Furla’s Spring/Summer 2016 Lights of Colour collection recounts a journey
through Italy in search of light and its endless shades. The new-season bags
create graphic compositions in bold colour blockings for day-into-night
versatility. Colours such as shell, onyx, acid green, turquoise, sienna brown
and deep red combine to playful, artsy effects with an op-art twist, appearing
on deconstructed shapes with a distinct gender-bender appeal.
The latter was pivotal in developing the collection’s practical inventiveness and two-in-one character for which detachable mini bags on roomy totes and clutches serve as both an extra pocket or as a standalone evening style. Both the Dama tote and the Fantasia maxi clutch come with a detachable Metropolis bag on the outer flap, while the Artesia bag is characterised by a removable inner panel with slots for wallets, smartphone, coins and other everyday essentials.
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| Furla Zafiro work bag for Spring/Summer 2016 |
New bag exclusive to travel retail
Similarly, a micro Metropolis bag tempers the tautness of
the bi-colour Zafiro work bag, a revisited men’s style, while timeless shoppers
feature multi-functional double-layered pockets. All are crafted from
full-grain calfskin, at times featuring a hammered deer skin effect or printed. Furla’s signature Metropolis universe incorporates a larger
bi-colour version featuring a geometric 3D-printed strap and with details such
as hand-woven flaps and hand-knotted piping for the small size.
Brand new and exclusive to travel retail is the Yoyo bag, a
mini crossbody with a zip top and chain strap available in three colours. A
combination of Ares and Pop Star leather make the Yoyo bag a trendy lightweight
bag.
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| Travel retail exclusive Furla Yoyo bags |
Said Furla global travel retail director Gerry Munday: “I’m
delighted that the Spring/Summer 16 offer will include another travel retail
exclusive offer. The Piper medium dome has been incredibly well-received by our
customers and the sell-through is superb. The Yoyo bag is equally perfect for
travel retail and complements another amazing collection from Furla.”
Meanwhile, the footwear collection spans formal-informal
styles, along with ultra-coloured models and shoes enriched with precious
artisanal details.
Furla’s Spring/Summer 2016 presentation was held at the
Salone Dei Tessuti in Milan on September 24 in a minimalist tunnel-like setting evocative of
art installations where coloured panels, smoky mirrors and display columns
enhance the 10 key shapes, colours, textures and details.
