‬

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‫‪111 111 232 +421‬‬ ‫أنفق ح ّدا ً أدنى قدره ‪ €25‬وادّخر حتّى ‪ 14.5%‬من ثمن مشترياتك‪ .‬يشمل‬ ‫مبلغ السترداد النهائي الذي ستحصل عليه مجموع الضريبة على القيمة‬ ‫المضافة ناقص رسم إداري‪ .‬في بعض المطارات‪ ،‬يُفرض رسم خدمة نقدي‬ ‫على كل طلب استرداد ضريبة في حال رغبت بالحصول على استرداد فوري‬ ‫نقدي‪.‬‬

‫‪造出这些惊世之作的？“这是一个坚持不懈的过程，‬‬ ‫‪”Wood解释‬‬ ‫。‪道‬‬ ‫”。‪“创新是我们的核心价值，是我们灵魂的一部分‬‬

‫‪Berl Gantmacher之子Elliott Gant曾用“品位出众”来形‬‬ ‫‪容这个品牌，现在看来他的话依然适用。Wood特别指出，品牌‬‬ ‫‪的准则是“永远不要停止学习”。他表示：‬‬ ‫‪“我们将不断创新，为‬‬ ‫”。‪顾客带来惊喜的同时，忠于我们的品牌传统‬‬ ‫‪凭借着大获成功的三条生产线，Gant将其影响力扩大到了‬‬ ‫‪更广泛的顾客群体。Wood介绍说，Gant Originals的顾客经常‬‬ ‫‪选择美式休闲运动装：色彩鲜艳而颇具现代风格的经典款式和‬‬ ‫。‪实用款式‬‬ ‫‪“这些人非常热爱运动，‬‬ ‫‪”他说道，‬‬ ‫‪“他们的生活丰富多‬‬ ‫‪彩，经常参加户外活动。”Gant Diamond G的顾客属于成熟老‬‬ ‫‪练的都市人，‬‬ ‫‪“他们追求低调而优雅的魅力，个人装扮中流露出自‬‬ ‫‪信和时尚，热爱旅行和体验世界。”而Gant Rugger的核心顾‬‬ ‫‪客“青睐改良过的美式运动装。Rugger的顾客拥有与生俱来的‬‬ ‫”。‪时尚气质，总是会选择大胆前卫的时装‬‬ ‫‪如果这个季度只购买一件Gant服装的话，Wood推荐Gant‬‬ ‫‪高科技学院派衬衫（Gant Tech Prep）。这些衬衫“采用透气耐‬‬ ‫‪磨的面料，保持了Gant的轻柔触感。”这款功能多样的作品无疑‬‬ ‫”‪将和其他最新款式成为畅销明星款，甚至进入“名品堂‬‬ ‫‪，成为‬‬

‫‪Gant未来作品的灵感来源——更多作品必将接踵而至。这些实‬‬ ‫‪用且设计精良的必备款式在世界舞台上散发出夺目的光芒，让人‬‬ ‫。‪们爱不释手‬‬

‫‪81: When You Shop The World,‬‬ ‫‪Shop Tax Free‬‬ ‫‪畅购全球，尊享退税‬‬ ‫‪当您在全球顶级购物区中的30多万家商店消费时，环球蓝联‬‬ ‫‪(Global Blue)购物退税服务( Tax Free Shopping )为您节约购‬‬ ‫。‪物开销‬‬ ‫‪每年有两千六百多万名游客通过环球蓝联(Global Blue)获得购‬‬ ‫‪物退税，您怎能错过？您要做的只是寻找蓝星标志或者问询商家‬‬ ‫‪是否提供环球蓝联(Global Blue)服务，然后遵循我们简单的退‬‬ ‫‪税过程：‬‬

