RigaFashionGuide

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Contents:

Introduction from the editor I suppose that the best way to start this introduction would be to say “Welcome, our dear visitor!” since first and foremost this magazine is meant for the visitors of Latvia. Here you will be able to find a lot of very interesting, useful and even important information. Riga is known for its hospitality, cozy restaurants and cafes, and also fashionable boutiques that are situated mostly in the Old Town. Latvia has always been known as the fashion capital of the Baltics and it still stays that way. Stylish designer school keeps up its traditions and more and more young and daring fashion designers emerge from Latvia every year and each of them has a good chance of becoming the next international big thing. European companies that place their orders with young Latvian designers also have a large impact on the development of Latvian fashion.

There are a lot of model contests, international exhibitions annually taking place in Riga and since 2005 there is also an annual professional Baltic Fashion Week. Famous fashion designers and European fashion-business representatives visit Riga during the BFW. The Latvian fashion industry has risen to a new level and it becomes more and more attractive for European investors and big fashion brands. It is not a secret that today there are more different clothes, footwear, watch and gift boutiques in Riga that in any other Baltic capital. Location of Riga, its traditions, culture and delicate beauty of both the city and its inhabitants are just some of the things that contribute to it. We invite you for a walk in the city, which will tell you about the latest trends of Latvian fashion and will introduce you to the best fashionable boutiques of the Latvian capital, as well as it will become your guide in search of some of the best beauty parlors, prestigious restaurants and small cozy cafes.

Riga, the city of legends, will not leave you indifferent and you will definitely want to come back again!

Irina Danilova

Editor in Chief: Irina Danilova Design: PrePrintDesign Photography: Aleksandrs Kendenkovs www.stylefoto.lv Translating Editor: Eugenia Djuzhakova Publishing Director: Joel Kalvik e-mail: info@rigafashionguide.lv www.rigafashionguide.lv

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Welcome to Riga Palazzo Italia Emporio Armani GF Ferre Boss Wolford boutique Sordi boutique Kabuki Toskana Twin-Set Skala boutique Junior boutique Privilege Tre Letti JC Castelbajac + Rossignol Chapurin boutique G4Free A message from Messagerie Gianmarco Lorenzi Alberto Guardiani Tops!

Vicini Anna Led Louvre boutique Mont Blanc boutique Royal Boutique Vendome Helvetia Vivienne Salute Day Spa L’escale Seduction by light... iPod touch Miss Domina World YSL winter look Map Center Map Old town

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Latvia is a small country, yet you would be surprised to see how many places of interest are there. Among the most famous architectural monuments is the Turaide castle in the Sigulda surroundings, the Rundale castle (Biron castle) near Bauska, as well as the catholic basilica in Aglona.

One of the fastest developing tourist destinations is also Kurzeme, a region located at the very West shore of the Baltic sea, near the cities of Ventspils and Liepaja. Of course, the main destination point is Riga, or, in the summertime, Jurmala.

Riga is the capital of Latvia. It was founded in 1201. The city is rich with architectural monuments, with the famous “Old Town”, which is on the Unesco list of historical heritage. There is a great variety of architectural styles, ranging from classical, Gothic and Art Nouveau to Russian Proletariat and modern. Many parts of the Old Town have been made trafficfree and, in fact, Brivibas bulvaris (Freedom Boulevard) is a pedestrian walkway that separates this section of town from the newer areas.

There is a legend about the establishment of Riga, which said that a long time ago,

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a giant named Big Kristaps was carrying of Big Kristaps was standing. Now there is people across the Daugava river right to a glass box on the bank of Daugava and there is a statue of the Big the place where later Kristaps, carrying a child the city grew. He built SOME FACTS: on his shoulder. himself a house on the The population of Latvia is right bank of the river. approximately 2, 317 mil- In the time between the st nd One night he was lion. Around 70% of the 1 and the 2 World Wars awakened by a child population resides in the Riga gained a status as screaming on the one of the most elegant cities; the other 30% lives in other side of the river. cities - a fashion capital of rural areas He went after the child Eastern Europe. and started carrying Today the city is being Major ethnicitieshim across the river. constantly reconstructed Latvians 58, 6% The child became so and renovated. It is quickRussians 28, 8% heavy by the middle ly becoming a modern Byelorussians 3, 9% of the road that the European city, a cultural Ukrainians 2, 6% giant barely managed center of international Polish 2, 5% to carry him to the events, like Eurovision Lithuanians 1, 4% other bank and put festival in 2003, and the Others 2, 2% him to sleep next to World Hockey Championhimself. In the mornThe official language is ship in 2006. ing, when he woke Jurmala is “the pearl” of Latvian, although many up, there was a chest, people also speak Russian Latvia and the largest of filled with money, on Baltic resorts located right and English. a child’s place. Kristaps on the shore of the Gulf saved this money, and, of Riga. Gorgeous sandy after his death, it was beaches framed with over Public transportation: used to build the city.

30 kilometers worth of Buses, trolleys, street cars First houses were built (trams), taxis centuries old pine trees, right where the house Average cost for all but taxi- fresh breeze and the 0, 30Ls (0,40 – 1.01.2008) Average cost for taxi- 0, 70 Ls/km (tips are not usual) Average cost for dinner- 710 Ls Average tip- 10%

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sound of waves. Add mineral gazers, healing mud, and hundred-year traditions of treatments in Jurmala SPAs, hospitality and service of European level, as well as the carefully guarded wooden architecture- it will make you want to come back again and again.

During the past couple of years Riga has become a tourist city. Now there is no such term as “High season” in this city, as every season brings another wave of tourists and it seems that this process is

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never-ending. Some people come here for business, some to have fun, but some just to spend some time in this beautiful city and absorb the special atmosphere that no other town in Europe has.

Usually tourists can be divided into three parts – some of them prefer staying in hotels, where everything is taken care of, including cleaning and breakfast (www.allhotels.lv); some choose staying in the apartments in the Old Town, which is a lot cheaper than hotels and is

extremely comfortable for large groups of people (www.riga-style.com) or there is another group – mostly young travelers, who usually stay in hostels (www. riga-hostel.com).

But no matter where you are staying, there is only one thing that matters the most – you are in Riga and we will make sure that our guide will be helpful to you and you will find a lot of interesting offers here.

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Global Fashion Group Corporation will be celebrating its tenth anniversary next year. Today such famous stores as prestigious Palazzo Italia, footwear and accessory boutique +IT, exclusive menswear boutique Ermenegildo Zegna and in the nearest future such boutiques as Richmond and Kenzo are united under this cooperation. It is a chain of the high fashion boutiques that offers the most fashionable clothes, footwear and accessories of the leading designers.

Palazzo Italia As of right now it is the biggest multi brand boutique in the Baltics, situated in the very center of the Latvian capital. The reconstruction works have been finished for some time already, which resulted in the expansion of the product mix. There are many shops situated on the five floors of Palazzo Italia that offer a wide choice of clothes for men, women and young people by the famous Haute Couture designers. There you will find the latest collections by Ralph Lauren (Black Lable, Blue Lable), Valentino, Chloé, Roberto Cavalli, Antonio Marras, Iceberg, Frankie Morello, Dsquared2, Richmond (John Richmond, Richmond X, Richmond Denim), Prada, D&G, Costume National, Missoni and many others, some of which will be completely new for the inhabitants of Riga and guests of the city. All of these brands are now represented by their autumn-winter collections 2007-2008.

+IT IT Holding from Milan is one of the biggest high-end designer clothes and accessory manufacturers. There are + IT shops in almost all capitals and big cities of the world. Stylish interior, developed by Italian designers is integrated in all the shops.

Besides, a boutique in Riga, being the new addition to the +IT family is said to be even better than the one in Milan! The new +IT, which is situated on the first floor of Palazzo Italia, is offering you amazingly beautiful and at the same time affordable footwear and, of course, accessories.

Such great brands as Ferre, GF Ferre, Exte, Just Cavalli, C’N’C offer their latest footwear collections there.

Polo Ralph Lauren The history of the famous American designer Ralph Lauren has started out in Ukraine. His parents were the emigrants of the first wave and designer decided to take an alias name.

Nowadays he isn’t just a famous designer – he is a creator of a special lifestyle. Up to this moment Ralph Lauren is known as one of the most commercially successful designers in the world of fashion. For example his line Polo has become an exclusive supplier of the Wimbledon Championships up to the year 2010.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation is one of the leaders in design and marketing, offering lifestyle products of premium quality in four categories: clothes, household items, accessories and fragrances. During more than 35 years the reputation and specific image of the Polo Corporation has been strengthened by the growing range of offered products, development of new brands and becoming familiar with new international markets. Now this brand is also accessible for the inhabitants of Riga. The design of this boutique is cozy and luxurious at the same time. But you will also be surprised by the price politics of the brand. And if the first lines of Ralph Lauren are those of a higher price, then prices in the Polo Ralph Lauren boutique are rather democratic. In order to fully appreciate the advantages of this line by the famous designer – make sure to visit the Polo Ralph Lauren boutique and experience its amazing atmosphere!

Address: Kr.Barona str. 2, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia

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Ph.: +371 67070930, E-mail: office@gfg.lv Open daily: 10:45-22:00 Sunday: 11:00-20:00

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The Empire of Armani

Giorgio Armani is not only the President of the Armani Group and a sole stock owner for Giorgio Armani S.p.A., but also the head of one of the most famous Fashion Houses, with world sales of 4 billion euros, 4700 employees, 13 factories, and more than 250 retail stores in 36 countries.

Managed by Giorgio Armani, Armani Group is one of the few independent companies with a proven business strategy in this sector. Master’s own view on fashion and style, as well as his unique capabilities, were the base for the success of Giorgio Armani S.p.A. Even nowadays, he is actively involved in the strategic management of the company, and supervises all the aspects of design and clothes produced under his name. Giorgio Armani has been creating clothing and accessories collections with his signature on them for more than 30 years. This includes the Emporio Armani collections that offer wide choice of clothes for every occasion. There are five levels of luxury in the

Address: Elizabetes str. 51, Phone: +371 67240023 Open hours: Mon-Fri – 10:00-20:00, Sat – 10:00-18:00

Armani Empire: Giorgio Armani, clothing line haute couture; Armani Collezioni (1979), a ready-to-wear clothing line; Armani Exchange (1991), an affordable collection of the most actual season trends; Armani Junior, collection for young dandies; and Emporio Armani (1981), a sporting line that underlines daring Italian style blended with natural elegance.

Armani clothing is known for its restraint and lack of unnecessary details that people can easily live without. One of the professional secrets of the designer is the use of thick fabric made from five or even eight fibres of different colours.

The fibres seem to blend into one neutral tone when one looks at them from the distance. The main concepts of the Armani House are simplicity and minimalism. His style is an ideal mix of refined elegance and plain comfort.

Emporio Armani boutique, that opened in Riga a couple of years ago, offers clothing for men and women, shoes, and accessories (purses, shades, watches).

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Gianfranco Ferre, who is once and for all conquered by the traditions of the Dior Fashion House, does not worship “restraint”. Luxury is always welcomed in his collections. Maybe, that is the reason why his contribution to the prosperity of Italian and world fashion cannot go unnoticed. Gianfranco Ferre, “the bearded colossus”, as called by the journalists, is the head of a very profitable business, with a turnover of more than 300 million, and profit reaching 70 million French francs.

Gianfranco Ferre - this name is traditionally connected to a large number of innovatory ideas that immediately turn into fashion trends. Every new collection of the Master becomes an instant hit. “My collection is a confession of sorts, which starts from the first drawing and continues until the first fitting.

During fitting, everything takes shape and becomes obvious. At this stage the important things are the walk, the movements, the rustling of the fabric. Each collection is a story on its own: with a prologue, main theme, epilogue, and possibly, even a moral to it”this is how the designer defines his view on fashion.

Daring decisions and classical lines, elegance and daily simplicity are represented literally in every collection of this outstanding couturier. The manysidedness of his talent finds its reflection both in combination of different materials and the combination of the most exquisite fabric with leather and fur.

Last year, a new GFF store was opened in the northern capital of the European fashion –Riga, where you can see the new couturier collection and purchase the things you liked.

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The history of the Hugo Boss black label is not the typical one: usually, the founder of the famous brand contributes to the development of fashion and his company is named after him while he is still alive.

It was different with Hugo Boss. In 1923 Hugo Boss established a company in a small German town of Metzingen. During 1920s he made overalls for workers, protective clothes, and raincoats for soldiers.

And the suits that are basically a trademark of the brand nowadays, first came out only in 1953, a couple of years after the death of Hugo!

