Island Life Magazine Ltd November/December 2005 | Page 38

FASHION

Italian
style
Inject some serious style into your wardrobe
with the season’s new look of streamlined and
effortless glamour from Artigiano.

T

he elegant mood that is sweeping the catwalks, of
super-stylish monochrome, luxurious fabrics and
precision tailoring, evokes a classic 1950s and

early 60s Italian chic. Isle of Wight-based fashion label,
Artigiano - which aptly means artisan in Italian - has been
fashion’s best kept secret for 10 years.
From black and white separates and the reintroduction of
the twin-set cardi to vibrant pucci-like prints and
exquisitely tailored suits, this winter is all about ladylike
elegance and dressing up.

Classic combinations
With its graceful, feminine collection, Artigiano is offering
a desirable modern slant on Italian style. Famed for its
beautiful designs made out of delicate fabrics such as silk,
velvet and cashmere, its elegant, easy-to-wear and
affordable creations are fast becoming covetable
A r t i g i a n o ’s h u g e l y p o p u l a r o u t l e t s t o re i n C owe s
offers clothes and accessories from previous seasons at
fantastically reduced prices. If you’re in the mood for a
bargain or two, visit the store at 49 High Street, Cowes, PO31
7RR. Tel: [phone].

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collectables.
A few key pieces and accessories from Artigiano’s
exquisite collection is all you need to look georgeously up
to date and well turned out for the new season and beyond.