‫‪1. 消费购物‬‬ ‫‪无论您在哪里消费，请索要环球蓝联退税表格(Global Blue‬‬

‫。‪Tax Free Form)，并记得保存小票‬‬ ‫‪2. 申请退税‬‬ ‫‪当您准备回家时，您需要先去出发城市的海关柜台请他们在‬‬ ‫‪您的退税表格上盖章，然后再到环球蓝联的退税点领取您的退‬‬ ‫。‪税款‬‬ ‫‪联系方式：‬‬

‫‪taxfree@globalblue.com‬‬ ‫‪+421 232 111 111‬‬ ‫‪最低消费€25即可节省高达购买价格14.5%的税。请注意：最终‬‬ ‫‪退款将包含增值税总额，但是要扣除管理手续费。部分机场还将‬‬ ‫‪以退税申请表为单位收取现金退税手续费‬‬

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‫‪ Achenbach‬بواقعيّة عن سمعتها كعاصمة للزياء‪ .‬فتقول‪" :‬إنّها‬ ‫مسألة أعداد‪ .‬يجري الترويج العلني في برلين وتتقلّص المبيعات في‬ ‫دوسلدورف‪".‬تتوضّ ح هذه المقاربة الشبه محترفة إلى ُسمعة المدينة‬ ‫لدى شركات على سبيل ‪ Fashion Net Düsseldorf‬وهي شبكة‬ ‫كل المدينة وتشمل خبراء في مجال الزياء ومص ّممين ومنظّمي‬ ‫تغطّي ّ‬ ‫معارض وجامعات وت ّجار‪ .‬تعمل هذه الشبكة على إبقاء المدينة ُوجه ًة‬ ‫أساسيّة لصحاب المعارض والمشترين والزبائن وقادة الرأي والمبدعين‬ ‫والمستثمرين ور ّواد العمال‪.‬‬ ‫أسلوب معيّن‬ ‫بحسب ‪ ،Fashion Net Düsseldorf‬ما من‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫لكل منطقة في المدينة مزاياها الفريدة‪ ،‬من شارع‬ ‫في دوسلدورف‪ّ .‬‬ ‫‪ Königsallee‬الفاخر الشهير إلى مناطق مثل ‪ Altstadt‬و‪Carlsplatz‬‬ ‫و‪ Flingern‬المجارية للموضة ومحلت مختلفة من ‪Beyond Studios‬‬ ‫إلى ‪ .K Fashion Clothing‬التن ّوع عنص ٌر أساسي للتصميم والمدينة‬ ‫على ح ّد سواء‪ ،‬على ح ّد قول ‪ .Radermacher‬يضيف‪" :‬تُق ّوى اللوان‬ ‫لتعطي ك ّماً هائلً من الطاقة‪ .‬الزياء هنا مبتكرة وجاذبة وتفاعليّة‪".‬‬ ‫أسلوب مميّز‪" .‬يتتبّع سكّان‬ ‫يوافق ‪ Rath‬على أ ّن لدوسلدورف‬ ‫ٌ‬ ‫دوسلدورف الموضة إلى ح ّد كبير ويحبّون العلمات التجاريّة ويقدّرون‬ ‫الجودة العالية والتميّز‪ .‬فهنا في هذه المدينة‪ ،‬تُع َرض الموضة وتُختَبر‬ ‫وتُعاش‪".‬‬ ‫‪52: Front Runner‬‬

