COTE

CO|TE presents a collection based on the concept of “the lightness of being”: starting from a macro print of multicoloured balloons (a symbol for freshness, air, colours) it rediscovers the playful side of every woman. The printed dresses, skirts and t-shirts look like they are about to fly, and allow women to play with fashion again. The particular construction of the collection, made of interchangeable pieces that can be assembled like a puzzle, allows to create several different looks and choose the most suited one for any occasion. The silhouettes are streamlined, nearly austere, and they translate the stylistic personality of CO|TE by counterbalancing the playful spirit of the prints, in an interesting dual balance. The shirt are multilayered and mix classic popeline cotton with see-through cotton gauze to create transparencies that rediscover a sensuality that is never banal. The back becomes the focal point of the body, also highlighted by the dresses with slashed backs and layered fabric. The trademark CO|TE bibs are back too, now in more romantic versions in salmon-coloured leather and decorated with feathers. Cupro becomes “croc” and is used for very crispy-looking dresses and shirts, to reinterpret the geometries that characterize CO|TE’s style. Along with cottons and tulle, the leitmotivs of CO|TE collections, Spring-Summer 2012 is enriched by a unique fabric called “rust” because of its particular look that contrasts with the other colours in the collection. The chromatic palette ranges from blues to whites, yellows and greys. As usual, accessories are an important part of the CO|TE look : belts in natural nabuk and coloured leathers and the brand new “Friday Clutch ”in leather, available in many different colours, from mixed orange to grey to romantic salmon.