In 2008, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana began their The One franchise with The One for men fragrance. Two years later in 2010 they followed that with The One Gentleman as homage to the “modern gentleman” and “contemporary charmer.” In 2012, Dolce & Gabbana will expand The One line with The One Sport.

“We have friends that go to the gym. They are each very different from one another, but they all enjoy going to the gym for themselves, to feel good about themselves. As the Latins said, ‘Mens sana in corpore sano (or a sound mind in a healthy body, in English).’ “ Gabanna told WWD. With the 2012 Olympic summer games in London (one of the fashion capitals of the world) and sports fragrances being the most quickly expanding category in the sector, Dolce & Gabanna have picked the perfect time to release the newest fragrance from The One line. 

While the previous fragrances have been for the more elegant gentlemen, The One Sport was designed for men that enjoy being outside and active. Designers wanted it to be associated with sports but still have a feeling of cleanliness. Patchouli, musk, rosemary, heart of cardamom and Sequoia wood combine to form a light, clean scent for the active man.

The One Sport is set to launch first in the UK and then in Italy in late February. The fragrance will be available in 30, 50 and 100 ml and can be purchased in stores and at http://www.dolcegabbana.com.

The House of Givenchy is pleased to announce that Riccardo Tisci designed all costumes worn by Madonna during her half time performance at the Superbowl on February 5th, 2012 in Indianapolis.

Performing at the Superbowl for the first time, Madonna chose Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci for her unique performance. Designed as part of the spectacle, all costumes were changed on stage, from an all over hand-embroidered gold cape that served as the performance's opener, to the unveiling of a black mini dress worn with its hand-studded belt and an embellished black coat that completed the three costumes set: Madonna's legendary music met Riccardo Tisci's codes in what seemed to be the most perfect way.

Channeling Riccardo Tisci's work for Givenchy in the past years, the designs for Madonna's Superbowl performance incorporate signature references such as bold leopard print, three-dimensional embellishments, graphic placements and evocative cuts.

If you are the reserved, clean and elegant type who likes to turn heads but not be too showy about it Giorgio Armani has a look that will be essential. Armani showed a lot of navy on black and shorter cut double-breasted jackets. Pants to look for were pleated with a tapered leg. Put this all together and you have a clean look that is sure to get you noticed. Calvin Klein and Gucci also had some great looks for a clean-cut guy. Some of us really want to stand out. Look no further than Versace. Bright colors, short jackets with strong shoulders, graphics and patterns hit the runway. Flashy and in your face, Versace was overly bold (in a very good way). If that is the style you are looking for, Prada will also be well worth checking out because most of our wardrobes aren’t bright enough anyhow.

Patterns and designs are in next season so don’t be afraid to step out on the edge and be a little bold. However, remember all things are best in moderation. Don’t get too close too the edge. If you want to wear something flashy that’s great, just remember to mellow it out and offset it with something solid and neutral and you will be ready to show off your new look. 

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced today that actress and singer Lea Michele will appear in its Candie's, Only at Kohl's Spring 2012 multi-media marketing campaign. Best known for her role as Rachel Berry on the Golden Globe Award winning television series, Glee, Lea Michele will star in Candie's national print, online, outdoor and in-store marketing campaign.  Candie's is sold exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores nationwide and Kohls.com. Lea joins the list of famous Candie's spokespeople including Britney Spears, Fergie, and others.

Lea Michele has received the People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedy Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical and has also received Golden Globe, Emmy, and Teen Choice Award nominations.

"Candie's is such an iconic brand and I am so happy to be working with them," said Lea Michele.  "The concept for the new Candie's at Kohl's campaign is about enjoying being at home, feeling relaxed, comfortable and happy," continued Lea Michele.

Commenting on past Candie's campaigns, Lea Michele stated, "Britney Spears is definitely my favorite past Candie's girl, her campaigns were gorgeous."

A Soolip Wedding, a modern bridal event, returns to San Francisco and Los Angeles—set for Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the legendary Bently Reserve and Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the prestigious Bel Air Bay Club.  The vision of gracious living guru Wanda Wen, A Soolip Wedding has established notoriety as one of the wedding industry's most prolific events and is essential for soon-to-be-wed couples, wedding planners or anyone looking for inspired event resources. 