‫في الصدارة‬

‫لعبت ‪ Gant‬دورا ً بارزا ً في ترويج الملبس الرياضيّة الفاخرة وما‬ ‫زالت تُع ّزز هذا السلوب الكلسيكي بأبعا ٍد جديدة‪ .‬المدير البتكاري‬ ‫‪ Matthew Wood‬يُطلِع ‪ Sally McIlhone‬عن رؤية العلمة ال ُملهمة‬ ‫تأسست في‬ ‫‪ Gant‬علمة عالميّة بامتياز‪ ،‬من حيث التاريخ والنتشار‪ّ .‬‬ ‫مدينة ‪ New Haven‬الميركيّة سنة ‪ 1949‬على يد الوكراني ‪Berl‬‬ ‫‪ ،Gantmacher‬ودفعها إبناه الميركيّان ‪ Marty‬و‪ Elliott‬إلى المام‬ ‫محقّقين النجاح‪ .‬اليوم وبعد ‪ 65‬سنة في مجال الزياء‪ ،‬تتمتّع ‪Gant‬‬ ‫بمق ّر رئيسي في السويد ومدي ٍر ابتكاري بريطاني ‪Matthew Wood‬‬ ‫ومتاجر في سبعين سوقاً حول العالم‪ ،‬بما فيها أربعة في دوسلدورف‪.‬‬ ‫نظّمت ‪ Gant‬ابتكاراتها في ثلثة خطوط أساسيّة للرجال والنساء‬ ‫وهي ‪ Gant Diamond G‬و‪ Gant Originals‬و‪.Gant Rugger‬‬ ‫التقينا ‪ Wood‬للتكلّم معه عن أحدث المجموعات وإرث العلمة‬ ‫ومشاريعه المستقبليّة‪ .‬كونه تد ّرب في شارع ‪ Savile Row‬في لندن‬ ‫وتولّى مناصب تصميم ملبس رجاليّة لدى علمات ‪Hardy Amies‬‬ ‫و‪ Nigel Hall‬و‪ ،DKNY‬يمكن القول إ ّن ‪ Wood‬بارع في ابتكار‬ ‫ملبس أنيقة مميّزة‪ .‬في شهر آذار‪/‬مارس‪ ،‬أعلن ‪ ،Patrik Nilsson‬المدير‬ ‫التنفيذي للعلمة‪ ،‬انضمام ‪ Wood‬إلى فريقه الجديد الذي سيساعد‬ ‫‪ Gant‬على تحقيق هدفها بأن تصبح "أبرز علمة منسجمة مع أسلوب‬ ‫الحياة في العالم بحلول العام ‪."2020‬‬ ‫بأسلوب واض ٍح عملت على بنائه منذ تأسيسها‪.‬‬ ‫تتمتّع ‪Gant‬‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫أطلقت هذا النمط الفاخر الميركي بحت مع ابتكار أولى قمصانٍ لها‬ ‫ويتمثّل في خريف‪/‬شتاء ‪ 2016-2017‬في كنزات طويلة عالية الياقات‬ ‫نسقة مع سترات منتفخة من الجلد الخضر للرجال وستر ٍ‬ ‫ات‬ ‫ومقلّمة ُم ّ‬ ‫رسميّة وتنانير حتّى الركبة للنساء‪ .‬يقول ‪" :Wood‬كل ّما أفعله أنّني أبني‬ ‫على أساس الفكار التي أطلقها الخوان ‪Gant‬؛ آخذ بعين العتبار رغبات‬ ‫الزبائن المعاصرين ث ّم أُلهم فريق العمل لبتكار قطعٍ جديدة مثيرة‬