Nowadays, Hugo Boss is one of the most influential companies in the fashion world, with annual turnover around billion and a half. As a part of the branchy Hugo Boss retail network, that includes 250 Boss brand stores, the brand is represented in more than 100 countries. Due to the fact that HUGO BOSS is actively involved in differ-

ent areas of life, this name has become a symbol of well-being, modern perception of life, life style. Every year the company provides around 200 tuxedos for the Oscar academy awards, due to the fact that Hugo Boss male is active, success-oriented, selfconfident, with an impeccable taste and always keeps up with the times.

A male clothing brand, once associated with classical suits of perfect stitch, Hugo Boss has reinvented itself into a high-class clothing brand where the classic, casual and evening clothes exist in harmony...

The main black label Boss HUGO BOSS is for successful businessmen, top managers and politicians; Hugo HUGO BOSS- red label for alternative youth; Baldesarini HUGO BOSS is for exquisite clients, and all the clothes included in this collection are hand-made. All these brands make Hugo Boss a fashion legislator on the international arena.

Nowadays, Hugo Boss is one of the most popular clothing companies for men.

Hugo Boss, represented by a wide variety of products that meets the individual needs of the client, and guarantees highest quality with its distinctive design and attractive correlation between the price and the quality. In order to ensure the highest level of presentation for its products, the Hugo Boss collections are offered only in exclusive and carefully selected stores, like the Boss boutique in Riga. Quality and design, innovation and creativity are the driving elements of the brand.

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WOLFORD Autumn/Winter 007- 00 Inspiration Tradition paired with vision. Or: Austria and the rest of the world as a harmonious symbiosis. This is how you could describe the key thread running through the new Autumn/Winter collection by Wolford.

Designer Antonio Berardi took Austria’s most creative contemporaries and art movements as the inspiration for his second Wolford collection: famous names such as the Vienna Workshops, Klimt, Freud, the Biedermeier style and the house of Habsburg.

Their most prominent artistic styles in terms of form, colour, line, meaning, symbolism and semantics are represented in this outstanding textile collection.

Realisation Tidy geometric patterns and carefully considered colours appear, as do small but precious details and opulent materials, all lending an air of luxury. Strong borrowings from a more heavy military style can be as seductive as a lighter, more playful design. Strong colours, flowing designs, light and shade harmonise perfectly with soft pastel colours, simple classics and neat surfaces.

Occasionally a leading theme emerges where mutual inspiration otherwise abounds.

our hectic everyday lives. For these calm and relaxed times, for leisurely evenings, for a cup of tea by the fireplace, snuggling with a loved one and many other treasured moments, Wolford is introducing a small but exquisite Lounge Wear collection. The benefits are convincing: wellness for body and senses with comfortable, cosy fashion and a sophisticated look.

Wolford Lounge Wear – relaxed fashion for private moments

Ready-to-wear The change from accessory to readyto-wear brand becomes even more apparent with this collection, as skirts, trousers, coats, dresses, pullovers, etc. form complete themes, ideal for mixing and matching with one another and with basic items of clothing. Enchanting mixed garments and new, high-quality materials made from silk and cashmere ensure luxury appeal. Hosiery and a range of accessories such as scarves, hats, shrugs, gloves and belts add a touch of class to any wardrobe.

Luxury spas, lounge music, yoga… these things make us feel good, relax us, and give us a respite from

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WOLFORD Boutique 28 Terbatas str.

Riga, Latvia.

Phone: + 371 67 282 097 www. wolford.com

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The Sordi boutique chain is situated on the cozy street of the Old Town (Valnu 1 and 12) and it offers some of the most popular and demanded brands. Only the first lines of the latest women wear, footwear and accessories by famous designers are represented here. Clothes by Emanuel Ungaro, Bally and Victor Rolf - need no introduction. Items by the famous Comme des Garçons brand are especially charming. As we all know, there is no limit to the creativity of Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo, who is the leader of this famous fashion house. This woman, together with her irreplaceable helper Junya Watanabe, has dedicated her whole life to erasing the borders of fashion design, and she once again surprises us with her original line presented in the Sordi boutique. People say that Comme des Garçons is now more popular than Yamamoto and Issey Miyake

altogether...

Another interesting brand - Ferragamo, is represented here not only by its autumn-winter collection of 2007, but also by spring-summer collections of 2008! Salvatore Ferragamo is known for his prestigious past and incredible potential in the industry of luxury. Salvatore has left us 350 patented inventions and a timeless credo of the brand: “High fashion and comfort and inseparable”.

Footwear lines of the Sordi boutique also amaze us with some very famous brands: Emanuel Ungaro, John Galliano, Cloe and Plein Sud. But we would like to pay special attention to the “crazy” footwear collections of the unique Haute Couture maestro – Marc Jacobs. The history of his becoming is very similar to those of John Galliano and Alexander MacQueen...

In the beginning of the 90-s Marc’s favorite thing was to visit

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the nightclubs of New York, where he studied the style of the local visitors.

And in the morning he could sit outside for hours having discussions with his friends about the clothes of people who were walking by. Therefore it is not surprising that there has always been an impact of street culture in his collections. In 1993 this impact led to a huge explosion in the world of fashion. Marc offered the world a collection, which consisted of huge boots; tiny flower dotted sundresses and outstretched shapeless clothes that looked like they had been purchased in the second hand shop. Jacob’s employee – the owner of the Perry Ellis fashion house, which is known as an elegant one, immediately requested him to leave his position of

the art-director. But a couple of years later it turned out that this collection put a start to one of the biggest fashion trends of the 90-s – grunge. And this year maestro surprised us with a “patchwork” bag made out of many small pieces of leather for the Louis Vuitton brand and he also created shoes with a “reversed heel”… Nowadays Marc Jacobs footwear is a seasonal revolution: sometimes bland and boring, yet surprisingly attractive and sometimes vivid and crazy with crystal heels decorated with huge rhinestones.

All this and a lot more you can find in the Sordi boutique and it is definitely a great idea to dedicate one of your winter days to the best shopping you could possibly have!

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Popular shop network Toskana and Kabuki just keeps on growing. It’s been a year since the day when the second Kabuki shop has opened its doors for the new customers. The boutique, which is situated on the cozy Valnu street in the building number 4, in the Old Town, offers you the first lines of the collections by Kenzo Defile (with creative support by Antonio Marras), Armani Collezione, Alberta Ferretti, Christian Lacroix, Valentino, Pollini.

The second Kabuki (Kungu, 1), decorated in Japanese style, offers its visitors two famous brands: Kenzo & Valentino Roma.

The world of Kenzo is all about free and clean cut, original color and rhythm combinations. Collections full of light, decorated with exotic plants and flowers. The style by Kenzo is open for experiments and new ideas. It has always been this way. Kenzo Takada became a first Japanese to manufacture items under his own name in Paris in 1970. His collections are always about artistic impromptu built on soft contrasts and created with a perfect sense of humor. A combination of Western fashion traditions (the

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endless whirlwind of saturated colors, diversity of fabric, mix of ethnic and classical motives) and Eastern perception about the world spirit of the nature – these are the things that make the Kenzo collections inimitable. Kenzo Takada has left the company that he created in the end of the last century, as soon as he understood that the spirit of his creativity keeps on living in the hearts and souls of his team. Nowadays Kenzo consists of creations by Antonio Marras, worldwide known designer, who is a creative direc-

tor of the Kenzo line for women as of September 2003. Carefully keeping the original traditions alive, he brought in a very bright and individual style. Fashion critics admit that the Kenzo showcases during the Paris Fashion Week have been the most impressive and rememberable for the past couple of seasons.

The second boutique also offers some very interesting brands, such as…

Kenzo defile – incredibly beautiful, yet very believable fashion line.

Alberta Ferretti - «Beautiful, self-confident women, who accept their individuality and are not afraid to interact with the world and express themselves through their clothes” – this is how a famous Italian designer and the founder of one of the biggest corporate groups Aeffe describes her clients. Collections

by Alberta Ferretti have always been very popular all over the world. Besides, even the members of Royal family, Hollywood and pop celebrities are often seen in clothes designed by her. This is the first season when this brand is presented in Latvia.

The Armani Collezione line needs no introduction, just like the founder of the

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brand himself – Giorgio Armani. Exquisite and always recognizable style!

Maestro Christian Lacroix – is one of the brightest and most influential personalities in the fashion world. Revealing theatricality of the Lacroix models brings in an element of celebration and allows a person to try on different “masks”, which is a very valuable quality from the point of view of the modern design.

Another incredible haute couture genius - Valentino and his line Roma. It is a rather new fashion line of this famous House, and it is notable for a simplicity of the cut and incredible curves. The perfection of the Valentino Roma design and style, gracefulness of the lines and allure of these clothes provides you with the feeling of comfort and lightness.

Accessories and footwear of the Kabuki boutique, (Valnu 4), are represented by

the famous Pollini brand, which has appeared in Latvia for the first time this season as well. Pollini – a famous Italian footwear brand of the haute de gamme level, which in English means - “sublime art”. Elegance and quality – manufacturers use only the best material and exquisiteness of designer solutions, sublime production quality of the shoetree have granted Pollini a status of legend in the industry of fashionable footwear and accessories. A special place in this brand is reserved for the Pollini by Rifat Ozbek. Rifat Ozbek, a star of world fashion, is a leading designer of this brand’s clothes. This fascinating master, of Turkish background, has conquered the hearts of European public. Critics describe his creations as complicated and sexy, at the same time calling the Ozbek himself a pioneer of style.

And once again, introducing to you some of the best boutiques in Riga, we insist that it is always better to see everything with your own eyes instead of just reading about it.

Addresses: Valnu str. 4, Phone: +371 67212003 Open hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00-20:00 Sat: 11:00-19:00 Sun: 11:00-17:00

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What could possibly be more beautiful than woman’s body? And what could be a better decoration for woman’s body than sophisticated lingerie? Popular shop chain “Toskana” offers the biggest choice of lingerie, swimwear, pantyhose and stockings of world’s famous manufacturers. The leader of this elite group would be La Perla.

It is a very famous Italian brand, which became popular because of its ability to understand the deep interconnection between woman’s wishes and her outer appearance. During its almost half of century long existence, La Perla has created a

special language to express the emotional world of women by trying to reach out to all of them, support their individuality and personal style as well as studying different aspects of female sensuality.

In the central boutique, situated on Brivibas street 73, you will find lingerie, swimwear, dressing-gowns, pajamas, pantyhose and stocking created not only by La Perla, but also by many other famous brands. For example Chantal Thomas – a famous French lingerie and accessory designer. She creates very playful and sexy lingerie. She prefers stocking belts, corsets and suspenders.

Especially corsets! Chantal Thomas - is a splendid brand, which tries to bring a motive of alluring bohemian pleasures into every woman’s mind.

Another brand that makes every woman’s heart pant is Lise Charmel. This brand makes lingerie for women, who seek perfection in everything. For its production Lise Charmel developed not only extra feminine and exquisite forms, but even chose a special kind of tulle. Cottons, used for embroidery are subjected to special processing, after which they become incredibly soft and natural.

A little less famous Spanish brand Andres Sarda isn’t any less attractive than its wellknown colleagues. The fall-winter collection 2007-2008 has surprised everyone – a luxurious bra made out of dark blue chatoyant silk with bowknots in decadent style… There are a lot of lace, see-through fabric, bowknots in the latest collections of this brand, mostly black, dark-blue and dark-pink colors prevail.

Another internationally famous brand - Cotton Club. Their motto is: a freedom of choice, perfect taste, original style and vivid personality. Cotton Club lingerie is an essence of forbidden woman, passion and exposed feelings…

Simone Perele – is a legendary brand in the world of fashion for women. Unique esthetics and style are based on the “sur mesure” concept – a perfect landing. Without accepting any financial support from outside, this company has always been a truly French brand. The biggest advantage of Simone Perele is a balance between ultra fashionable appearance, comfort and exquisiteness.

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You can also find a famous Lejaby brand in the same boutique on Brivibas 73. Creations of this company have always been very light and comfortable.

Attractive brand Chantelle is more than just beauty – according to the critics. Since the beginning of the new advertising campaign starring Stephanie Seymour this brand is presenting itself as exquisite lingerie for mature women. The biggest advantages of Chantelle are – a perfect placement, the quality of cut and materials, exquisite design, simplicity and comfort, amazing color palettes, sex appeal, price and of course status value of the brand.

As for the production of another popular brand Aubade, it is rather hard to find

subject. This swimwear will emphasize what is needed to be emphasized and will hide what should be hidden.

