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Sisley's new collection for spring/summer aims straight for the heart. It plays on sensations and emotions; it alludes to places, situations and times, but without labouring the point. It seems to suggest that an outfit is the visible side of what we are, of what we want to show of ourselves. A calling card we choose each day that says exactly who we are.

Passion. The tango inspired this sensuous, passionate theme. Colours are far from stereotypes: peony and cocoa, deep blue and tourmaline never seen before. Figure-hugging silhouettes are caressed by ethereal silks or flowing jerseys, emphasised by stretch cottons and cotton/linen satins, or highlighted by minimal draping and gathering. For her, edgy styling around the bust and waist; the former is put on show, the latter is squeezed. For him, sensuous modelling with bands and belts to emphasise the waist. There are roses for her, but destructured by computer graphics.

Eco-freedom. A love for everything that comes from nature, a surrender to all that isn't artificial. Short digressions into the exotic describe different yet nonetheless spontaneous panoramas. The styles display a play of minimal and maximal volumes, of narrow and broad layering, of glossy and matt pairings, of nudity and sheerness, both for her and him. Going against this trend, the fabrics are worked with blends of natural and hi-tech fibres "cross-fertilised" with soapings, coatings, washes and over-dyeing for a surprisingly natural final effect. Earthy or sandy plain colours in geometric patterns teamed with radiant orange and purple.

Relaxed purity. Simple elegance inspired by spiritual research. Destructured, comfortable styles lengthen the silhouette. For her, a soft, floaty dress is essential: from cotton muslin to silk georgette, from plissé chiffon to crêpe, shot denim or jersey. Technical, encased-ribbon hand-knits. For him, yarn-dyed cotton/silk or textured cotton/linen suits worn with thin-striped shirts and flammé, crushed jersey sweaters. Both share a palette of pale, high-summer shades: white, aluminium, jade, quartz, titanium.

ACCESSORIES COLLECTION

A collection with a simple, rigorous style, a perfect match to the clothing collection. The palette centres around basic shades and generally pale pastels, but with bright touches of red, fuchsia and cornflower blue. Each piece has a branded metal bar or a small plate with a new logo.

High-heeled, anaconda-effect patent sandals with a narrow toe-band and an ankle lace are matched with small, rigid, square handbags with a handle or shoulder strap. The wood and branded-fabric clogs with a wicker buckle team with egg- or triangle-shaped triangular bucket bags. Branded fabric is a classic must-have for bags, box-bags and spring court shoes. Feet are slipped into styles ranging from hybrid pump-sneakers or hard-toed, pointe-shoe-like pumps to postwar sandals with a chunky ankle buckle, and from cross-over courts in shaded leather to cord shoes or flat patent sandals with a Roman-legionary look.

Her minimalism is matched by his creative rigour which adds garnet red to classic colours: lazy split-leather slippers, dynamic patent pigskin derbies with wax cotton edging and laces, suede moccasins. The Sisley man carries simple or discreetly detailed weave-printed faux jacquard leather or cotton shoulder bags.

Travel bags – some of which have a tall shape and practical wheels - are attributed to him as a gentleman who will carry the luggage, but they are perfect for her, too.

SISLEY YOUNG

Sisley Young fashions open up their horizons in next summer's collection. Lots of creativity, lots of charm, lots of style. All of which is reworked, filtered and adjusted to the sweet young age of our very modern little women and men.

Girl

Cocktail - It's time to party in little blue dresses with frills and tight pleating, shiny ribbons and glitter sparkles; roomy blue-and-white striped shorts worn with loose blouses with a bow, with a tiered overcoat.
Mystery Mood - A graceful, innocently delightful air of mystique: black denim and striped knits, sparkly shorts and bullfighter boleros. Little dresses gathered at the waist, and a sleuth-style trench coat in black-and-white tartan.
Seventies - With a jump into the past, the mood is as hippy as forty years ago. Flowery muslin sun dresses with ethnic influences; white or denim flared trousers with a placement print waistcoat and vest top.
Fair Play - A ballet theme packed with shrugs, bubble skirts, jersey jodhpurs, Tweety T-shirts. The theme is completed by a powder-pink crisp balloon-skirted dress.
Natural Glam - Ultra-pale, ultra-light elegance. Soft, crushed linen for blouses and roomy trousers; embroidered, decorated muslin and soft net for slip dresses.
Romantic Young - A return to the nineteenth century: redingote jackets and waistcoats with frills and a flower-shaped button. They're worn with jazz pants or male-tailored pinstripe trousers. White, butter and dove-grey from head to toe.
Black and White - Pure, unadulterated elegance. And a tiger mascot. From a suit to a floral-sprig-patterned light dress; from cigarette pants worn with a V-neck top edged with frills and roses to the empire-line dress with an asymmetric hem; and from China pants to a flouncy mini dress.

Boy

Bikers - The biker look in black denim and faded cotton. Traffic light-red T-shirts, washed-out loose shirts and fine knits.
American Sport - A retro inspiration with lots of extreme-wash denim and 60s-style T-shirts: blue, white, pale blue and pink.
Natural Style - Soft colours and fabrics, and a crushed look. Holiday-style summer apparel with real or fake layering.
California Beach - A summary of summer Made in U.S.A.: bright shades for Bugs Bunny tops; military colours for bottoms, mainly Bermuda shorts.
Grey and Greys - A summer theme that's all play and no homework. Pants, Bermuda shorts, T-shirts and sweatshirts in all the greys of the world. With splashes of green and pale blue.

For further information:
www.sisley.com
www.benettongroup.com/press

November 2008