‫للهتمام تحظى بإعجابهم‪".‬‬ ‫يستبعد تماماً احتمال مواجهة صعوبة في ابتكار مجموعات‬ ‫جديدة ودفع العلمة إلى المام وفي الوقت عينه المحافظة على أسلوب‬ ‫‪ Gant‬الفريد من نوعه‪ .‬يقول في هذا الصدد‪" :‬نحن محظوظون‪ .‬فعلى‬ ‫عكس ‪ ،Gant‬كثيرة هي العلمات التي ل تتمتّع برؤية ذ ّواقة تستوحي‬ ‫منها السلوب‪ ".‬بمج ّرد مواصلة هذه الرؤية على اللهام بعد ستّة عقود‬ ‫على ولدتها‪ ،‬تتّضح ق ّوتها وتألّقها‪ .‬يضيف ‪ Wood: "Gant‬علمة تجاريّة‬ ‫فكل شيء قادر على أن يكون‬ ‫غني‪ّ .‬‬ ‫ذات تاري ٍخ باهر وأرشيف أفكا ٍر ّ‬ ‫مصدر إلهام‪".‬‬ ‫تُ َحدّث مجموعة ‪ Diamond G Gant‬قطعاً أساسيّة من أرشيف‬ ‫‪ Gant‬من خلل تكييفها لتناسب اللّيل والنهار‪ .‬يقول ‪" :Wood‬تتمحور‬ ‫مجموعة ‪ Diamond G Gant‬حول الملبس التي يرتديها الزبون من‬ ‫الصباح للعمل حتّى المساء للعشاء‪ ،‬ما يتيح له الراحة وأسلوب الحياة‬ ‫العصري من دون الحاجة إلى القلق بشأن تبديل الملبس خلل النهار‪.‬‬ ‫لكل الوقات والمناسبات‪ .‬تمحو هذه‬ ‫إنّها ملبس فائقة البتكار مناسبة ّ‬ ‫المجموعة الحدود بين الملبس الرسميّة العمليّة والملبس المريحة"‪.‬‬ ‫تشكل حلولً مناسبة للمهنيّين الكثيري النشغال‪،‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ومن خلل توفير ملبس‬ ‫تحافظ ‪ Gant‬على مكانتها وسط عالم التجارة المكتظّ‪ .‬الواقع أ ّن ‪Gant‬‬ ‫كل موسم‪ .‬لخريف‪/‬شتاء ‪ ،2016-2017‬يقدّم‬ ‫باتت عنواناً للقطع الرئيسيّة ّ‬ ‫خ ّط ‪ Gant Rugger‬المحدّد للموضة سترة جلديّة رجاليّة كلسيكيّة‬ ‫وتقدّم المجموعة النسائيّة البدلت الرسميّة بطريقة جديدة تماماً‪ .‬لكن‬ ‫كيف يمكن ‪ Gant‬أن تبرع في هكذا قطع كلسيكيّة؟ يشرح ‪Wood‬‬ ‫قائلً‪" :‬إنّها عمليّة متواصلة‪ .‬البتكار هو أحد قيمنا الجوهريّة وجزء من‬ ‫هويّتنا‪".‬‬ ‫وصف ‪ Elliott Gant‬ابن ‪ Berl Gantmacher‬العلمة يوماً بـ‬ ‫حق‪ .‬يشير ‪ Wood‬إلى إيمان الشركة‬ ‫"المختلفة بذوق" وقد كان على ّ‬ ‫"بالتعلّم المستم ّر"‪ .‬فيقول‪" :‬نبتكر من دون انقطاع ونحاول دوماً أن‬ ‫‪globalblue.com‬‬

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‫ترجمة باللغة العربيّة‬ ‫‪44: City Of Style‬‬

‫مدينة الموضة‬

‫‪PHOTO: ANDREAS RENTZ/GETTY IMAGES FOR PLATFORM FASHION‬‬

‫يلمع إسم دوسلدورف الحيويّة وال ُمبتَكَرة كُوجه ٍة أساسيّة في عالم الزياء‬ ‫وتض ّم مجموعة من العلمات التجاريّة‬ ‫الجديرة بالذكر‪ ،‬تقرير ‪Emma Johnson‬‬ ‫الزياء جز ٌء من هويّة دوسلدورف‪ .‬سنة ‪ ،1949‬استضافت المدينة أ ّول‬

