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...than a cool, confident blue? International Klein Blue?created and so named by French artist Yves Klein in 1957?inspired the palette on dozens of fall runways and has already been worn on the red carpet by trendsetters like Cate Blanchett. For a head-to-toe look, nothing beats MaxMara's easygoing jumpsuit, but for a mere splash of color, look no further than Dior's chunky cage platforms, Valentino's bow clutch or Hermès' Clipper Chrono Plongeur watch. Kartell's Ero/S/is a modern touch for the office. And for the true blue fan, the shade has even migrated...
...Paris and Milan last month, designers were equally inspired by the slightly bohemian '60s look that Saint Laurent made famous. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana took their design cues from a recent trip to Botswana, filling their latest collection with python-trimmed safari looks. And for Italian sportswear giant MaxMara, the cornerstone of the show was a crisp khaki safari jacket shown over a pencil skirt...
...Paris and Milan last month, designers were equally inspired by the slightly bohemian '60s look that Saint Laurent made famous. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana took their design cues from a recent trip to Botswana, filling their spring collection with python-trimmed safari looks. And for Italian sportswear giant MaxMara, the cornerstone of the show was a crisp khaki safari jacket shown over a pencil skirt...
High-end luxury stores like Gucci and Ferragamo line Florence's ritzy Via Tornabuoni, but one addition boasts more than the latest spring fashions. Renovations for the new MaxMara boutique, housed in the 15th century Palazzo Corsi, uncovered a series of elaborate frescoes dating to the 1590s. They are believed to be the creation of well-known 16th century artist Agostino Ciampelli, who worked for the powerful Medici family. MaxMara has also maintained decorations from the 19th century as well as the original bookshelves from the famous bookstore that had occupied the building for more than 100 years...
Most Italians would hardly be fazed by a fresco, but unearthing antiquity in a major shopping center is quite another story. Although locals initially lamented the loss of their beloved independent bookstore, the discovery of the frescoes has given this MaxMara location a helpful dose of historical credibility. With a characteristically European casual attitude toward art history, cashiers and customers mingle freely with those working on the restoration project. --Melia Marden