| NEWS - February 15, 2010 For the Trade Only - see the brand new Franco Mirabelli Fall/Winter 2010/11 Collection: New York - Fashion Coterie - ENK Show, February 21-23, 2010 Booth 5313, Hall 1E Jacob Javits Center Toronto - Ontario Fashion Exhibitors (OFE) Show, March 20-23, 2010, Booth 122, Halls F&G Toronto Congress Centre Montreal - L.C. Gauthier L'Agence, 294, rue Chabanel Quest, Bureau 303 - 514.381.9709 Vancouver - Gail B Agency, 1951 Glen Drive, Suite 255 - 604.662.3885 NEWS - June 18th, 2009 FRANCO MIRABELLI OPENS NEW MIRABELLI STORE AT BAYVIEW VILLAGE Bucking the economic trend of the last six months which saw more retailers close than open, leading Canadian fashion designer Franco Mirabelli opened a new Mirabelli store in Bayview Shopping Mall on June 6th. At 2,000 square feet, Mirabelli at Bayview is the largest of the three Mirabelli stores, providing ample room for the designer, known for his contemporary, transseasonal suitings, to showcase more special, limited edition designs that are available exclusively at his eponymous stores. "With our lease on our Yorkdale location expiring after 12 years in March 2009, we began to look at other options," says Franco. "The Bayview Village location has enabled us to almost double our previous retail space at Yorkdale and take advantage of a premier location that may not have been available at another time. Also most malls are becoming known for housing big chain stores. We wanted to move away from that environment and be with other like-minded specialty boutiques and designer shops." Mirabelli at Bayview features a natural stone tile floor with the look of concrete. Stainless steel fixtures create a modern, contemporary look while snow-coloured walls and touches of amber add warmth. Customers will have a smart sitting area comprised of oversized black leather furniture - the perfect place to relax while shopping. While Mirabelli at Bayview opens with a summer collection of fresh, light suitings and casual wear, customers will also have a sneak preview of Fall/Winter 2009. Franco expresses Fall 2009 with a focus on sharp tailoring, sculptural suits, well-cut pants and blazers, seductively draped jersey tops, structured dresses with deliberately folded collars and precisely cut coats with definite shape. "The global show down has made everyone stop and take a look at what works and what doesn't," says Franco. "Frivolous ruffles seem silly and old, while sharp tailoring and luxe fabrics are fresh and new. It's about looking at the subtle details of dressing." The other Mirabelli stores are located at 456 Eglinton Avenue West and at 1130 Yonge Street in Rosedale. Mirabelli at Bayview Village is open Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. NATIONAL POST Published: Saturday, January 24, 2009 THE WHITE STUFF - It's easy to be chic and charitable this winter NEWS - January 5th, 2009 FRANCO MIRABELLI'S FASHIONABLE WHITE TEE FOR WINDFALL Leading Canadian fashion designer Franco Mirabelli will add a touch of white to his collection this coming January with a fashionable white Tee in support of Wear White 4 Windfall. This specially designed Tee is a must-have fashionable accessory and will be available exclusively at Franco's three Mirabelli stores located at 454 Eglinton Avenue West, Yorkdale Shopping Centre and 1130 Yonge Street as of January 5th, 2009. All proceeds from the sale of the Tee will benefit Windfall Clothing Service. Additionally, Franco will host a "By Invitation Only" special 'wear white' customer event on WEDNESDAY, January 28th to celebrate his newest boutique - Mirabelli in Rosedale - and to support Windfall's annual white campaign.
NEWS - December 30th, 2008 SPRING/SUMMER 2009 - Crisp, Clean Tailoring With a Lightness of Being Franco Mirabelli captures Spring-Summer 2009 with a Collection featuring crisp, clean tailoring with a lightness of being. With many pieces having a 60s influence, colours are fresh while fabrics range the gamut from edgy technical to stretch satins. Designed to take a woman from day into evening, Mirabelli’s Spring-Summer 2009 Collection has three pre-dominate groupings: Urban Chic Suitings Keeping you cool in warm weather and warm in cool is what a unique ceramic finish in this grouping will do to help make the transition from winter to spring fashionably easy. Suitings in an Italian viscose-lycra blend have a unique ceramic finish that not only provides the ideal trans-seasonal fabric but is opulent to the touch. Look for draped pants with high waists, skinny walking shorts and demure tapered skirts topped with jackets that emphasize the waist. Intricate detailing such as tick stitching, interesting pocket and seaming effects add contemporary flair while a light palette of pale greys and taupes bring a fresh perspective. City Casual Separates Casual dressing at its best, this grouping of stretch cotton suitings and separates is hip and edgy. White top stitching accents endearing black & white gingham checks and bursts of colour ranging from fuschia and apple to turquoise and ANOTHER COLOUR. Black and white separates are the perfect backdrop for Mirabelli’s pure linen shirts with tunic shapes and contrasting collars and pockets. Denim takes on a dazzling look with a metallic lurex yarn. Event Dressing Essentials Special nights on the towns require attention-getting dressing. These rich, jewel tone co-ordinated separates and dresses can be worn year-round for events ranging from dressy casual dinners to high-glam cocktails. Fabrics range from man-made technicals with a crinkly, pleated effect to stretch satins. The overall look is über-chic yet feminine. Franco Mirabelli’s Spring/Summer Collection is available at this three Mirabelli stores in Toronto as well as at fine women’s boutiques across Canada. |
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| NEWS - July 21, 2008 FRANCO MIRABELLI BRINGS CANADIAN FASHION TO ROSEDALE |
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