‫جار بالتنسيق مع شركة تنظيم المعارض ‪Igedo‬‬ ‫معرض أزيا ٍء عالمي للت ّ‬

‫واستم ّرت بعرض مواهب محليّة خلقة وأعمال مص ّممين عالميّين‬ ‫ديناميكيّين‪ .‬تستضيف دوسلدورف سنويّاً خمسة معارض أزياء كبرى وتض ّم‬ ‫ما يزيد عن ‪ 800‬صالة عرض أزياء وثلثة آلف علمة تجاريّة‪ .‬يقع المق ّران‬ ‫الرئيسيّان لـ ‪L’Oreal Germany‬‬ ‫و ‪ TK Maxx‬فيها أيضاً بالضافة إلى متاجر رئيسيّة متعدّدة وشارع‬ ‫الزياء الفاخر الشهير ‪ ،Königsallee‬الذي يض ّم علمات عالميّة وألمانيّة‬ ‫رائدة‪ .‬يقول ‪ ،Alexander Radermacher‬مدير الزياء لدى ‪:Igedo‬‬ ‫"المظهر الشخصي غاية في الهميّة في دوسلدورف‪ .‬تجد عنصر الناقة‬ ‫كل الزياء هنا"‪.‬‬ ‫في ّ‬ ‫‪ Königsallee‬أو ‪ Kö‬كما يدعوه المحليّون‪ ،‬هو شارع التس ّوق‬ ‫الرئيسي في دوسلدورف‪ .‬بفعل موقعه وسط المدينة‪ ،‬يشكّل مركزا ً‬