There are models with silk inserts, elastic swimming suits, decorated with beads and embroidery. Swimwear by Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Lise Charmel, being some of the most famous brands, need no description – you would have to see them for yourself!

Verde Veronica is a rather new brand on the Baltic market and it is offered only in «Toskana».

One of the most fashionable prints of the last season – “peas” is all over the models of this brand. And to finish up our trip into the world of beautiful lingerie we would like to tell you about one of the most original brands - Marie Jo. The key goal of the new collections of the Belgian designer is to let the woman wearing this lingerie feel a beyond esthetic eroticism, sensuality and grace. The collection’s designers were inspired by the Oscar winning movie “Memoirs of a Geisha” and it is very noticeable.

All this and even more you can find in any of the shops of the “Toskana” chain in Riga.

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Address: Riga, Brivibas Str. 73 Open hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10:00 – 19:00 Sat.: 10:00 – 18:00 Sun.: 10:00 – 17:00 someone who wouldn’t be familiar with its sensual annual calendar. It is the first brand that started promoting lingerie as a pleasure production. Before that lingerie was considered to be a functional product only.

Swimwear and beach accessories are relevant no matter what the season is. After all summer does not end in the fall, it continues on in resorts, beauty salons, SPA and swimming pools. Nicole Olivier has been on the market for more than 40 years and it is a well known manufacturer of high quality swimwear. The main concept of the Nicole Olivier design is that they approach the creation of the swimwear as if it was outerwear. Colorful, original and brave models allow one not only to swim and sunbathe, but also look great.

Anna Club brand (one of the La Perlа lines) has offered its own vision on the

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Kalku str. 14 Open hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10:00 – 19:00 Sat.: 10:00 – 18:00 Sun.: 10:00 – 17:00 Chaka str. 37 Open hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10:00 – 19:00 Sat.: 10:00 – 18:00 Sun.: 10:00 – 17:00

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is produced in LIGHT FORCE factory, using a wide and modern range of knitting machines. Over 2000 pieces are produced daily. Always keeping abreast of trends in the market, more dresses, skirts and trousers have been

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Twin-Set, a product of Light force srl, is a brand name which was created in 1990 and stemmed from an idea of Simona Barbieri, the brand’s creative director.

The collection makes use of research and experimentation by a team of creative young people who interpret the latest emotions and tendencies in an absolutely free and original manner.

In this way a new femininity takes shape, a femininity which expresses itself in unconventional combinations: palettes, embroidered tulle, and trims come together to create unusual chromatic and tactile effects; cheeky and ironic slogans wink at a frivolous approach to seduction, slashes of color and artisan treatments create the uniqueness of the garment.

The collection is for the trendy, feminine woman, who likes wearing embroidered lace and romantic inserts, sometimes with sexy slogans in spray prints. TWIN-SET is essentially a knitwear collection and

introduced into the collection over the last few seasons. It aims to offer a complete look the more exclusive of customers, those with their own individual style.

Going from strength to strength, the range is now stocked in some of the world’s best shops and department’s stores, as well as the TWIN-SET shops in northern Italy.

The brand’s owner and driving force is Simona Barbieri, who translates her exuberant creative vein info feminine romantic collections with a sparkling, colorful and almost eccentric twist. Since her debut, this young stylist has designed soft sexy body shapes with lightweight fabrics, rich embroidery, in this way outlining the fundamental features of TWIN-SET style.

Her style and personal path have led her to

the creation of increasingly more sophisticated and elegant collections, without ever giving up on that unique and feminine icon of her debut. Wonderful yarns, knit stitches, lines and prints breathe life into a total look that is a must-have for her clients, contemporary sensual wom womfollow en, metropolitan and feminine, followers of the latest trends but with marked individuality.

Address: Brivibas str. 66 Entrance from Gertrudes str.

Ph.: +371 67293527 +371 29265166 Open hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10:00 – 20:00 Sat.: 10:00 – 19:00 Sun.: 11:00 – 17:00

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in everything The new collections offered in the Skala boutique will pleasantly surprise both the visitors of Riga and local fashion lovers. New arrivals from men and women collections by such huge fashion industry stars as Dirk Bikkemberg, Gaetanonavarra and Philipp Plein are available here. The latter isn’t that widely known yet. Philipp Plein, who once used to be a furniture designer, is famous for being the first designer ever to use the tattoo technique to decorate his collections.

His last year’s collection, with Swarovski crystal skulls, has attracted everyone’s attention! The new collection by the

maestro is also worth your attention.

Some worldwide known brands are also represented here: Philosophy di Alberta Ferreti, VDP, Marsell, Stone Island. By the way, the idea to create Stone Island came from the thought of using materials that have never been used before to create menswear. As a result we have some very unique items both in the meaning of design and quality. The technology of the creation of the materials is borrowed from other industrial spheres. The Stone Island clothes are meant for men, who enjoy qualitative and stylish things without excessive luxury and screaming colors.

The jeans brands like True Religion, 7 for all mankind – are all leaders in the premium-denim class. Leather and jeans, pretentious and not too much, stylish clothes for young people can nowadays attract even older customers: Rock & Republic, D. Exterior, Claudio Orciai, C.P. Company, Coast Weber Ahaus, Amor and Psyche, Marithe Francois, Girbaud, n.d.c., Evisu and Faith — basically every brand can be called a reference point in the fashion world. Skala boutique is the place where you could find clothes that are in style today at the same time emphasizing your own individuality.

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Address: Riga, Terbatas str. 36 Open hours: Mon.-Fri.: 11:00 – 20:00 Sat.: 11:00 – 19:00 Sun.: 11:00 – 17:00

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Boutique “Junior” Address: Skolas str., 10.

Phone: +371 67333113 Open hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10:00 – 19:00 Sat.: 10:00 – 18:00 Sun.: 12:00 – 16:00

The newest field of the fashion business is fashion for children. And we don’t mean just simple clothes for children by famous brands, but collections that copy style, trends and directions of adult prêt-a-porter and even Haute Couture collections.

This field is very new – it is only a little over 5 years old, but it is developing very fast.

Italian designers have always said that parents should create image of the happy future together with their kids by helping them choose stylish clothes.

The children clothes boutique Junior (Skolas str. 10) is offering collections from the leading fashion designers for the first time in Riga. Such brands as “Baby Dior”, “Dolce & Gabbana Junior”, Ferrari”, “Paciotti” etc are represented here.

The images are rather ambiguous in this season. The silhouettes of various historical periods, stylistically different trimming details and unexpected materials are all blended in one attire. The main image of the season is dramatic, sweet and sentimental. Children have a chance to look just like the heroes from their favorite books and movies. For example D&G Junior is uniting the boys and girls with a denim theme, which becomes a subject of many experiments in order to have a chance to look different every time. Every collection pays more attention to new mothers offering them gift sets for toddlers, covers and even bibs with company’s logo. The D&G Junior line managed to offer the kids miniaturized variants of the adult clothes,

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adjusting them accordingly to kid’s age.

And for example the Baby Dior clothes are similar to the “adult” line of Dior Boutique. But at the same time they are more reserved – it is a recognizable and obviously expensive casual style, dedicated no so much to the fashionable trends, but mostly to the creativity of the founder of the brand – elegant dresses and suits in 50s style, mostly in vivid, clear colors.

Famous La Perla brand is represented in this boutique by the underwear for girls by the same name and products for boys - Griggio Perla. Another newcomer of the season is the warmest and at the same time almost weightless down parka Moncler. Conquering the banks of snow, skating-rinks and mountain flanks in this down parka is an amazing experience!

Another interesting and rather new brand on the market is Ferrari. This worldwide famous brand now offers a line of clothes for children. The Jam Session Group, with Matteo Cambi in charge, has declared: “By offering our new product, we plan to diversify the child sector of the market with this alluring offer. We want to present the Italian style for children by offering soft and comfortable clothes”. Besides all that, you will be able to find some of the best footwear brands for your kid in the Junior boutique. Teaching a child to keep up with the fashion means giving him a chance to not only stand out, but also be ready for experiments and be able to have a positive outlook on life.

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“We don’t just sell what we have, we help you find or create exactly what you need!”

Fur for Your Winter Road

Privilege Berga Bazaars St. Marijas 13/7 Riga, LV-1050 Ph.: +371 6 7284046 Fax: +371 6 7240393 privilege@apollo.lv

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All these tag lines refer to the cozy Privilege boutique, which is situated in the quiet part of the city – in Berga Bazars. Privilege has been working on the Latvian market for 6 years and company’s founder believess that fur isn’t an exclusive luxury only!

Nowadays, fur isn’t just popular; it is also very democratic and is known as an n ecological “fabric” nicest for human touch.

What could possibly be more beautiful and at the same time more comfortable than fur? Fur is conquering the catwalks all over the globe, appearing even in summer season collections.

Part of a global trend for natural reproducible fabrics. Most fur today comes from ranched animals breeded under ethical conditions.

The Privilege boutique is specializing in presenting fur garments of high quality, modern and rather innovative. The majority of the fur garments offered in the boutique is outerwear and various accessories: from scarves, gloves to cute tiny attire and headwear. If you are well-informed in this sphere, then you know that nowadays fur is undergoing many different ways of processing: trimming, style cut, coloring, bleaching (including partial), laser cutting and many more. That is why now you have a possibility to bring all your fantasies to life. Privilege has its own fur workshop, which allows to expand the range of new and popular items. Some of fur is purchased at international auctions, after which it undergoes a high quality processing in the European fur factories.. This ensures that the product is adapted to the Baltic climate and taste.. The stylish design of items is created by famous European and local designers. The collection of the boutique allows to choose items according to one’s taste and pocket.

Open hours: Mon.-Fri.: 11:00-19:00 Sat.: 10:00-18:00 www.bergabazars.lv

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he elegant Grand Palace Hotel is located in the quiet centre of the historical cobble-stoned 15th century Old Town of Riga, surrounded by ancient monuments and central to most sightseeing objects, governmental offices and major banks. Built as the Central Bank of Latvia in 1877, it offers a place of warmth and comfort, accompiened by attentive and impeccable service.

The hotel has been voted as Latvia’s Leading Hotel from 2003 – 2007 by the body of World Travel Awards and is the only member of “The Leading Hotels of the World” and “Virtuoso” in Latvia.

Address: Pils street 12 LV-1050, Riga, Latvia Phone: +371 6704 4000 Fax: +371 6704 4004 grandpalace@schlossle-hotels.com www.grandpalaceriga.com

Location: Old Town Breakfast: full breakfast Hotel facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, health club with sauna, gym and steam room, business centre, meeting and banqueting facilities, parking near the hotel, complimentary wireless Internet Rooms: 56 rooms located in 5 floors offers: minibar, safe, flat screen TV, telephone, trouser press, armchair and desk. Bathroom features heated floor, bath and shower together, hairdryer, scales, slippers, bathrobe and bathroom amenities.

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by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is a rather famous and a very interesting person.

Fashionable designer, marquise de Castelbajac, a president of the French prêt-a-porter Federation.

Being a descendant of Red Cross Knights, marquise de Castelbajac has spent his childhood behind the walls of religious boarding school. Today, a famous designer and couturier is drawing angels on the walls of the buildings of the city. And crowds of viewers are flocking to the Charlety stadium in order to catch a glimpse of the 30 models wearing all the items designed by him during the 30 year period…

He created his first collections in the year 1975, and later became one of the first designers to design clothes for active rest. Starting from the year 2003 he has been working in cooperation with Rossignol company. Castelbajac works not only with clothes, but also with furniture, interior design and even car design. Some of his creations got themselves a worldwide name – once he sew 50 teddy bears together in order to create an amazing coat, which was demonstrated

by Vanessa Paradis, John-

Dreamy Toile de Jouy A complete outfit featuring the ever-popular toile de Jouy, with blue biro-style mountain and fir tree prints on a white background. A snug-fitting jacket made of stretchable, waterproof and insulating fabric, with a high neck and integrated hood.

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ny Depp’s wife. Later on such celebrities as Diana Ross and Madonna have tried this coat on. Designer has confessed that he had never had a teddy bear in his childhood. And since this toy had a very special place in his heart, he decided to create something special and give it a name of “Teddy Bear”.

For the Rossignol company Jean-Charles has been working on developing the design of the mountain-skiing clothes for both men and women, as well as design of the sport gear: mountain skis and snowboards. Castelbajac’s cooperation with Rossignol created quite a stir and became a reason for other sport clothes manufacturing companies cooperating with famous fashion designers. Functional and fashionable winter sport clothes by Castelbajac are created on the basis of high-quality materials with the Gore-Tex technology (soft waterproof tweel and windbreakers). Fabrics with Teflon coverage (E-Star Soft-Shell)

by Eschler are used for jackets. There are always some accessories in these collections: gloves, hats, bags and scarves.