This gathering of over 60 curated resources will feature distinguished wedding vendors and artisanal amenities.  Highlights include dazzling diamonds from America's most established jeweler, Black, Starr & Frost, and a fashion showing of luxury wedding apparel by JLM Couture, featuring the ultra glamorous bridal gowns of Lazaro.  JLM Couture makes its A Soolip Wedding debut coinciding with the launch of a new flagship location to open in West Hollywood, February 2012.  Sharing a similar aesthetic, the highly sought-after stationer, Soolip Paperie and Press, will showcase their au-courant paper and invitation delicacies in both cities.

Spring Collections are finally starting to arrive and I couldn’t be more excited for the Donna Karen Spring 2012 Collection.

The recent Donna Karen Resort 2012 Collection was gorgeous with pieces such as the Cold Shoulder Cozy and the Dual Tone Sequin Skirt,so I had high expectations for the Spring 2012 Collection. And believe me, they were definitely met.

The African Violet One Shoulder Twisted Body Dress is just absolutely breathtaking. I am getting so excited to wear beautiful and fresh colors such as this one this season. The ruching on this dress is sure to compliment many body types and the color will pop on any skin tone.

Additionally, the Fern colored Elbow Sleeve Blouse paired with the Bitter Yellow Poplin Swirl Skirt (pictured) is another must-have for this spring. The skirt is flirty and playful and the fern and bitter yellow colors go beautifully together.

Donna Karen does a fabulous job of taking pieces and urbanizing them into chic and sexy pieces that many women can wear. From her clothing to her bags, shoes, and accessories, everything is beautifully made and constructed. Donna Karen pieces will make heads turn and make every woman feel beautiful and sexy.

What trends are you looking forward to this spring? Let us know @PierceMattiePR

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of its new contemporary candle line, Pure Radiance™. Made of a custom soy wax blend, Pure Radiance features patent-pending LumiWick technology. When lit this flat, all cotton Lumiwick provides a consistent burn and a wide, radiant flame. With a clean design, the line is offered in 12 new distinctive, but approachable fragrances and three sizes. Pure Radiance is available for purchase immediately in all 12 scents via www.yankeecandle.com and select specialty retailers and gift shops across the U.S.  A limited selection of Pure Radiance fragrances and sizes are also available via the company's catalog and in its Yankee Candle retail stores.

"We consistently strive to meet the needs of all of our consumers, and at times they are looking for something that fits a more contemporary decor style. We are excited to introduce Pure Radiance, a brand that provides a more contemporary option without compromising on the superior fragrance and quality that Yankee Candle is known for," said Hope Margala Klein, senior vice president, brand, design and innovation for The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. 

There’s nothing more attractive than a feminine, laid-back woman in sexy laid-back clothing.  Designer Christina Minasian creates this sort of sensual lady of leisure look with her up and coming clothing line, Pencey. 

As a former stylist and buyer, Minasian’s fashion forward senses have arrived. And effortlessly, at that.  Typically a designer’s inspiration is noted to root from something, deep, drastic, somber etc.  Minasion on the other hand, draws her inspiration from the simplicities of life: her moods, travels, friends and family.  And this is where Pencey blossomed, a light-hearted, free-spirited fashion line. 

The critics of the fashion industry note that “Christina loves her tomboy look as well as her girly pretty style as well. She creates a line that is interesting and whimsical.”

Pencey’s ready-to-wear collection, although a personal style of the designer's collected, eclectic travel keepsakes, emanates my personal wardrobe as well.  As Pencey expresses through its outfitting, some days a woman wants to be girly, and some days she wants to be a casual tomboy…and some days she wants to be both.  Why can’t we have it all?  We can with Pencey.

Have you checked out Pencey clothing yet?  What are your thoughts?  Is this a style of clothing you can wear on a daily basis?  Let us know @PierceMattiePR.

In a recent interview, Zachary Prell, founder and chief executive, said:  “We are extremely pleased to announce that ZACHARY PRELL is launching at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City and can be found on the 7th Floor.  We're thrilled to introduce Saks' customers to ZACHARY PRELL with a carefully curated selection from our Fall 2011 collection, including sport shirts, outerwear and leather jackets.  We look forward to building a strong partnership with Saks’ management and sales teams by providing the company with an unrivaled level of support and service.” 
  

