Unottavo: New collection to the UK

Hailing from the historic Italian city of Naples this collection has been taken on by us for representation in the UK and Ireland.

Our selection of companies for inclusion in our agency is based on the individuality of each fashion house. We do not intend to present collections which have a clash of interest and this new one from Unottavo is unique in styling and design to our other collections.

The full style list is comprehensive and includes everything from long gowns with intricate beading to smart suits screaming out femininity.

The full gallery of pictures can be seen on the company website from here.

Early indications for retailer interest is proving good, due no doubt to the purchasing potential of small orders which can be added to as needed in the season. They allow single item purchase for repeat orders, can make to measure, can change any style to suit customer preferences and mix and match where possible between styles.

Lovely little boleros can be bought separately and in any colour you wish to complement any dress or trouser suit.

The outfit below shows this in a matching colour of the dress.

We especially like the way the company has thought out and made a fantastic catsuit combination which is as elegant as any evening dress. Worn with a simple and inexpensive bolero this creates an air of sophistication that doesn't cost the earth. The beading on these styles are white beading which makes them look much more expensive. The bolero could also be made in white to contract the outfit if you prefer.

Simple suits to wear at events where you need to look smart but not break the bank are also withing the collection. In a number of different colours you can take pride in looking superb knowing that you will have something that will still be very appropriate for wearing afterwards.

The possibilities of this collection are endless. I say this due to the fact that Antonio, the company owner, says he can and will make any style to your personal preferences, and even by making something from a photograph or drawing if you send him one.

I commend this lovely designer to you and applaud him personally for his creativity. If you wish to contact me to discuss this company's products please do so from the link in my website or from here

A very successful weekend at MODA

For those who are in the trade, we can say without any doubt at all that MODA in general was dead for special occasion-wear. In fact it was quiet all round really.
However those we did manage to lure onto the stand, where we were showing the ongoing Antonio D'Errico special occasion collections and the new autumn day-wear styles, were mightily impressed with what they saw.
Long time favourites from the special occasion section sold well as did some others that we thought may not capture the imagination. 

The silver suit together with the lovely green and navy double collar style below were both winners.

The best of them all though was the coat and dress in a lovely delicate pink with silver threads. Shown below in the other colour option of delicate lemon.

The new autumn collection was really being shown in the wrong exhibition section so didn't attract much attention as no-one who was looking for that sort of fashion came to the special occasion area. However we did get sales from ladies who were knocked out at the styling. The collection will be offered around shops to view during the remainder of the spring and summer.

It's early days for us with the collections from Antonio but we now know of his passion for excellence and fine couterie. He is dedicated to bring the country alive with his designs and I'm sure he'll do it in a very short time.

I will be putting a lot of his autumn styles on my website in due course so pop across to view them. Give it a week or so though as I'm on the road for a few days showing at the Place Aparthotel in Manchester on Sunday 22nd Feb and Monday 23rd. 

Now, the season is still young but I know from speaking with shop owners at the show that some are getting low on styles. We can fill the gap with styles from all of the collections we handle. Most can be delivered within 28 days, and some even as early as a week. 

A new collection is on its way to me right now from Unottavo which I hope to have at Manchester. I introduced it to my blog earlier but it's now coming over so it's exciting times again.

If you're a retailer I look forward to seeing you at Manchester or at your own shop by appointment, and if you're an end customer then please let me guide you to the nearest stockist. To view the collections please drop into the website itself from here.

You can  Email me from here