The exclusive design by JCC is also used in male and female models of high quality skis.

A.Deglava 50 Tel: +371 6 7802056 Open Mon. – Fri. 10.00-20.00 Sat. 10.00-19.00 Sun. 10.00-18.00 Garozes 1 Tel: +371 6 7626012 Open Mon. – Fri. 10.00-20.00 Sat. 10.00-19.00 Sun. 10.00-18.00 www.rossignol.com www.rossignol.lv

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The interview with Maestro — What was your first job?

— It has all started with design. I was hired by Raymond Levi himself and we were working together on decorating one Paris studio. That was when he told me: “You use color as a binding of faith. You are the seeder of color!”. Now I understand that he was a clairvoyant.

— Your father, an amazing piano player, has left his engineering career for music. What was your dream when you were young?

— When I was a child I used to imagine myself as an archeologist working on excavation of ancient civilizations. This profession is still attractive to me. I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do. After 11 years spent in the boarding school in Limoges, I have completed my classic education and I became a lawyer. My mother wanted me to be an artist. We had famous architects in our family: Lods was a right-hand man of the famous Le Corbusier. In the end I decided to get involved in both design and fashion.

In the 70s I have started working on designing clothes for the movies like “Annie Hall” by Woody Allen and, some time later, “Violette and Francois” with Isabelle Adjani. These were great possibilities to meet many interesting people, thanks to whom I had a chance to put through some of my risky ideas. I have always enjoyed doing things in spite of the widely accepted standards.

— What are you more into right now – fashion or decor?

— Today I love décor more than fashion. Because design is everything. We step over the trends in search of style. And style either exists or it doesn’t.

— What have you managed to create in the new century?

— I worked with gnol for the Olympic Games in Salt-Lake City. It was my big comeback to sport, as I already had a chance to create clothes for Carl Lewis in Los Angeles. Jean-Charles CASTELBAJAC DESIGN has also been created. I would also like to take on the industrial design. But I find it very hard to do only one thing at a time. I am made of contradictions.

— Do you draw angels on the city walls?

— For more than ten years already. I draw them with white chalk on light walls.

Therefore not everyone can see my angel, only those who really want to.

Dandy altitude A checked jacket featuring rough freehand brushstrokes printed on a Gore-Tex® parka, designed for dandies or streetwise riders. With extra reinforcement around the wrists, elbows and shoulders to avoid risk of wear when carrying skis.

Baggy pants to allow complete freedom of movement, with orange “banker’s suit” pinstripes against a chocolate-colored background. Made of Gore-Tex® and a water-repellent material and with an adjustable waist.

Winter collection 2007-2008 JCB can always add some humor to his designs. For 2008, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has a new take on Toile de Jouy prints and tennis stripes. ROSSIGNOL has taken his concept and turned it into authentic skiwear.

For women’s wear, the famous Toile de Jouy print features mountains and pines that make way for traditional pastoral scenes, in biro blue on white or black on black. Matching trouser bottoms are brightened up with winged cowboy-boot-style motifs.

In the same print, a Pin Up ski suit features side bands in stretchy Soft-Shell fabric, producing a slim yet totally high-tech shape.

A city-suit stripe is outlined freehand in white on redThe iconic Jean-Charles de Castelbajac camouflage goes geometric in hound’s-tooth check, orange, khaki and brown. “Trapper” checks come in blue and white. Soft-Shells and hats match each theme in the Winter 07-08 collection, with luggage done up in monochrome black.

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Mountains are like catwalk “Chapurin” Jekaba st. 3/5, Riga Phone: +371 67228862 Email: chapurin_riga@inbox.lv www.chapurin.com

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Nowadays CHAPURIN is the leading Russian fashion company, which creates two fashion lines for women: ready-made clothes and haute couture, skiing fashion line CHAPURINRG, fashion line for men haute couture CHAPURINMAN, a line for home CHAPURINCASA and CHAPURINCHILD for kids. Sophistication, dynamism, reflection of the most popular trends of the season and deep concept are the things that set the collections by CHAPURIN apart from the rest. 90% of Chapurin clothes are manufactured in Russia – both haute couture and prêt-a-porter. Accessories and interior items are produced in Italy, while part of the skiing line is manufactured in Austria.

Skiing and snowboarding clothes aren’t just a matter of functionality anymore. Of course comfort and protection from the surprises of the nature are still a number one priority. But experts in the area of snow sports pay a lot more attention to their image.

Igor Chapurin, recognized by the French Academy of high fashion, once again amazes us with the new collection for the fans of skiing. “Being a huge fan of skiing myself, I launched CHAPURINRG – a collection that is being updated at least once a year”. – told Igor before the showcase of his new collection. “– Our trademark style – enlarged sleeves, complicated cut and dazzling fur. Also practical zippers, improved membranes that change the waterproof level and “breathing” characteristics depending on the air temperature. Sport and high fashion have merged together in the new skiing collection for women. Wearing these clothes, you will feel comfortable both skiing and walking on the streets of the big city.”The CHAPURINRG line is one of the latest and most relevant lines of the Chapurin Fashion House.

Collection is manufactured in Austria, in factory which is known to be the world’s leading manufacturer of the skiing clothes.

All the details of the collection measure up to the highest world standards. CHAPURINRG clothes are highly technological and multi-functional, besides, only ecologically safe materials are used to create the items. To add up some sophistication, designer uses fox and raccoon fur, as well as special cut, which emphasizes the lines of the owner. Skiing jackets by Igor Chapurin, embroidered with Swarovski crystals, will make any woman dazzle on the mountains as if it was a catwalk!

Functionality and style. Comfort and gracefulness. Perfect quality and attention to the details. CHAPURINRG skiing clothes of the prêt-a-porter line are offered in three colors: perfect white, deep blue, trendy purple. Haute couture clothes are presented in black and embroidered with the Swarovski crystals. The new collection is presented in the CHAPURIN boutique in Riga.

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“Vivienne” Brivibas str 46 (entrance from Dzirnavu str.), Ph.: +371 67240462 vivienne@inbox.lv “Markizs” Dzirnavu str. 102, Ph.: +371 67281809

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The GRavity4free shops are some of the most popular life-style shops for young people that offer extreme sport clothes and equipment.

This year the Gravity4free shops present you the widest selection of winter products from the worldwide known sports brand Rip Curl. This is the first time a collection this big is offered in Latvia.

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This brand was created in the end of the 60s in Australia when the company started to manufacture surf boards. Later the company decided to expand by developing a brand of sport products. As of right now, the company produces snowboarding, free ride mountain skiing and lifestyle clothes as well as surfing board, wetsuit, footwear, swimming suit collections. The winter clothes by “Rip Curl” are known for their high quality, comfort and functionality which is extremely important in order to have a great time out on the snow! The technical specifications of the “Rip Curl” snowboarding clothes (ventilation, water resisting properties, and breathing of the material) make them very popular among the athletes. „Rip Curl” creates the clothes for snowboarders, who are actively involved in this sport and are looking for stylish clothes both for snowing and spending some time with their friends, discussing the sport. These clothes are for people, who need qualitative, solid material and who pay attention to the smallest details.

Clothes by “Rip Curl” as well as skis, snowboards, bindings, boots and other accessories are available for your purchase in the Gravity4free shops on Terbatas street (between Bruninieku and Stabu streets) and Brivibas 55 (in front of the old Gertrudes church).

Looking forward to your visit!

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Open hours : Mon. - Fri. 10:00- 19:00, Sat. 10:00- 15:00, Phone: 67311179 Bruninieku str. 22 (entrance from Terbatas str. ) Open hours : Mon. -Sat. 10:00-19:00, Sun. 10:00-14:00 Phone: 26674154, 26131814

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A message from Young people, who prefer the Messagerie brand, meet up only in the most exclusive clubs all over the world – in Milan, Moscow, New York and Paris.

G.M.A. (Messagerie) was founded in San Marino in 1988 by Giorgio Jommi and Patrizio Piscaglia. Today this brand is known for its collections for men between 20 and 40 years old. This is a high end brand and everything represented by it is produced in Italy.

A creator of the brand and famous Italian designer Patrizio Piscaglia has participated in the creation of the latest Messagerie collection for autumnwinter 2007-2008. He has combined the extremes of the 70s, the Beatles’ craze, hippie movement and the student strikes.

The return to the elegance is interpreted by the fans of this brand from the point of view of the 70s. It is something new from the Italian playboy style, the party glamour and summer vacations.

It is a completely new way of presenting the idolatry of famous brands – a tuxedo made out of wax material, metal embroideries on the trousers, provoking the spirit of a freaky hippie.

The lengths and volumes vary in this season, becoming short and thin in jackets or silk shirts with the Japanese prints which will be used in a tandem with the “tissue paper” style trousers.

The theme of the celebratory flirt is very much “in” – chic in the knitted Lurex items, combined with the linen trousers that look as if they were burnt out on the sun.

Knitted items are minimalistic, and appealingly soft which emphasizes the verified details: decolorized linen buckles, thick handmade stitches.

The typical Messagerie color palette also follows the same style: naturally lacteous, pearly-grey, leathery-brown, wooden and aquamarine. Accessories are also a nice addition to the collection’s theme: leather belts that seem to be soaked with water and washed up, and silver fasteners.

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Interesting fact: up until recently this brand was offered in 200 multi-brand boutiques in Italy, as well as in mono brand boutiques all over the world. Nowadays the company is planning to expand. Messagerie is represented in France, Germany, Russia, Greece, and Japan and now in Latvia. Company’s sales turnover is 11 million Euro.

The brand is supported by big advertising campaigns in the leading magazines all over the world through its press-centre in Milan. The official representative of the Messagerie in Latvia is “Cavalli Fashion” LLC. The leading designer of the brand Patricio Piscaglia and Svetlana Chernjavskaja – brand’s representative were very kind to give this exclusive interview for our magazine.

- A Messagerie Man is one of the symbols of the brand. He is sporting a linen tuxedo combined with cotton satin in the evening and chooses white jeans with metallic embroidery when going out. What is the reason for such an unusual view on the fashion?

P.P. – The fashionable trends of the previous years are all about going away from the black and white classics, baggy and ageing clothes. Fashion lovers today choose things that make them slender, more beautiful and more extravagant. It is now time for the modern man to let himself be a little crazy.

Sv. (smiling) – Mr Piscaglia prefers ultrafashionable and mould-breaking hotels himself, for example Domo, which is situated in his native town Rimini. It is a real „space” hotel and it leaves an unforgettable impression. The clothes created by maestro are the same way – they make you remember that you are not just a human, but a Lord of nature’s creation…

- Is it true that your ve to the world (Messagerie) – is a creation of the new myth about the new Italian dandy?

P.P. – Of course! Italy has always been known for being the center of the fashion industry. It is now dictating the rules of fashion more than France does. Although there are some stereotypes that make it hard for one to mistake Italian fashion for some other, and it is time to bring these stereotypes down!

Sv. – Latvia, being a part of Europe, also takes a lot from Italy. Have a look at our businessmen – they are mostly wearing Italian clothes. Why not try to add some romance and provocation to the image of the business person?

- Are the collections offered in the new Messagerie boutique in Riga (Bruninieku 8a) meant for the people that know all about modern trends and follow them or for the crazy anti-globalists?

P.P. – Doesn’t really matter. Both young people and strict businessmen can be fans of our brand. It is not about being a part of a certain group of people: these are the clothes for everyone who has decided that there is place for changes. Everyone has to

search for his own identity in this brand.

Sv. – After observing modern customers, I can definitely tell that the clothes by Messagerie are very diverse – they literally absorb everyone. It is hard to fight the charm of this brand, if you have found something that is truly yours.

- Creative negligence seems to follow in the footsteps of Armani and Valentino.

Do you think that the future of fashion lies in the natural wrinkled materials?

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The Messagerie is based on the five projects: Cruise: a white brand, suits and pre-collection.

Messagerie Gold: exclusive design Black Label collection: sport clothes and jeans Messagerie accessories: fashionable items made out of fabric and leather.

P.P. – No one can tell what the future holds.

One thing is for sure – people choose the fashion themselves. Look at the history of fashion: we came from the pretentious medieval dresses to the minimalism. Everything happens for the sake of our comfort.