‫لمحبّي الزياء ويض ّم كافّة العلمات العالميّة تقريباً إلى جانب العديد من‬ ‫المواهب المحليّة أيضاً‪ .‬يقول ‪ ،Thomas Rath‬المص ّمم ورائد العمال‬ ‫وسفير الزياء لدى الجمعيّة اللمانيّة للزياء والقمشة ‪" :VDMD‬يحظى‬ ‫الرقي والذوق والسحر؛ إنّه‬ ‫‪ Kö‬الن بشهر ٍة لم يعهدها من قبل‪ .‬تجد فيه ّ‬ ‫مثالي ويشكّل مركزا ً للزياء وأسلوب الحياة المميّز‪".‬‬ ‫ق ّرر ‪ Rath‬دخول مجال الزياء في س ّن مبكر فعمل كمص ّمم لدى‬ ‫علمات تجاريّة على سبيل ‪ Jil Sander‬و‪ Mulberry‬قبل أن يطلق‬ ‫علمته ‪ Semi-Couture‬سنة ‪ .2010‬يقول في هذا الصدد‪" :‬يتلخّص‬ ‫أسلوبي بالتصاميم الراقية‪ .‬الزياء هي طريقة للتعريف عن نفسك بثقة‬ ‫ولفت النظار بمظهرك‪ ".‬تستحضر مجموعته النثويّة لخريف‪/‬شتاء ‪2016 -‬‬ ‫‪ 2017‬عناصر من القطار الفاخر ‪ .Orient Express‬يشرح المص ّمم قائلً‪:‬‬ ‫"ما من لونٍ أسود أو رمادي‪ .‬تتناغم التفاصيل الدقيقة برومانسيّة جميلة؛‬ ‫لون الب ّني الباهت والزرق الداكن وأروع أنواع الصوف بالضافة إلى‬ ‫البيض مع اللوان الشتويّة‪ ،‬المرجاني والبيج الزاهي والبرتقالي الباهت‪".‬‬ ‫أسلوب ‪ Rath‬المميّز ساح ٌر وأنيق ول يفنى‪ ،‬وتشمل قطعه‬ ‫الكلسيكيّة عناصر وتفاصيل عصريّة متكلّفة‪ .‬يقول‪" :‬نخلق مزيجاً من‬ ‫المفاهيم العظيمة الباهرة ونعتمد كثيرا ً على المشاعر‪ .‬نلتزم تصميم قطع‬ ‫الخاصة بالزياء وف ّن تصميم‬ ‫كلسيكيّة مع نفحة من البتكار ونعشق المهارة ّ‬ ‫قصات فريدة واستخدام أجود أنواع المواد‪ ".‬يُطل مكتب ‪ Rath‬على نهر الـ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫‪ Rhine‬وحدائق منطقة ‪ Oberkassel‬فيُشرك المدينة في كافّة تصاميمه‪،‬‬ ‫حتّى أنّه يستوحي من جولته الرياضيّة الصباحيّة بمحاذاة القناة المطلّة‬ ‫على نوافذ المحلت في ‪" .Königsallee‬نعيش في مكانٍ رائع وساحر‬ ‫وأشعر أنّني متعلّق جدا ً به‪ .‬بفضل هذا المزيج بين التمدّن وسكون منطقة‬ ‫الـ ‪ ،Rhine‬توفّر المدينة فرصاً ممتازة لمثالنا ر ّواد العمال‪".‬‬ ‫استغلّت المص ّممة ‪ Tina Miyake‬الثقافة الديناميكيّة في‬ ‫المدينة‪ .‬أطلقت علمتها التي تحمل إسمها سنة ‪ 2004‬وتدمج الملبس‬ ‫المحبوكة المجارية للموضة مع أثواب الكيمونو العريقة‪ .‬تقول‪" :‬يتّسم‬ ‫أسلوبي بالبساطة المرفقة بألوانٍ قويّة وتفاصيل دقيقة"‪ .‬تستم ّد ‪Miyake‬‬ ‫اللهام من ‪ Dries Van Noten‬و‪ Ann Demeulemeester‬وهما من‬ ‫مجموعة المص ّممين الشهيرة ‪ ،Antwerp Six‬الذين تخ ّرجوا في ‪Royal‬‬ ‫‪ Academy of Fine Arts‬في أنتويرب سنة ‪ 1980‬و‪ 1981‬واجتاحوا‬ ‫عالم الزياء‪ .‬تصف عملها بالعضوي وال َمرِن‪" .‬إنّه أشبه بسلسلة تجارب‪.‬‬ ‫كل مص ّمم أن يخترع أسلوبه الخاص‪ .‬أستوحي شخصيّاً من‬ ‫أعتقد أنّه على ّ‬ ‫المواد وطريقة تفاعلها وأشعر أنّني ن ّحاتة‪".‬‬ ‫تولي ‪ Miyake‬اهتماماً كبيرا ً للشكل والهيكل‪ ،‬ويحلو هذا المزيج‬ ‫لدى استخدام الصوف الناعم والحرير القاسي‪ .‬من القطع الملفتة ح ّقاً‬ ‫هذا الموسم‪ ،‬أثوابها الحريريّة الطويلة المز ّودة بأحزمة على شكل مآزر‪،‬‬ ‫في حين يشكّل ثوبها اللمتوازي من صوف المارينو قطع ًة أساسيّة لفترة‬ ‫ما بين الفصول‪.‬‬ ‫من المص ّممين الخرين الذين يخطون إلى المام في مجال الزياء‬ ‫في دوسلدورف‪ Stella Achenbach ،‬التي تد ّرجت لدى ‪Marchesa‬‬ ‫المختصة بحقائب اليد والكسسوارات‬ ‫في نيويورك قبل أن تطلق علمتها‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫‪ .Stella Achenbach Identity Goods‬تحبّذ ‪ Achenbach‬التصاميم‬ ‫النظيفة الدقيقة التفاصيل‪ ،‬وتستوحي من "الطبيعة والناس والف ّن والحياة‬ ‫اليوميّة"‪ .‬كما تأث ّرت كثيرا ً بأعمال المص ّممين ‪ Hussein Chalayan‬و‬ ‫‪ ،Alexander McQueen‬كما يظهر في مجموعتها المحدودة ‪Island‬‬ ‫‪ Edition‬التي تشمل حقائب جلديّة صغيرة مزخرفة‪ ،‬متوافرة بثلثة‬ ‫ألوان ومز ّودة ب ِجيَ ٍب قابلة للتعديل‪ .‬ويتك ّرر هذا السلوب في مجموعتها‬ ‫الجديدة من حقائب اليد التي تدمج تقنيّات الصناعة اليدويّة بالليّة‪.‬‬ ‫في حين يتحدّث ‪ Rath‬بشاعريّة عن سحر دوسلدورف‪ ،‬تتكلّم‬

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