 

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The "World's Top 100 Most Valuable Luxury Brands Official Release ", organized by World Luxury Association, was successfully held in January 2012 in Beijing. This event, commonly referred to as the "Luxury Oscar Awards", bring together the Top 100 luxury brands in such diverse fields as aircraft, yachts, cars, jewelry, watches, fashion, liquor, cosmetics, resorts and Innovation brands. The rapid development of China's luxury consumer market is garnering global attention. World Luxury Association's official report on 2012 shows that China has become the world's largest consumer of luxury goods. The report predicts: With the phenomenon of RMB appreciation and depreciation of the Euro and the number of Chinese traveling to Europe in 2012, total consumption of luxury goods is expected to reach 59 billion Euros – a record high. The spending power of Chinese overseas will urge China to become the world's most powerful luxury consumer purchasing country.

World Luxury Association Top 100 List:

WLA-World's TOP10 Fashion:

Hermes
Chanel
Louis Vuitton
Christian Dior
Ferragamo
Versace
Prada
Fendi
Giorgio Armani
Ermenegildo Zegna

WLA-World's TOP10 Aircraft:

Gulfstream
Bombardier
Dassault
Embraer
Hawker Beech
Cessna
Cirrus
Eurocopter
Bellhelicopter
Sikorsky

WLA-World's TOP10 Yachts:

Azimut
Sunseeker
Ferretti
Lurssen
Riva
Wally
Princess
Pershing
Beneteau
Itama

Amana Furniture has been crafting beautiful pieces since 1855 that are sure to give you the kind of change you are looking for, and will definitely be that conversation piece you have been looking too add to that boring room. Amana Furniture offers original designs and unique craftsmanship in every piece, specializing in furniture, clocks, and accessories. Their designs are unique in the sense that they combine their handcrafted furniture with pieces from top names in the furniture and clock world to create one of a kind pieces.

A few of my favorite pieces to transform a room include:

1. The Double Wine Glass Holder: This is a great accessory to add to your kitchen and will definitely start a conversation. It can be used on a daily basis to display your favorite bottle of wine or could be more sentimental and hold wine and wine glasses from a wedding or event.

2. Wellington Clock: What a beautiful clock! Just hearing this beauty chime at the hour would give me chills. What I love about these clocks is they have a classic look and remind me of my childhood when I would spend long afternoons with my grandparents.

3. Mantel Bed with Raised Panels: This bed frame comes in different colors and will sure add some character to your bedroom or a guest room. Lighten it up with some white linens and soft colors!

4. Mission Curio: Display antiques, china, or even books and picture frames in this beautifully designed curio with glass doors and interior lights. Add some life to a room without having to hang shelves.

How have you transformed a room in your house? Let us know @PierceMattiePR

The unstructured blazer might be something you want to look for this spring. The unstructured blazer is exactly what it says it is and probably just how you are imagining it, unstructured. The traditional blazer has extra lining in the shoulders and neck, a more solidified collar and is meant to keep very clean lines and form. An unstructured blazer does not have the extra lining and formed collar. It creates more relaxed lines built for the office or relaxing on a night out. Every brand has their version of this jacket so you want to be careful and focus on jackets that have a more tailored element.

For any occasion ASOS makes a variety of blazers. If you are unsure or want a universal blazer try the Slim Fit Charcoal Tipped Blazer. If you are looking for something even more casual AllSaints makes the Corduane Milliner Blazer. Tell us about your favorite blazer @PierceMattiePR

I don’t know about you, but this summer I am definitely looking for something different – something new and something I’ve never worm before. I tend to stick to safe bathing suits with neutrals and blacks, but I can tell I am going to be feeling good about myself this summer so why not flaunt it with a hot, stand out suit?

SAHA Swimwear boasts many different collections including “Simply Enjoy,” “Sight Seeing,” and “Golden Sunset,” but some of my favorite pieces are from the “Happy Tears” collection. The deep orange is a beautiful color that repeats throughout the collection and the high-waisted bottoms are to die for. Most of SAHA Swimwear’s collections also have matching dresses, tunics, blouses, and accessories to complete your summer look.

However, my favorite part about SAHA Swimwear is that the suits are seamless! This is great for those of us who love to lounge by the pool or on the beach all day, as the swimsuit is so much more comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

SAHA Swimwear is based in Colombia and has been caught the attention of Vogue, Fitness, and Sports Illustrated. Make a statement this summer with your favorite suit! SAHA Swimwear is sold in many retail stores and online. What is your favorite style of swimwear? Tweet us @PierceMattiePR.

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