Sv. – But comfort isn’t supposed to be poky and primitive. A man by Messagerie is a real dandy, beautiful, with all his best features emphasized. Of course every category of clothes will take its own place, even tuxedos. But as of right now, the trends declared by Messagerie are in the lead.

- Do you think that the images created

by Patrizio Piscaglia, are easily embodied or should one think carefully before filling his wardrobe with Messagerie items?

P.P. – Messagerie isn’t just about clothes. It is an image of pretentious, but self-confident, simple and at the same time independent man. It is the golden mean that lets a man stay true to himself. Sv. – Messagerie has one secret: you just have to try it on and you will be tempted to buy it. And as soon as you start wearing it, you will also start visiting company’s website to have a look at the new additions to the collection. As for the image, we both think that it is time for a man to learn to change his image completely at least once in 5-7 years. After all women do that almost every season, why not leave the standard behind and become a unique man yourself?

- Even though Messagerie is always crazy and rebellious, the products and services offered in your boutiques are always those of the luxurious quality.

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Isn’t it a contradiction?

P.P. – This is the main idea of the brand – exquisite freedom. It is a simplified luxury of sorts. Sv. – For instance Eastern philosophy is based on the unity of the contradictions.

Messagerie is an embodiment of these principles. I guess it is a lot easier to make a usual classic or punk collection. But to combine together something high and at the same time reachable, something simple and exquisite, comfortable and stylish – now this is a challenge!

- Is your product a challenge for the classic fashion for men? Or is it exactly what you are seeking?

P.P. – In some way, yes. We want to attract men’s attention to their appearance, clothes. I believe that every man should stop his career run once in a while and have a look at himself in the mirror. And no, he shouldn’t become narcissistic (there are enough metrosexuals nowadays), he just should try to reinvent himself from an unexpected point.

Sv. – We all know that for women shopping is the best medicine against depression. In the end it is not shopping, but the clothes themselves that make a woman a little bit happier. Deep down inside a man isn’t too different from a woman. And when he is wearing stylish clothes, he gains additional confidence, which in the end becomes the source of his creativity. Fashion is a philosophy, although not too many people take it seriously.

- Would you mind giving us the glimpse of what the next message to the world

by Messagerie will be like?

- Sv. – Well, I wouldn’t recommend Mr Patrizio Piscaglia to give out his secrets.

Messagerie has its own mysterious side, which also attracts fashion lovers to this brand. For the Baltic region it is a small revolution of sorts and we would like to hold the garland in the sector of the stylish clothes for men. One thing is for sure - it will be something unpredictable, ultrafashionable and extremely attractive. And you can always follow the updates on the official website - www.messagerie.it

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Shoes are one of life’s biggest pleasures. Footwear can give your image the needed dose of respectability. Italian brands are definitely the leaders of shoe manufacturing market nowadays.

Beauty and glamour, art and seduction are the words that can describe the Gianmarco Lorenzi style – the style that expresses femininity in all its nuances, sometimes aggressive, but always subtle and sensual. The superior craftsmanship shows clearly through the fine materials and the unmistakable Italian design.

12-cm heels are a recurring theme in Gianmarco Lorenzi’s autumn and winter collection, celebrating femininity and sexuality.

The Robocop Couture line features boots distinguished by straight cuts, metal accessories and geometric shapes, and provided with internal platforms.

Boutique address: Blaumana Str. 31, Riga, LV-1011 Phone: +371 67217377

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The uppers are embellished with details in tones of oxide and brushed silver, and the forms are highlighted by saddle stitching.

The Anatomy Glam boots have curving cuts and rounded edges. They underline the shape of the shape of the legs and add a touch of glam elegance.

This collection includes velvet, punched-nappa and patent-leather models.

The Bag Boots line is characterized by features that are typical of handbags and luggage, like shoulder straps and metal plates. Escutcheons, snap hooks and maxi-buckles are largely employed. The extrasoft calf leather used for this line is at its best in the colors denim, leather and wax.

The Plastic Beauty line, designed for those sexy occasions, makes wide use of patent leather and sculpted metal heels. The main items in this line are square-cut stretch boots and slim court shoes.

The Bondage & Fun line was created for a more aggressive woman, featuring strings, laces and metal studs. The boots have slender shapes and are decorated with gold and silver lace hooks and crisscrossing straps, large and small, while the basic material is stretch fabric.

Open hours: Mon.-Fri.: 11:00 – 20:00 Sat.: 11:00 – 18:00

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Nowadays no one doubts the fact that Italian footwear leads the market. Outstanding design and amazing quality are the main features of all Italian shoes.

One of the most respected shoe brands - Alberto Guardiani is located on Brivibas str. 66.

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Guardiani brothers, who started this very popular Italian brand of luxury class, are not an exception to this rule. The story of their success dates back to 1949, when they opened a men footwear workshop.

Their trademark was Centaur - a hero of ancient legends, who embodied energy and strength. He was their inspiration.

Alberto Guardiani took on his father’s business, in the best traditions of Italian nation. He has presented his first self-titled collection in 1978, which even nowadays follows the traditional Italian classical style for demanding and refined men. Now Alberto Guardiani is working on two more show lines: Low

tide and Blue Again. Low Tide is meant for men and women who lead an active lifestyle, love sports and outdoor activities. The style of this line is laconic and above any fashion whim. Low Tide is not just shoes, but a full range of products from clothing to accessories.

Blue Again was created in the beginning of 1990s and it portrays “trendy”. This line is meant for young clients with a lower buying force. Alberto Guardiani continues to follow the chosen philosophy of tradition, flawless design, and high quality manufacture. Despite the fact that the brand is almost half a century old, handiwork is still highly relevant.

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The cozy and stylish boutique TOPS is situated in the very heart of Riga – in the Old Town. Today, this is where you can find the most prestigious accessories and footwear collections of the famous European designers: a collection for young people

by Emporio Armani, Baldinini, Gianfranco Ferre, Hugo Boss (black & orange line), Calvin Klein, Dirk Bikkembergs (sport line), Gianfranco Ferre, Trussardi, Bally, Just Cavalli, Fabi. Most of these collections are represented by both men and women lines.

Such brands as Trussardi, Bally, Just Cavalli and Fabi went on sale only this autumn.

Trussardi, unreasonably forgotten by the inhabitants of Riga, nowadays is highly demanded by the European customer. Trussardi footwear may not look too over the top, yet it always has some special kind of charm. The thing is that it is simply beautiful, in the harmonic way. Men footwear by Trussardi can be blunt and vivid, but never aggressive. And women footwear by Trussardi has its own philosophic outlook on life and well-being, so you won’t find any hysterical sexuality in it, as well as no blurry unisex style. Surprisingly simple and attractive are accessories by Trussardi, especially bags for both men and women. This love for leather isn’t accidental: this brand has actually started from accessories and leather workshop. A head of a greyhound is displayed on every item. Trussardi is a history of bourgeoisie’s modest charm.

Bally was founded in 1851. Karl Franz Bally began manufacturing footwear with his brother. From the very beginning Bally footwear had a distinctive style: firm silhouettes and individual details. Spiral furnish of boots, brass fasteners, red margin, bright color palette. This style remains actual, courageous and modern up to this very day. Bally bags look especially great this season.

A Fabi brand was created by two brothers – Enrico and Elisio in 1965. Each item of this famous brand is an embodiment of 40-years experience of footwear manufacture. Footwear has kept its classic style, at the same time becoming more fashionable, functional and hi-tech. Female footwear by Fabi is very elegant for going out and comfortable for the dynamic schedule of modern city. Accessories and bags were the next step after the footwear. The only thing that had never changed was real Italian quality.

There is a new section in the TOPS boutique, which offers some of the best accessories in the collections of 2008. Almost all the brands in TOPS are represented by bags, or lovely, but necessary gadgets – purses, gloves, bijouterie etc. But it is necessary to tell more about a brand named Furla. This year Furla has celebrated its 80th anniversary and it is famous for its quality and style. There are bags, footwear, jewelry and watches created for modern and active women. Accessories by Furla are sold in more than 60 countries. All the items are very exquisite, elegant, charming and of course qualitative.

We invite you to visit the TOPS! boutique!

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Riga Audeju str. 10 Phone: +371 67226636 Open hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10:00 – 20:00 Sat.: 10:00 – 19:00 Sun.: 11:00 – 17:00

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The best brands for the best

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Riga is slowly becoming a demanding user of the exquisite goods, therefore there are more and more famous brands seen in the windows of city’s shops. The stylish Vicini boutique, which is in the very heart of Old Town on Kalku street, offers the footwear of the most famous brands and clothes of the fashionable, but new to Riga, brand Wanda Mode of the Clips line (on the European market since 1985). It is a very modern collection for all ages, tastes and wallets. The three exquisite Clips lines include evening „cocktail” dresses for women; universal, but highly elegant everyday clothes for a stylish businesswoman and a crazy line for young ultramodern fashionistas.

The «Pantheon» of the chic footwear of the Vicini boutique starts with the production of Donna Karan – a legendary designer, a woman, who, during the 20 years of her creative work taught us to love everything that she does.

Footwear from Donna Karan is always a „top” of your outfit, a basis of a perfect lady.

Almost every acknowledged designer has included a couple of variations with platform shoes in their collections, although the classic version (high or medium-high heel) is still here, as well as the comfort of having no heel at all. Givenchy, unlike other designers, prefers feminin-

ity and glamour: brilliance combined with maximum comfort. It seems though that this summer the designers decided to please all the tastes and ages. The Italian brand Emilio Pucci doesn’t insist on the exclusivity of its design, although the colours that have always made the Pucci production stand out – crimson, purple, blue patterns have been transferred from his clothes to his footwear. Paul Smith is diverse as usual: so in love with femininity, he favours romance, although, just like Etro, he allows everything – from glamour to beach-style. Car Shoe (Prada Collezione) stands out the most among all these brands – it is not only casual footwear (moccasins, sneakers) for those who lead an active life style, but also ultrafashionable ‘country style’ platforms. Giuseppe Zanotti (maestro of Vicini) can be called a true king of the footwear world – he is one of the leading designers in the world creating exclusive footwear for women. Many celebrities love his creations – Madonna, Courtney Love, Christina Aguilera, Halle Berry, Mariah Carey and Britney Spears.

For the winter season boutique “Viccini” prepare new world-famous brand - Moncler. “I like a fairy tale,” said Alessandra Facchinetti, referring to the dramatic, mirrored mechanical toy instal-

lation for her Moncler collection of outerwear, which was given a couture treatment. Fachinetti, below, showed with her imaginatively decorated coats and jackets in super-light sportswear fabrics just why she has been tapped for the big role at the Italian giant.

Her Moncler collection, hanging from metallic constructions as if about to be activated by the giant key at the entrance, included a light, white nylon parka, worked with embroidery, while other pieces had appliqués of mesh on biker Neoprene or were given dandelion puffs of quilting. This resolutely modernist attitude to working with less noble fabrics augurs well for her take on new millennium couture.

Addresses: Vicini Kalku str. 16 Torna str. 4 Riga, Latvia Tel: +371 67220003

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Open hours Mon.-Fri.: 10:00 – 19:00 Sat.: 11:00 – 18:00 Sun.: 12:00 – 16:00 Parade Vagnera str. 5 Open hours Mon.Fri.: 10:00 – 19:00 Sat.: 11:00 – 18:00 Tel: +371 67210222 e-mail: karisma@karisma.lv

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Anna Led

Egyptian pharaohs cherished this fabric and used it as a part of the funeral ritual, Shumerians considered it to be the best gift, and the monarchs of Palestine thought of it as the symbol of innocence and moral purity… Having absorbed the scent of the luscious fields and the lightness of the clouds, flax fabric is a lot more special that most of the other types of fabric…

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Anna Led (Ledskalnina) is a Latvian designer, who has brought the flax back to the catwalks of the Baltic countries, she gave a new life to this fabric by publicizing it. It was Anna’s flax collection that made her the winner of the Second International design contest, which was a part of the “Stils un moda” exhibition, as well as it gave a European customer a chance to get to know true Latvian design of the new generation. So what would be the most precise and short definition of the style of Anna Led’s collections?

Freedom and spontaneity. Cozy and at the same time fashionable color palette. Exquisite recklessness. Only natural fabrics. And that is not all! Almost all the fabrics used in Anna’s collections are handmade. And stylish details deserve a story of their own.

Most people would agree that there is no such thing as trifle in high fashion.

Sometimes those trifles are the most important details of the clothing item.

