Italian ways to show amore

Salvatore Ferragamo celebrates Valentine with pink and red.

Salvatore Ferragamo celebrates Valentine’s Day with a capsule collection that revolves around bold shades of Candy Apple, Flamingo Pink, and Nail Polish Red.

This print runs through the entire Valentine’s collection, and sees two archive designs from the ’90s join forces as the star of the show in its selection of silk and bandeau scarves and in its RTW womenswear. Abstract decoration brings these iconic prints together, with their floral tulip detail and a nod to the east from the birds, and the result is a fabulous fusion of designs that creates a pattern like no other, bursting with color and intensity and unquestionably romantic.

For women, the capsule includes a leather Vara cross-body bag with front flap and a leather Vara tote, both with archive print and a Ferragamo bow grosgrain bucket. A phone case and continental wallet also come in the same shades and with Vara bow.

The Candy Apple shade, meanwhile, has been applied to the Vara cross-body bag, mini wallet and a whimsically romantic, heart-shaped key ring.

Footwear features a three-way color block of Candy Apple, white and Flamingo Pink, as seen on the moccasin with double Gancini buckle and the chunky-heeled sandal. The Vara comes in quilted nappa, while the low slipper with Gancini buckle, the sneaker and the Varina ballet flat feature a heritage print.

Jewelry is all about gold and includes a ring, asymmetrical earrings, a bracelet and a charm necklace with Ferragamo lettering and stunning rhinestones.

In men’s accessories, the Gancini pattern steals the show and brings contemporary appeal with its rubber-effect, leather-embossed design and three-dimensional texture. It can be found on bags and in a characterful leather collection of mini and medium shoulder bags and pouches featuring Candy Apple edging that elevates the black Gancini pattern. The same design has also been applied to a wallet, card case and key ring.

The Candy Apple-black pairing takes center stage in footwear, too, with slip-on sneakers in these shades. There are also belts with iconic double Gancini buckle in the same colors.

Men’s jewelry, meanwhile, showcases shades of orange, with leather bracelets featuring a stunning silver-effect Gancini clasp.

In men’s silk accessories, a stylish collection of ties sees quirky little bears placed within a Gancini outline and interspersed with hearts.

In the Philippines, Salvatore Ferragamo is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Greenbelt 4, Rustan’s Shangri-La, and Rustan’s Makati. You can also shop Salvatore Ferragamo online at Trunc.ph and Rustans.com. Visit their website or follow on Instagram for more information.

Make Valentine special with Gucci

Looking for the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day? Make a statement and say it with Gucci.

Gucci highlights iconic pieces she’s sure to love.

A new introduction to the GG Marmont line for Cruise 2019, the mini GG Marmont top handle bag in Dusty Pink has a softly structured shape and an oversized flap closure with Double G hardware. Equipped with a leather top handle and chain shoulder strap, it’s made of matelassé chevron leather with a heart on the back.

The GG Supreme canvas backpack, finished with black leather details and rubberized hardware, is a utilitarian style statement. Crafted from the House's monogram fabric featuring a motif pulled straight from the ’70s archives, the Gucci bookbag brings back tradition in a contemporary way.

The world of Ophidia continues to evolve with new iterations each season. The medium tote with Web is reintroduced as a part of the Aria collection in a vintage-inspired color palette of beige and burgundy. The softly structured bag is completed by Double G hardware — a contemporary take on a Gucci archival belt buckle from the ’70s.

The mini Ophidia shoulder bag with Web is likewise introduced in a new iteration as a part of the Aria collection, crafted from Original GG canvas with inlaid blue and red web stripe. The coveted style is defined by small Double G details at the front tab and zipper pulls.

An essential Gucci style since its debut in the fall-winter 2015 fashion show, the Gucci Princetown leather mule slipper is presented in pink leather. The mule design features the distinctive gold-toned Horsebit, an archival symbol inspired by the equestrian world.

In the Philippines, Gucci is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Greenbelt 4 and Shangri-La Plaza East Wing. Visit their website or follow on Instagram for more details. You may also shop safely from home via SSI’s The Specialist, the SSI Group’s Home Concierge Service.

In love with Prada

Prada celebrates the season of love with iconic key pieces and must-have items.

The Prada Cleo bag conjures the sophisticated allure that reinterprets the iconic design of the brand from the 1990s. Sleek curved lines emphasized by the particular construction rounded on the bottom and sides give this hobo bag a soft, light look. Brushed leather, a modern and versatile material that is distinctive in Prada collections, is ideal for creating new combinations and contrasts. The enamel triangle logo decorates the silhouette.

For men, the black leather bolo tie is a highlight piece. This Saffiano leather tie defined by the triangle logo is the must-have of the season.

Accessories abound as Prada highlights symbol accessories.

Prada's historic symbol decorated with enamel defines this earrings collection. Iconic and sleek, the triangle logo is the protagonist of a new line of jewelry made of 925 sterling silver that reinterprets punk influences in a modern way.

In the Philippines, Prada is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. is located at Greenbelt 4 and Solaire Casino& Resort. Visit their website or follow on Instagram for more details. You may also shop safely from home via SSI’s The Specialist, the SSI Group’s Home Concierge Service.

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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by Stores Specialists, Inc..