http://www.italian-fashion-watch.com Keeping you in touch with Italy’s latest trends Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:39:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Donatella Versace will be doing the interior design of a Manhattan landmark known as The Clock Tower. The agreement was announced Tuesday by the Italian design company and Africa Israel Investments Ltd., the property's owner. The building was constructed in 1909 as the headquarters for MetLife insurance. The design will include 55 condominium ... http://www.italian-fashion-watch.com/2008/07/23/versace-to-design-the-interior-of-manhattans-clock-tower/ The latest Armani Ambassador, big screen star Josh Hartnett, will be the face of the new Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men advertising campaign. Giorgio Armani set out to find someone who would reflect the bold allure of sexiness that would embody this new fragrance. The designer considers Hartnett to be ... http://www.italian-fashion-watch.com/2008/07/22/josh-hartnett-is-the-new-face-for-emporio-armani-diamonds/ London’s Dover Street Market has firmly established itself as the epicentre of cool in the capitals’ West End. So no wonder Salvatore Ferragamo, hot on the couture heels of Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent, have decided to launch an exclusive collection at the fashion market, arriving on 19 July. The collection, ... http://www.italian-fashion-watch.com/2008/07/20/ferragamo-on-dover-street/ Just when fashion in Rome needed a dash of inspiration, Gucci's Frida Giannini comes along and throws a big party in a villa overlooking the Eternal City. Tuesday night's event marked the 70th anniversary of the famed Gucci boutique near the Spanish Steps, and began with the presentation of the designer's ... http://www.italian-fashion-watch.com/2008/07/12/gucci-gives-a-fresh-breath-of-air/ The Finnish textile design company is fighting Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana to protect a trademark on its signature "Unikko" poppy print. D&G has filed an application at the European Union's agency for registered trademarks to declare Marimekko's Unikko trademark invalid, the Finnish company said in a statement on Thursday, ... http://www.italian-fashion-watch.com/2008/07/12/marimekko-fighting-dolcegabbana-over-its-unikko-trademark/ Italian designer team Dolce & Gabbana kicked off Milan's fashion week in relaxed style on Saturday, taking inspiration from oriental kimonos to kit out men in silk evening pajamas for next summer. Asian-style prints of dragons and butterflies decorated robes and shorts in black, white, grey, sepia and ivory for the ... http://www.italian-fashion-watch.com/2008/07/02/dolce-gabbana-present-a-new-relaxed-style-for-men/ Paris once again became the epicentre of the fashion universe this week as the haute couture shows got underway. Oscar winner Helen Mirren, actress Eva Mendes and Janet Jackson were just some of the big names checking out the glorious creations destined for the wardrobes of an elite handful of ... http://www.italian-fashion-watch.com/2008/07/02/armani-celebrates-35-years-of-activity/ Gucci will broadcast live on its Web site its 2009 cruise runway show at Villa Aurelia in Rome next week, as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations of its store in the Italian capital. Unlike a previous live Webcast of Gucci’s cruise show in 2006 - which could only be ... http://www.italian-fashion-watch.com/2008/07/01/gucci-to-broadcast-live-on-the-net/ An heiress without attitude or an energy drink to promote? How refreshing. In fact, Margherita Missoni -- scion to the iconic knitwear empire -- doesn't even name check the family brand when gushing about her favorite designers. Missoni, 25, hit Cannes on its first weekend to co-host a yacht party ... http://www.italian-fashion-watch.com/2008/05/27/interview-with-margherita-missoni/ Fashion duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have thrown their annual Cannes bash and it was the hottest ticket in town. This year's theme was 'La Dolce Vita' and was inspired by birthday girl Naomi Campbell. D G sunglasses were laid out on a tray to be given to a thousand excited ... http://www.italian-fashion-watch.com/2008/05/26/dolce-gabbana-throw-a-party-in-cannes/