All the details of Anna’s collections have been hand made; they are very original and inimitable. If it is a button, then it is something that no one have ever done before, if it is an embroidery, then it is very ancient, and if there are prints, then they will take you far back in time, to the time that no one even remembers anymore …

This is why Anna Led brings her own artistic approach to life – a connection between the times, when clothes are an intermediary between the modern crazy way of life and slow spirituality of the ancient folk disposal. If you choose clothes from the “ANNA LED” collection, you have a chance of combining comfort with your own individuality.

Some facts from designer’s biography: Anna Ledskalnina was born in Riga. She has graduated from the St. Petersburg Academy of design and technology. She has started working as a couturier in 2000, when she opened her own company and registered “ANNA LED” as its brand.

It was a long time ago when there was a weaver’s loom in every house in Latvia, which was used by the hostess to weave flax towels and tablecloths. The basis of Anna’s collections consists of linen, handmade using the ancient weaver’s looms and ancient technologies. This fabric will look perfect even after centuries go by! Don’t forget that flax is a natural antiseptic, which is possibly why the pharaoh mummies have been kept in it for three thousand years… This amazing fabric keeps the warmth in the cold and keeps everything cool when it is hot outside.

But Anna Led decided not to stop at her “flax” achievements. She has developed her own technology of making special “flock” knitted fabric for her wool elements. Besides, handmade embroidery is also widely used in her creations, as well as the mentioned author’s prints, painting and original silver accessories.

The main decoration elements of the collections – handmade lace from Vologda, crocheted items, laced texture. All of these create a feeling of fragility and clarity of all the items in her collections.

In her use of new approaches, “ANNA LED” stays true to her main concept – a search for harmony, combination of incompatible. This way a cloud-built skirt will be combined with a black clear-cut jacket, fine handmade lace will become

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green and will be combined with a sporty stripe or a simple t-shirt will be decorated with exclusive handmade lace. Brave solutions, unique image – all these things can be considered to be a result of search to find the only balance point. Anna Led is a harmony in everything – a perfect balance of amazing softness and individuality. Releasing 2-3 collections a year, participating in different contests and showcases, “ANNA LED” became a creative center for a large group of creative people - young artists, professional weavers, stylists…

Anna is constantly searching. She isn’t really interested in enforced trends and whims of crowd. Search, a sparkle of fantasy, and then the process of bringing the idea to life – this is what takes up

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Photos by Elena Ihilcika,Olga Kolotova, V.Svetlov.

most of her time. Anna’s talent is like a flax field – sometimes reaching out to the sky with its light blue flax flowers, sometimes just enjoying a ray of sunshine in the dew…

Her life is a caravan of new ideas, which creates new technologies and ingeniously simple and comfortable masterpieces.

According to the media: “The artistic elite in Latvia and abroad loves “ANNA LED” style. Anna’s clients are modern, educated big city people – both men and women, who know a lot about fashion, but do not follow it blindly, choosing high-quality items and combining them, basing their choice on their own sense of style”. We would like to add that it is possible to discuss the creative work of a beautiful and talented woman endlessly, but you have to see it for yourself… and fall in love with it for the rest of your life. The «Anna Led» boutique is situated in Riga on the Dzirnavu street 57. Besides you can also visit a showroom of this popular Latvian brand in Riga on Slokas str. 52 /1.

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Interview with designer: - Anna, where did it all start? Some designers say that they were born holding a needle and cotton in their hands.

- I suppose it has all started with my grandmother… My grandmother loved attending all the social events, going to the opera and theatre, so she was a frequent customer of the ”Rigas Modes” fashion house, where she used to order her clothes. And I just loved going there with her and observe the process, when famous designers were working with their scissors and needles, creating something special from literally nothing, it was pure magic! I was completely fascinated. I suppose I wasn’t born with tailor scissors, but I always knew I was going to be a designer!

- But there were no tailoring schools in Riga.

- That is right, therefore I went to St. Petersburg right after school, where I graduated from St. Petersburg Academy of technology and design. It was the beginning.

- What was the next thing that brought you closer to achieving your goal?

- First of all it was a first place in the International designer contest «Prêt-a-porter», then a trip to the exhibition to Paris.

A prize at the “Crossroad for Idea” contest and education in London’s finest fashion schools: Saint Martin, College of Fashion Art. And then it kept going on and on… Milan, Italy, possibilities to study in other workshops, getting to know the amazing and unpredictable Vivienne Westwood, exhibitions in Japan… you can read more about these things on my website: www.annaled.com - What was it like to hear your name

announced as a winner for the first time?

- To be honest, I had no idea or premonition that it could end up like that. I was just simply creating my flax collection, enjoying the process itself. And then it was suddenly appreciated… by everyone. At first I didn’t even understand what happened. Only later a feeling of satisfaction and happiness came to me.

- What is new with your brand today?

- I would definitely want to mention a unique cooperation “Domeniks by Anna Led”… It was born only recently. Domeniks – a company that is an official representative of the Mercedes Company in the Baltics, and they decided to celebrate company’s 15th anniversary by creating special clothes and other design item collection for its clients. The collection includes things for home (plaids, bed linen), men and women clothes for traveling, relaxation and picnics (silk and flax). This collection will definitely be updated with new items regularly.

- Anna, why flax?

- I think that it would be easier to ask – what could possibly be better? I know that flax is one of the fibers Latvia is made from… It has very strong energetics, especially as handmade fabric. It also has very deep historical roots; it is one of the most ancient fabrics, which contains information from the past.

- The way you say it, makes one want to have at least something created from this amazing fabric. But at the same time you do not present it as an ethnic product.

- Of course not! Flax, as a detail, can be served with different ingredients and in various forms – flax with silk, wool, cotton textures. There are thousands of possibilities. The most important thing is not to make a cheap popular print out of it, but create an exquisite European version without any loss for the fabric. I really enjoy combining several different types of fabric, structures in one item and transform the usual shape. There is nothing accidental in my creations – everything has been thought through and is a result of deep artistic approach. My ideas come from books, nature phenomena, even traveling. It is an endless process. I was really lucky with my choice of profession, I don’t just love it – it is a part of my life, which sometimes seems like an endless holiday, but sometimes like hard, but exciting search…

Nice clothes for Wise people

High Quality Linen and Wool clothing

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Easy: getting this detailed close-up at the zoo on AUTO

Difficult:

trying to work out what the seal was trying to tell me

Great pictures, incredibly easy.

The new Nikon D40 digital SLR camera is small and lightweight and has an extremely easy-to-use interface.

Meanwhile, on the inside, proven Nikon technology is at work to deliver instant responses, vivid colours and a razor-sharp auto focus. www.nikon.lv Euronics T/C Mols Krasta iela 46, LV-1003 Riga Phone: 37167030394 Email: mols@euronics.lv

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The Louvre shop in Baltics has been opened more than 10 years ago and it is situated in the very heart of Old Town. It is the only and biggest boutique, that offers luxury top brands of jewelry and watches.

Cartier

Cultural heritage of the House of Cartier begins in 1847 when LouisFrancois Cartier (1819-1904), prentice in the past, purchased the workshop of the jeweler by the name of Adolphe Picard.

In 1917 Cartier created a design, which is still considered to be the only important and influential in the 20th century – the legendary „Tank” system, which was developed as a tribute to the Allied Tank captains, who helped France to win the World War I. This delicate watch, with slightly arched profile, still is the symbol of those days. Year after year The House of Cartier keeps on creating new watch models, so diverse, that they seem to be a wonderful illusion of sorts.

Piaget

Based in 1874, “Piaget” has always offered a wide choice of watch. At the Sotheby’s auction, in April 1997, the “Piaget” watch, which once belonged to Jackie Kennedy, was sold for $55,000. Besides jewelry watch, “Piaget “ also offers simple elegant models, for both men and women, with very thin cases and mechanical or quartz mechanisms. The new „Piaget “ collection is called “Emperador”. The company has celebrated its 125th anniversary in 1999.

Chopard

The Chopard house is more than 140 years old and its history has started in the small Swiss village Sonvilier.

This place was known for its harsh winters, cold winds and local a watchmaker genius – a 24 year old Louis-Ulysse Chopard, who became an independent producer in the year 1860. Today, Chopard is one of the leading manufactures of watch, with an impressive scope of production.

Watch and jewelry lines by Chopard have more than 450 models, made in different styles, from different materials. Eight company’s designers create 150 new models every year, Nowadays Chopard manufactures 30,000 watches and 15,000 pieces of jewelry, comparing to several hundreds 25 years ago.

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Vacheron Constantin

One of the oldest watch manufacturing companies of Europe Vacheron Constantin – has turned 251 years old recently – this date, full of mysticism, is quite impressive. The motto of Vacheron Constantin is: Make it better, if it is possible, and it is always possible!

The Vacheron Constantin watch always has a Maltese crucifix on them, which is how the company pays tribute to traditions and history. Amazing designer solutions Art Deco style and difficult mechanisms – all this magic, along with harmony is what defines the name of Vacheron Constantin.

Panerai

Panerai produces high quality elegant watch, which will definitely satisfy even the most demanding customer. Guido Panerai & Figlio was formed in Florence in 1860.

They have become the official manufacturer of specialized and military watch for the Italian Navy. In 1939 the company, then renamed to Officine Panerai, offered the prototype of the watch for divers - Radiomir.

In 1943 the company released the waterproof chronograph Mare Nostrum. In 1950-s the more advanced watch – Luminor – was released.

Then there were no news about the company until the 1977, when it was bought by the Vendome Luxury Group, one of the biggest names in the international watch manufacturing, which also includes such brands as Cartier and Vacheron Constantin.

Since then Panerai has “re released” many of its models in a limited order and t also plans to increase the production in the future.

Address: Valnu str. Riga Phone: +371 67222070 Open Hours: Mon.-Sat.: 11:00 – 19:00

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Baume& Mercier

IW C

Alfred Dunhill

Bvlgari

In the XVI century, Louis-Joseph Baume has built a workshop in the very center of the Jura city, after realizing how important the development of the watch industry in Switzerland is. The years have gone by, and his students have established a watch manufacturing plant, and in 1834 they have officially registered the Baume Freres Company in the Bois city. Since this moment, the name Baume became one of the most prestigious names in the world of watch.

The first watch with the „F” symbol, the „golden number” of Leonardo Da Vinci, was introduced in 1964, this symbol later became a trademark, a „signature” of the Baume & Mercier.

This sign symbolizes the highest standards of the watch quality and the skills of the manufacturer.

During its hundred year old history, the English brand Alfred Dunhill has earned the reputation of an expensive and conservative brand for mature, prosperous aristocrats. Its history has started from one of the most amazing dreamers of England – Alfred Dunhill. The connoisseur of details, the devotee of perfect quality, a true artist, he was able to create an inimitable elegant design, exquisite accessories for the perfect allaround gentlemen. Today the world famous brand is going through the radical rejuvenation, while trying to be modern and be understood by people all over the world.

IWC — is one of the leaders of watch industry and it is following the hard way of functional innovation and technological perfection.

The production of watch on the IWC factory has begun in 1868. Every mechanism is being assembled individually, thoroughly up to every tiny detail. Only the high quality materials and alloys are used, especially this concerns the details that affect the accuracy of the clock rate. But still, even the best components are useless, if they are not assembled by the true master. That is why a lot of high-class masters work on the IWC factory. Another example of the creativity and skills is the engraving on the back side of the case, which requires incredible talent. The artists of IWC rely only on graver and magnifying glass, while creating writings and ornaments of a perfect quality. There is no device on Earth that could be trusted to do this type of work.

When experts discuss the high-quality watch, they never forget to mention the famous «Bvlgari» brand.

During more than hundred years of its existence, the company has graced a lot of jewelry stores all over the world by its elegant watch. «Bvlgari» offers models both for male and female. Every model is unique in its own way. The laconic style of the «Bvlgari» watch is the trademark of all the production of this company.

So different, nowadays this watch is the design classics.

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The highest level - 10

Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 Fountain Pen The legendary fountain pen Barrel and cap maid of black precious resin Cap inlaid with Montblanc white star Three gold-plated clip and rings with embossed Montblanc lettering New since 1924

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Baltic Import has been an official representative of the Montblanc brand in the Baltic market for more than 15 years. For almost 100 years a name of Montblanc embodied the art of writing, while the snowy top of Mont Blanc was a symbolic display of the high status of the brand with its white diamond star.

A classic mechanical pen Meisterstuck, created by the company in 1924 became an icon. Not only because of its timeless design, but also because of the perfect technical parameters, which is very typical for all the Montblanc collections. Thanks to the implementation of the highest quality, modern technologies and unique classic design, the Montblanc pens are still popular all over the world. The collections of the writing instruments are updated regularly. After the classic Meisterstuck collection, which is easily recognizable by its combination of golden and black colors, three gold-plated rings and a white star, there were Meisterstuck Solitaire writing instruments, made out of pure gold, silver or with gold-plated elements. Later on there were several more pen collections – exquisite Boheme, dynamic Starwalker, democratic Scenium.

