Italiano
Leather above all, but also fur trimmings and cascades of soft silk are the calling card of Patrizia Lieto, the young Neapolitan model turned designer of original and refined garments who opens this new column of Charme dedicated to emerging designers from Campania. The nouvelle enfant terrible of the Neapolitan fashion world, who has worked in various roles with the Versace family, is cutting out a niche for herself with ideas that aim to highlight the innate femininity of every woman by creating garments like those which the talented Patrizia herself models here for “Charme”. Her precious creations combine extra soft leathers in a range of natural hues to produce an explosive mix of modern and vintage glamour which has taken Italy by storm and it is set to triumph in Moscow, London and Tokyo where the made in Naples label has always met with success. «My main aim is to create garments which highlight beauty and mask any minor imperfections so that my clients and friends can wear them confidence.[charme-gallery] A few excess kilos do not mean you have to opt for unflattering, shapeless clothes that mortify femininity”. Freedom of choice and movement is the imperative for all Patrizia Lieto garments targeted at young women from 20 to 50 years of age who want to dress with flair and bring their sex appeal to the fore. Called “anti-insecurity” garments by some, these closefitting jackets, suits, overcoats, skirts as well as tops and accessories in all the classic and latest colours aim to transform the most reserved housewife into a mysterious vamp. A new frontier of cool for those who want to break out of their mould and step out into a brave new world. The autumn winter 2007- 2008 collection includes garments combining leather with silk and stretch cottons, a choice of materials which marks the strength of all Patrizia Lieto’s creations.
