COACHELLA FESTIVAL: MUSIC & STYLE

Coachella festival, where music is protagonist and the “street style” trend is guest star!

The festival takes place in April and is held in California, at Indio’s Empire Polo Fields, only two hundred kilometres from Los Angeles.

The first edition in 1979 was not a big deal, and the show was cancelled. Two years later, in 1981, its revival was a success and the show is back ever since.

Coachella is more than a musical party, hosting performers such as Lady Gaga and Radioheads, is the birthplace of artistic and fashion trends, a true experimental field for marketing. Many brands prepare for the event, creating exclusive “capsule collections” in limited edition, to test their products and sense the fashion tide. Continue reading

MR. BOHO: TRENDY SUNGLASSES FOR SPRING-SUMMER 2017

A new must have and trend to follow, dear friends, for Spring-Summer 2017.

Mr. Boho, the sunglasses with minimalistic outlines, square, circular, mirrored. These are the indispensable accessory for the look glamour that only true fashion addicts can fathom. Mr. Boho was born in 2013, inspired by four Spanish friends with the desire of entering the fashion world with products together simple, of quality, vintage-like and truly competitive.

Sunglasses Mr. Boho have a cosmopolitan soul and perfectly fit with strong personalities and strong outfits. This collection is dedicated to both men and women, featuring colourful lenses in contrast with the frame for a very distinctive style.

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URBAN STYLE: LATEST “MUST HAVE” TREND

Under the lime lights on all catwalks, the Urban Style has become pop and utterly appreciated, from Hollywood stars to metropolis in the whole globe.

Fashion magazines and social media channels made it clear: the Urban Style is getting ahead as new must, as fashion bloggers and celebrities are caught on camera wearing their urban chic outfits. It is a dynamic, cosmopolitan trend, made of the new rhythms of life in metropolis, a perfect mix of classic features and sophistication. This style sets a new functional, pragmatic vision of fashion, now shared by many top brands willing evolve and innovate altogether with lifestyles.  Continue reading

How to clean leather shoes? Follow the tips by Fratinardi

Every true fashion addict will eventually stumble in a classic dilemma: how to clean the leather shoes? Who didn’t…

Usually the question doesn’t come up because of a stain or a ring, but just to keep them in perfect shape.

First of all, dear friends, try to use your leather shoes not every day, thus avoiding humidity and persistent smell. Always use socks with closed shoes to avoid halos by sweat. How to clean leather shoes? Let’s get real. Continue reading

WHAT DRESS FOR THE LITTLE BRIDESMAID?

It is finally time to start the preparations for the occasion of a lifetime. After a long wait and a spiritual journey, the day has come… and is going to be perfect. Details are important and the big event has many. After choosing the bride’s dress, the footwear and every accessory, it is now time to think about what the bridesmaid will wear while there at your side, strolling toward the altar.

How to choose the dress for a kid bridesmaid?

Well then, the bridesmaid will throw petals on the path to the future husband, by tradition, so she has a central role and her dress must be important as well. Choosing the right one will not be easy, for the baby look should be elegant and refined, but also in tune with the bridge. Continue reading

BAGS LOVE MOSCHINO SPING/SUMMER 2017

Are you looking for a bag that matches your unique, maybe a bit eccentric style? Bags by Love Moschino for Spring/Summer 2017 are just perfect for your look, definitely among the most original models out there.

Fashion maison Love Moschino has new proposals for this collection Spring/Summer, such as the shoulder bag with the iconic heart-shaped decoration, in black leather or coloured, to pair with sparkling foulards. Continue reading

ECO-FUR TREND FALL-WINTER 2016

The fur is back, dear friends, and is eco-friendly! The trends say so: the faux fur, or eco – friendly fur, will be the outerwear of this season. The fur is renowned as icon of feminine style, the special gift that every woman desires from her man, and now is back in the wish lists for the holiday period. Why? The eco-friendly fur is symbol of authentic glamour and unique look, exalting the personality of the wearer.

Faux fur, what is it? Re-proposed by many stylists, the eco-fur is now reborn: enhanced with bright colors, new patterns, and respectful of the environment! Following the trend will be amazing, creating with this item a “fur & fantasy” style. How? Simple! The eco-fur is now backed up by a whole new wardrobe of the same material: footwear, bags & accessories, and more.

Eco-fur is the new dress-code’s password.

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THE CAPE: YOUR MUST HAVE 2016

Are you looking for a stylish clothing able to keep you warm?

The showcases of every shop, commerce or ecommerce, feature once agan the cape. The warm and treny clothing, realized by greatest fashion designers, is back on the catwalk, featuring many colors and cool textiles.

The cape, a must for every fashion victim, appears in Europe during Low Middle Ages, mesmerizing everyone with its charm. It is the iconic clothing of the fables, dressed by Prince Charming riding his white mount, but also the symbol of every ancient civilization.

Back to our days, the cape is utterly the first item of your outfit to stand out, highlighting a glamour and sophisticated attitude, while defending you from cold.

How to choose the right cape? Mind the “right mood” for it, and back it up with the details, from colors to textile. Have a look at your outfit, if you opted for several colors and outgoing patterns, the cape shall be monochromatic. This works both ways, a bright cape pairs a classic outfit.  Go for tartans or seasonal shades, beige, brown, burgundy red, gray, or black. How to dress the cape? For the right dresscode, get the right cut. Every model features a specific cut to take into account for the best result.

Got your best cape? Great, let’s choose now the it bag to ultimate your outfit.

Which bag is the right bag? A shopping bag with confy handle shall prove worthy, but also a pochette or a shoulder bag can do the trick, provided that the cape doesn’t eclipse them.

Don’t forget the hat! Being it a slouch hat, a cap, wool hat, mariner, or classic beanie, the hat can’t be overlooked!

The cape differs from the poncho for its usability, it is wrapped around the body, and is realized with materials apt to substitute the classic coat.

capeTired of the coat? Well then, opt for the cape, the ideal choice to deflect the cold and be chic. Where to buy a cape? The online shop fratinardi.it opens for its customers a detailed section for women, full of warm, confy, and chic capes. Find out all the available models online, from the classic one by Marella, monochromatic, to the oversize cape by Morena, shawl-like neck and side pockets. The model is reversible and is knitted. The cape Cuscus by Marella, is provided with fur inserts and closing buttons, or also a version in tartan, while the cape by Aldina has a wide line with fringes on the low outline.

Let youtself be inspired by the cape fashion trend, available on Fratinardi

For any information and fashion tip, contact your personal shopper at 0289952415 or send an email at assistenza@fratinardi.it

VELVET SHOES: FALL/WINTER TREND 2016

Velvet trends, dear friends, is a fact, espcially this season. To be truly cool this winter 2016, go for a look with this fabric, elegant, modern and luxurious at the same time.

Exactly, velvet is back for Fall/Winter 2016: we assisted to its escalation in street styles, catwalks, and many outfits highlighted it as must have for this season.

Velvet is delicate and sexy, rich and precious, perfect for meaningful nights out and days in the city. Velvet is caress-proof and matches with both wedge footwear and elegant decolletè and invernal sandals.

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