Montblanc has been releasing the Limited Edition collections annually since 1992. These pens are usually meant for outstanding people, Octavian, Louis XIV, the Prince regent, Semiramis, Peter I. the Great, Andrew Carnegie, Pope Julius, Henry Tate - all of them had a great impact on the culture of the world.

For many people having a Montblanc item means to join the club of people that own only the best and most luxurious things. The Spanish king Juan Carlos II and Elizabeth, the queen of England, have signed all the important documents with their Montblanc pens. Sir Maugham Somerset, the author of the famous “Theatre” used only the Montblanc pens, since they never scratched the paper. And it was the Montblanc pen that famous composer Leonard Bernstein used to write his famous “Westside Story”.

Nowadays the Montblanc watch is also a necessary detail of every successful person’s image. They show your social status and your perfect sense of style. The Montblanc watch is already competing with watch models of other brands of the same price level. There was a lot of thought put into the search of the perfect design of the watches by the Montblanc designers and, slowly moving towards the sporty elegance and away from the pretentious exquisiteness, the brand has finally found its “face”.

70 years ago Montblanc started the manufacturing of the exclusive leather items: starting from small business card holders and purses and ending with luxurious brief cases and exquisite bags for women.

Montblanc found the reflection of a true value in every item. Those are the values that are especially important nowadays - traditions, skills and the ability to pay attention to thoughts, feelings, beauty and culture.

Montblanc Star XL Chronograph Automatic 38 mm stainless steel watch with beige guil guilloché dial, automatic movement with chronograph function, date display, sapphire crystal case back, brown alligator strap

Montblanc Boutique Kalku str. 28, Ph.: +371 67224422 Open hours: Mon. - Fri.: 10.00 – 19.00 Sat.: 10.00 – 17.00 sun - closed E-mail – balticimports@internet.lv

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The Beauty That Lasts Forever Take your time as your discover the unique luxury gift boutique “Royal Boutique”. You are about to be introduced to the finest unique, luxury and corporate gift items available. Yes, we are the hidden secret. The secret luxury boutique for exquisite gift buyers. Go ahead, look around.

Discover the unique gifts & luxury items that have built up our reputation.

“Royal Boutique” is an official representative of most recognizable brands associated with passion, taste, style and high quality. “Baltic Import” company which is the representative of “Royal boutique” in the Baltic market, has a 15 year experience in this sphere.

Let us present you some of the famous brands offered in our boutique:

ST Dupont S. T. Dupont is a synonym for quality. Everything from writing instruments and leather goods to accessories is imbued with S.T. Dupont’s superior artistry and craftsmanship. These products reflect the very pinnacle of European design, integrity, and workmanship. The collections of brand’s luxury product lines illustrate such a dedication to performance and beauty that it has taken the notice of everyone from heads of government to captains of industry, none of whom are ever willing to settle for “just good enough.” S.T. Dupont’s superior products are known for meeting the highest standards and the most exacting demands.

Givenchy Having established a highly revered name in the world of haute couture, designers of this famous brand proceeded to create a whole new line of Givenchy accessories that have become one of the most sought after fashion pieces in the world today. What will you find in the Givenchy accessory line? The “Royal Boutique” offers incredible selections of stunning Givenchy accessories catering to both male and female market consisting of a full range of bags; sunglasses, leather gift accessories, belts and a whole lot more. Givenchy’s classic handbags and accessories are detailed, distinctive and some of the most sought after designs on the modern market. Givenchy accessories have become known around the world as some of the best designs ever.

MOVADO The Movado watch is one of the oldest timepiece brands in the world today. The first Movado watch created by Achille Ditesheim herself in 1881 in La Chausde-Fonds, Switzerland, started the long history of remarkable dedication to fine watch making. The Movado watch had come a long way since it was first created and throughout the century, the Movado watch has proven itself as one of the leaders in the industry. Translated into the English language, the word “Movado” means “always in motion”. For more than a century, the Movado watch has lived up to its name and more. Since its creation in 1881, this watch has gathered over 200 international awards for creativity. The distinctive style of the Movado watch makes it one of the benchmarks when it comes to quality and elegance in luxury watches.

For men, one of the most favorite models of Movado watch is the SE Sports Edition watch that is made of the high performance stainless steel. Designed to be both sleek and sophisticated, this Movado watch goes well with the lifestyle of the rich and the famous. All Movado’s watch collections are chic and sophisticated, something that a woman of class and style should have.

Besides these, Royal Boutique presents the famous European brands, like Montblanc, Tateossian, KRIZIA, Christian Lacroix bijoux, Lancaster, GUCCI, Ted Lapidus, Nao etc.

Royal Boutique provides a great variety of products of a high quality as well as the after sale services.

“Royal Boutique” Kalku str. 28, Phone: +371 67221207 Open hours: Mon. - Fri.: 10.00 – 19.00 Sat.: 10.00 – 17.00

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Shopping Moll “Galerija Centrs” Audeju str. 16 Phone: +371 67104423 Open hours: Mon.- Sun.: 9:00 – 22:00

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Armani legware

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The Vendôme boutique offers exclusive Swiss watch and jewelry from the internationally famous manufacturers. Here, in the boutique situated in the historical part of the Old Town, you will be able to purchase some of the best watch models and jewelry. Named after the Vendome square in Paris, a place full of boutiques that sell jewelry by the most famous world designers, the Vendôme Boutique invites you to the world of amazing luxury.

Chaumet It was more than 200 years ago when the Chaumet jewelry house was discovered

by Napoleon Bonaparte. It was back then when company’s owner MarieEtienne Nitot offered him the jewelry that astounded Napoleon so much that he made Marie-Etienne his personal jeweler. And it has been a long time since, but Chaumet is still known as the brand of exclusive jewelry.

The Chaumet jewelers are able to combine the impossible: cauotchouc with diamonds, black acacia wood or red satin with gold. These combinations of modern and classic materials are the basis of the new Chaumet style, which is all about the skill that stood the test of time.

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Bovet 1822 Bovet was founded on May the 1st, 1822 in London. Its creators – the Bovet brothers were hereditary Swiss watch makers from the city called Fleurier. The Bovet brand was highly demanded by European and

Eastern imperial courts. The brand’s innovation was a first-time adaptation of a see-through back cover, which gave us a chance to see the work of a perfect mechanism.

Nowadays Bovet releases around 2000 watches a year, at least 60% of these are completely unique and most of watches end up in the hands of collectors.

The exclusivity of the brand makes it very special and since true collectors and fans of the art of watch making appreciate single unique items, this way was the right one to take.

Carrera y Carrera “Carrera y Carrera” is the most famous Spanish Jewelry House, founded in 1885. Nowadays “Carrera y Carrera” is one of five biggest jewelry manufactur-

ers in the world and the only company that creates jewelry by request of the Spanish royal family.

The creations by Carrera y Carrera are bought by museums and the unique figurines are the objects of art. The queen of Spain Sofia, the queen of Thailand Sikirit, the queen of Jordan Rania, the princess of Hungary Miriam, Placido Domingo, Daryl Hannah, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Victoria Beckham and Meryl Streep are among the collectors and the regular customers of Carrera y Carrera.

Glashütte Original The Glashütte Original brand was founded more than 150 years ago and during this time the company has earned the reputation of a great watch manufacturer. They are known for original clock face design, which attracts not only people that love everything extravagant, but also collectors.

Nowadays everyone has a chance of experiencing the elegance and reliability of the Glashütte watches. The beauty of these watches, their style and perfect technique has been preserved by the faithful German creators.

David Morris International The David Morris company was founded in the beginning of the 60s and it quickly became famous. The David Morris jewelry house honors the traditions of the jewelry art, and ideas of Haute Joaillerie, they love handiwork and appreciate rare precious stones and ‘piece unique’ items.

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cal specifications and extravagant design. Since 1960-s he has created several hieratic models and became a fashion leader for special types of watches, for instance elegantly sportive models and models of very difficult complement.

It’s impossible not to admire the amazing chemistry of the Gerald Genta signature, which unites the incredible creativity and traditions of Swiss watch makers.

tract with De Beers about an exclusive delivery of 100-facet diamonds, Roberto Coin has released the Cento collection. The design of the Cento diamond results in an exceptional shining of the stone – more facets, more fire, more sparkling, more light.

Sharon Stone, Nicol Kidman, Uma Thurman and Elizabeth Hurley are just some of the company’s clients.

Stephen Webster A rebel, who shook the world of the jewelry and a favorite jeweler of many celebrities. Stephen Webster knows how to combine luxury and dark humor, gothic and high fashion. This is why such stars as Christina Aguilera, Madonna, and Cameron Diaz choose the jewelry

by Stephen Webster. His creations have stood the test of time. Last year Stephen Webster has celebrated the 30th anniversary of his professional career in the business of jewelry. tradition that makes the David Morris House so unique – not too Englandlike, but at the same time, very Londonlike… David Morris is experimenting constantly – with colors, shapes and stone facets, making it one of the most fashionable jewelry houses.

Gerald Genta The name of Gerald Genta, who was born in Geneva, has become a synonym of watches with fantastic techni-

Roger Dubuis Roger Dubuis is known as an incredible specialist in solving difficult technical problems. During the last couple of years he has created eight basic mechanisms and fourteen modifications, which are now used as basis for creation of modern sport watch models. And even though the number of watches isn’t big, there is a lot of creative energy and work of great professionals put into the creating of each watch mechanism.

The company has celebrated its10-year anniversary as one of the most dynamidynami cally developing watch brands.

In 2006 Roger Dubuis has received a grand-prix in the Best Watch Model for Men nomination at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve Roberto Coin The overwhelming asas piration of Mr. Coin to create fashion, made his company, based in 1984, one of the leading brands in Italy. The fame of the brand has crossed the borders of Italy a long time ago – today the best boutiques of Italy, USA, Europe and Japan offer creations by Roberto Coin.

After signing the con-

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Valnu str. 5 Riga Tel: +371 7225215 +371 27876000 Fax: +371 7342500 Open hours: Mon.-Fri.: 11:00 - 19:00 Sat.: 11:00 - 19:00 e-mail: info@vendome.lv

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Helvetia – don’t waste your time If you are shopping for watches in Riga, stop by the Helvetia boutique in the Old Town to view a showcase of large assortment of elegant watches. Here you will be offered an exclusive collection of intricately designed thematic watches made in Switzerland and Russia.

Jacques Lemans. Stunning beauty and multifunctionality: this is what Jacques Lemans watch is about. Check out the ground-breaking Jacques Lemans F1 chronograph watch with its multifunctional sub-dials and preci precision timing - this model is a reflection of the Formula One myth and phi philosophy. The exceptional Jacques Lemans diver’s watches will tempt both men and women with their stainless steel cases resistand 200-meter water resist ance ratings. You’ll love the idea of this fine watch on your wrist.

Charmex of Switzer Switzerland. The history of Montres Charmex SA goes as far back as 1926.

The brand name Charmex of Switzerland has for dec decades been a synonym for excellent Swiss Made watches.

Superb engineering and the use of perfect materials only is a treas treasured legacy born out of a long tratra dition of craftsmanship.

CX Swiss military watch. In 2003 this company developed the best water resistant watch for divers ever – the 12000 FEET. With an incredible 3657 meter water resistance, CX Swiss military’s 12’000 FEET reached a new, unthinkable dimension for diving watches.

Du Bois & Fils. Mechanical watches have been made by the house of Du Bois & Fils since 1785, making it one of the oldest Swiss watch brands. Classic and at the same time nostalgic design harmonizes with solid technology at Du Bois & Fils.

Epos. Peter Hofer, a long-established expert in Swiss watch making, was one of the few who still believed in the future of the mechanical watch in 1983, when he formed his own company - MonMon tres EPOS SA. For 25 years he remained faithful to his vision, developing stunning collections incorporating fascinating mechanisms.

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Atlantic Watch. This brand is known for creating very durable watch, which also is important for the environment.

The classical aesthetics and noble metals guarantee a lasting value of the models.

And of course we have to mention the legendary RusAvisian watch: Buran, ator, Sturmanskie: they all are m e n ’s wrist watch and their style and design were crucial in the history of Russian and Soviet wrist watch design for men. There’s nothing accidental or excessive about them.

