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Futuristic: Boss Orange Men’s range |
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Cosmopolitan: The Boss Black Women’s range |
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A Boss Black men’s bag |
GERMANY. Hugo Boss has launched its new Spring/Summer 2008 fashion collection, featuring two ranges – Boss Orange and Boss Black, for both men and women.
BOSS ORANGE: THE SPIRIT OF MODERNISM
Boss Orange is a collection of contemporary sportswear that has been described as having ‘futuristic elements’ along with ‘fresh interpretations of all-time favourites’.
“˜The spirit of modernism’ theme has been portrayed with clean lines, geometric motifs and modern materials. Ethno themes in bold colours featuring batik prints have been worked on to natural fabrics like organic cotton, linen and ramie.
Some highlights of the Boss Orange Women’s Summer Collection:
•Ultra-light, sporty jackets with mesh inserts or detachable plastic hoods
•A versatile pinafore dress that can be transformed into a neck-holder style
•Oversized shirts that can be worn as mini dresses or tops
•A geometric-print dress adorned with button tabs
•Baggy fisherman-style pants with tailored blazers
•High-heel boots featuring perforated patterns and silver sandalettes with transparent plastic straps
•Silver-metallic maxi-bags and belts and soft shoulder bags made of goatskin suede.
The Boss Orange Men’s Summer Collection:
•Long three-button blazers in viscose, linen and cotton along with slim blazers and trousers
•Ultra light jackets with plastic zips and mesh inserts and blousons with a shine effect
•Flyweight cotton-poly leisure suits
•Dual flex is the fabric that combines stretch and non-stretch in this ensemble.
BOSS BLACK: NEW MODERNS
Boss Black has been described as a clean and pared-down style that flaunts a cosmopolitan attitude. It mixes elegance and casualness as formal, dressed-up style interacts with informal sportswear influences. The main colour themes are white, shades of grey and light blue. Fabrics featured are summer-weight wool, wool/mohair and wool/silk blends. The speciality of this range is that pieces are interchangeable, allowing for individuals to create their own interpretations of the “New Moderns”.
A glimpse at the Boss Black Women’s Summer Collection:
•Pantsuits, suit coats, pencil skirts and dresses
•Stand-up collars, dropped shoulders, set-in sleeves, unique inserts and drapes that enhance the femininity of the clothes
•A python-skin blazer in white is the luxurious collection highlight
•The waist is the focus this season, accentuated in dresses and little jackets, moved higher in skirts and trousers but always defined with skinny belts
•Short, ultra light dresses made of silk and longer ones made of beautifully flowing fabrics
•A white handbag made of ostrich leather and hobo bags made of lambskin are exceptional features of this range.
A look at the Boss Black Women’s Summer Collection:
•Formal trousers are unconventionally paired with short-sleeve shirts, cardigans in cotton/silk blends and leather blazers
•Jeans made of organic cotton, featuring a unique sheen produced by exclusive weaving and washing techniques
•Interchangeable buttons in a variety of colours, shapes and designs help in changing and customizing the look in a snap
•Elegant lace-up shoes in stone-grey patent leather and a goatskin weekender with a vintage shine
•Canvas reporter and messenger bags in canvas with leather trim.
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