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SCMP Reporter

Golf label tees off

Chervo,  an Italian-based golf and sportswear specialist, has opened its first boutique in Hong Kong. The new 740sqft  shop (right) features materials such as oak wood, frosted glass and brushed steel accented with green leather finishings. The store carries the label's complete collection of men's and women's golfwear and sportswear as well  as accessories. Chervo, Level 2, Harbour City, TST, tel:  2375 1880.

Boutique opens in the city

German women's label Luisa Cerano  has  also opened its  first  shop in Hong Kong. The under-stated green, grey, white interior  was designed by German  architects Blocher Blocher Partners and reflects  the design of Luisa Cerano stores worldwide. Luisa Cerano, Shop B54, the Landmark, Central, tel: 2530 2682.

Back in business

Sole Alliance has reopened its shop in Kowloon. The 600sqft women's footwear store (below) stocks labels such as JLo by Jennifer Lopez, Arturo Chiang,  Betsey Johnson and Jessica Simpson. The  renovated space  is designed to resemble a cosy walk-in wardrobe with moveable mirrors and linen-upholstered walls. Sole Alliance, Shop 2403, Harbour City, TST, tel:  2926 3010.

Best foot forward

Sole Town, a  footwear mega-store, will open its doors on June 13  in Causeway Bay. Covering  14,000sqft,  the  emporium will  carry footwear and accessories for men, women and children from labels such as Nine West,  Enzo Angiolini, Betsey Johnson, Arturo Chiang,  Steve Madden, Easy Spirit,  Francesco Biasia and many more. Sole Town, 1/F Hang Lung Centre, Causeway Bay, tel: 2577 8303.

Scassi's take on ready-to-wear

American couturier  Arnold Scassi, who has dressed the likes of Jackie  Onassis and  Barbra Streisand,  has announced his return to fashion  on  The Martha Stewart Show. Scassi showed pieces from his  ready-to-wear collection, including a hot pink bias-cut  gown and a red strapless cocktail dress,  due out in autumn.

Robinson fills the Gap

Designer  Patrick Robinson has been named the new creative head of Gap,  according to Fashion Wire Daily. Robinson was formerly the artistic director of the now defunct French fashion house Paco Rabanne and had worked as a designer at brands such as Perry Ellis.

Armani's Ocean-going adventure

Giorgio Armani has added another film partnership to his resume. The Italian designer  collaborated with costume designer  Louise Frogley to dress the stars of Ocean's  Thirteen,  including George Clooney.

All change at Vionnet

London-based Greek designer Sophia Kokosalaki  has announced that she'll leave Vionnet after   10 months. The  designer was appointed artistic director  to breathe life into the  French label  created in 1912 by  Madeleine Vionnet. Kokosalaki has decided to concentrate  on  her own label and will be replaced by  Marc Audibet.



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