INTIMATES

Bologna: over 6000 visitors in just three days -- but Italy's largest lingerie extravaganza goes down without a hitch! Contributing to the success of the event were the number of foreign visitors and exciting innovations, such as Vitrine Tendenze, showcasing the collection itself, and Tendenze Preview, dedicated to the varied fabrics used.
La perla has once again confirmed its position at the peak of the intimate market with the presentation of the inspired and highly original Marvel and Malizia collections.


MARVEL BY LA PERLA UNDERWEAR
Fall/Winter 2001-2002

Marvel ButteflyIridescent butterflies and flowers abound: Marvel's latest collection emphasizes color and the vivacious quality of nature. Bras are the gently curved wings of a butterfly, slips wrap the body in a multicolored flurry. On the sensual side, there are little embroidered butterflies applied directly to the skin with a hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested adhesive.
The shimmering character of the butterfly's wing inspired a heavenly series in violet/gold and red/gold iridescent Lurex.
And where there are butterflies, flowers flourish, this time tropical in nature. The embroidered lace adorning these huge jungle blooms offer up a fascinating tropical landscape in a variegated ton-sur-ton effect, using diverse types of fiber, each in a different shade. This sophisticated and striking technique works extremely well with the collection's black, vibrant grape and pomegranate tones. Among the most striking pieces are a loincloth body-stocking that appears to be a bra from behind, and a corset constructed of three sheets of lace, finished with a front-slit skirt.

MALIZIA BY LA PERLA UNDERWEAR
Fall/Winter 2001-02

MaliziaThe latest Malizia underwear collection presented by La Perla for the coming fall/winter season is a comprehensive study of the last fifty years of fashion. Characteristic accents and touches of glamor have been incorporated into the new designs, with stupendous results!
A warmly welcomed returning veteran is the garter belt. The collection comprises two different interpretations of this provocative undergarment. One is a very thin, string-like affair representing a garland of tiny lace flowers. StringivitaThough delicate, it is a veritable chromatic explosion of fuchsia and woodruff green that cries out for a more adventurous choice of stockings.
The second version of this venerable and much-loved intimate accessory is in actuality the resurrection of a classic 1958 model, the "stringivita", retrieved from the La Perla archives. The design's extraordinary appeal lies in the side straps, fashioned of soft ribbing and positioned high up on the hip. This marvellous creation is worked in precious two-tone variegated lace, and is accompanied by a tanga panty and a push-up bra with latticed straps. The end effect is a delicious and very cunning combination of high-tech detail and a hint of rétro sensuality.


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