Soyuz watch. It was Soyuz watch that accompanied Soviet leaders in the grand events of the 20th century. Nowadays Soyuz watch faithfully tells their story to you as well.

Vostok.

Vostok wristwatch has been awarded various international prizes and proven very popular both in Russia and abroad due to its combination of high precision, reliability and modern design.

Address: Valnu str. 11 Ph.: +371 67282217 Mob.: +371 29269307 Open hours: Mon.-Sat.: 10:00 – 19:00 Sun.: 11:00 – 16:00 www.jacques-lemans.com www.charmex.ch www.dubois1785.ch www.burantime.ru www.soyuz-watch.com www.epos.ch www.vostok-europe.com www.swiss-military.info www.12000feet.com www.atlantic-watch.ch

Time is of the essence, especially when the timepieces are this exquisite…

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All watches presented in the Helvetia boutique come with International Guarantees and after sale service.

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A very cozy and stylish jewelry shop had opened its doors on the crossing of Brivibas and Dzirnavu streets in Riga. Some jewelry brands that are not too famous in Latvia, but are quite popular abroad, are represented here: «Roberto Bravo», «Fraboso», famous Russian jewelry Company Akimov and others.

The Orthodox collection by “ Akimov”

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The best Russian jewelers have always considered it to be an honor to work for the Orthodox Church. The Akimov Jeweller’s Company has also chosen this specialization. Crosses, worn next to the skin, relics crosses, sacred image pendants are made according to the Orthodox Church canons and traditions. Some of them represent ancient art forms; others are completely modern masterpieces of jeweler’s art. Each thing has its own concept; artistic forms and images are the incarnation of the theological idea. The jewelers of the “Akimov” company follow the canons of the church strictly at the same time using the newest technologies. When we mention the The Akimov Jeweller’s Company, we mean the combination of old traditions, contemporaneity and strictness of the church canons. The company makes the things for modern people.

The “Akimov” Jeweler’s Company, St Petersburg, was founded in 1997 by Sergey Akimov, an artist, jeweler and production engineer. The things made by the company can be easily recognized as they are tiny icons with thin silver relief in gold ornamental frame. In 2002, the “Akimov” Company collection was awarded the first prize for high quality at the European Jewelers’ forum. And in 2003, it was considered the best all over five continents. The collections made by the company answer the Orthodox Church purposes.

One of the main principles of the company is orthodoxy in everything that is connected with the church. That is why all the artists work in close co-operation with theologians and with Moscow patriarchy priests’ benediction.

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Roberto Bravo

The history of Italian brand «Roberto Bravo» has begun 40 years ago.

This company started as a small workshop, which created items for boutiques. Nowadays it is a brand that influences world tendencies of jewelry production. The collections by «Roberto Bravo» reflect the amazing work of jeweler and design of Italian art. Bright, exclusive, unusual – these are the words that come to one’s mind when seeing the collections for the first time.

Precious and semi-precious stones (kallait, smoky quartz, amethyst, opal, and zirconium) are used during creation of these luxurious items, which create the unbelievable ensemble for a special style and mood. Modern ideas, quality materials, excellent work, design skills, fantastic collections, wide choice of products – all these things are the distinctive features of this brand.

The motto of the company is – Being exclusive is a necessity!

Fraboso

With their ten year long experience in commerce, the Fraboso brothers have decided to unite their forces and in 1985 they created a company which produced and sold outstanding silver jewelry. As a result we have incredible collections, true masterpieces with combinations of precious stones, enamel and other worthful materials. Marco Fraboso has created a unique designer bureau in 2003, with the help of which the intellectual designer approach was brought into the brand’s production, making this brand even more popular on the world’s jewelry market.

“Vivienne” Brivibas str. 46 (entrance from Dzirnavu str.), Ph.: +371 67240462 vivienne@inbox.lv

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Simlicity is a light that seduces the soul.

Aurea by Philips. The climax of the Ambilight innovation, it creates a captivating viewing experience that seduces like never before.

Aurea’s Full HD screen is surrounded by an Active Frame that radiates vibrant ambient lighting in perfect harmony with the images on the screen.

Aurea mesmerizes your eyes and overwhelms your senses – you surrender to the experience. The new Philips Aurea TV with Ambilight is beyound television – it’s a window to your soul.

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The Philosophy of Life

Do you need to lose some weight, boost your immunity, get rid of stress load, or for example make up for the energy lost during the working week? Or maybe cellulite is your worst enemy? We definitely know how to help you! We can offer you a gravity-free bath, called “Cloud”, which, in just one hour, will help you relax as if you had four hours of sleep. Famous and beloved by many steam bath “Hamam”, effective individual body wrap, and special anti-cellulite massage – all these procedures will make your body feel strong and slim again and provide you with the needed strength and optimism in order to start a new working week.

Trust us, SPA will teach you how to love your body, your appearance, it will change your attitude to the world that surrounds you. There are many beauty salons that can offer you rejuvenating and relaxing procedures, but only «Salute Day SPA» gives you a possibility to experience some unique methods, developed by true professionals of this area.

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Address: Cesu str. 31-7 Ph.: +371 67371916 Fax: +371 67371912 Open hours: Mon.-Sat.: 10:00 – 21:00

We offer you some of the most modern achievements in SPA technologies:

This is a fairytale, created by adults, where they play all the leading roles. This is a magic country, entering which, you can just slam the door behind you, and leave all your problems behind. This is a completely new attitude to yourself, your health, state of mind and appearance. It just seems to be a perfect solution for all the problems.

• Procedures in the hydro-therapeutic bath «Talaxoterm».

• Relaxing microgravity in the “Cloud” bath.

• Multifunctional «Thalatepee» steam bath, with unlimited possibilities to improve state of mind and body.

• SPA body care programmes – body wrap, peeling, anti-cellulite procedures.

• SPA face care procedures.

• SPA massages.

• Weight correction procedures.

• SPA relaxation, detoxication and rejuvenation programmes.

Our high-quality service is a guarantee that you will definitely enjoy your visit to our SPA center, as it will not only improve your health, but also your state of mind.

We hope that you have a nice and wholesome rest and that it will bring your spirit high!

www.salutedayspa.lv

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FAT BURNER

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The salon is situated in the very heart of Riga, in the quiet «Berga Bazars» oasis.

«L’escale» offers You excellent skills and professionalism, modern technologies and effective cosmetic methods. Here you will be surrounded by sincere and unobtrusive attention.

The best masters with the certificates and diplomas of European studios work in «L’escale». We know that beauty and health of hair isn’t a genetic disposition only, it is also a very scrupulous treatment. «L’escale» offers a full range of hair and head skin care services, using the Kerastase from L’oreal and Davines.

Hair-consultant will offer the individual health program for hair treatment.

Customer’s visit to the salon is carefully planned from the minute he arrives to the moment when he leaves the salon.

A visit to the L’escale salon is carefully thought over from the first minutes of customer’s arrival till the moment he leaves.

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The full list of the «L’escale» services includes: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Hair dresses services (L’oreal Professionel, Davines) Hair and head skin treatment (diagnostic room) Hair and head skin treatment (Kerastase, Davines) Color stylist services Hair extensions, latest technologies Make-up artist/stylist services (Lancôme make-up) Silk eye-lashes classical and SPA manicure classical and SPA pedicure gel and acrylic nails (Alessandro, IBD, Creative) nail design special wedding offers wide service range for men (including beard and moustache correction)

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bar-card VIP-room Salon clothes convenient free parking

We dare to hope, that visit to L'escale will be a pleasant relaxation for you, and that you will enjoy the result of our high-quality service.

Address : Dzirnavu 92, Phone: +371 67288806; Mobile phone: +371 26496977 Open hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 - 20:00 Sat: 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday: closed

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Seduction by Light from Philips Aurea Ambilight The emotional side is the leading one in the fashion industry, just like in real life, where emotions often affect everything. One can admire not only the latest John Galliano collection, but also the products of nano-technologies. Ultrafashionable phones, lamps, audio and video players have stormed into the lives of the fashion lovers. A TV set, which nowadays is a lot more than just a device for watching a movie, has become one of the emotional parts of our life. And in order to make someone love a technical device one has to think not only about its creative side, but also about the technical aspect.

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So, to put it straight: it turns out that the engineers of the Philips company are the ones responsible for the proportions of the modern wide screen TV-sets. It was last century, when they paid their attention to the research in ergonomics, which showed that a human eye could see 33% more horizontally than vertically. Therefore, in order not to fatigue, but entertain the viewer and correspond to the latest physiological norm, the proportions of the screen should be 16:9. It was 1991

when Philips created their first wide screen TV-sets and some of the most advanced satellite channels began transmission in the new format.

Moviemakers, while stretching the image on the cinema screens, were thinking about the psychology of the viewers. For them, the possibility of involving the viewer in the events that take place on screen was a lot more important than just creating comfort. In modern hi-tech cinema this effect can be reached by combining two factors – surround sound and wide screen.

Psychologists have noted a long time ago that distal sight and hearing are the ones “responsible” for the reality of perception. In the most realistic movies, there is always some kind of quiet noise and sound behind viewer’s back. The intensity of these sounds should make the viewer want to turn around, but the events on the screen should distract him from doing so. And there is only one way to involve distal eyesight – to widen the picture horizontally. The wider, the better. In the beginning of this century, the Philips engineers tried to unite these two approaches by inventing the background light technology - Ambilight. And since there

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is no way to change the format of the TV screen again, there are some other games to play with a peripheral sight.

There were vertical illuminants installed on both sides of the flat screen TV and they illuminated the wall behind the TV according to a certain algorithm, where the color of the background illumination was corresponding to the color on the TV screen. If there is a desert on the screen – the wall on the left and right is also illuminated like a desert, if there is sky – wall becomes a part of it, jungles – and the room is green.

The effect was amazing – on one side, the illumination did improve the visual perception, and on the other – there was a growing line of designers that wanted to purchase an Ambilight panel – it has been quite a while since there was something so stylish in the world of the TV technologies.

Some other advantages of the new technology have also appeared in the process. Do you remember how your parents tried to forbid you to watch a TV in the dark? They were absolutely right – it could be rather harmful for your eyes. There is a problem though – any type of lamp would reflect on the screen making it hard to watch. This problem is even bigger with modern big and flat TV screens. So the background illumination was a perfect way out, which was proven by the Ambilight technology. In the previous version of the Philips Ambilight 2 system processor detected the brightness and color for each side of the TV separately, analyzing a picture on the screen. Fore example if there is white sand on the left and blue ocean on the right, then the wall will be illuminated in two different colors.

It is not too hard to predict the further development of the system. Ambilight Surround with three light channels – on both sides and the top of the screen has been developed after some time and recently – a four-channel Ambilight

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Full Surround, which is installed in the latest TV models with 42-inch screens and bigger. By the way this technology won Philips an EISA (“European Imaging and Sound Association”) award for the second time – the latest Philips TV set model with the Ambilight Surround system was named the best European TV-set in the High-End category of the season 2006/2007.

On the 3rd of September, during the International IFA 2007 exhibition in Berlin, Philips has demonstrated the possibilities of its new technology of background illumination, called Aurea, which is a more improved version of Ambilight.

There are 126 LEDs embedded into the so called dynamic border of the new masterpiece and they put into the effect a colored background illumination, which changes accordingly to the image palette shown on the screen. This way the effects are even more impressive, which gives viewers a chance to dive into the atmosphere of the events displayed on the screen. Besides, the device is equipped with three HDMI ports and invisible integrated speakers are responsible for high quality sound.

According to the manufacturer, Aurea «brings the light and color to life in the entertaining and absorbing way, involving the viewer in the emotional atmosphere created by Ambilight».

There is another interesting aspect of this innovation: Philips has been advertising the Aurea TV in the context of fashion perception in the September issue of the Vogue UK magazine. Philips has invested almost 50 million euro into the advertising campaign in Vogue. It shows the complete Aurea atmosphere thanks to the participation of artists that have learned the art of using the light in cinema and the world of fashion. Photographers Vincent Peters, Albert Elba from Lanvin, Parisian jeweler Lorenz Baumer and movie and film director Wong KarWai have all taken part in the campaign,

with a concept of “seduction by light”. By the way, there is nothing strange about the campaign being mostly focused on women, since, according to the latest research in Europe; women spend a lot more money on technological devices than men! Photographer Vincent Peters, who is known for his photo shoots for Vogue and several fashion houses, has used his talent of working with lights to create photos that are meant to be the attractive force of the Aurea campaign.

A printing campaign with participation of Rianne Ten-Haken is using Vincent’s experience to create the Aurea image.

Exclusive versions of the photos are now featured in the latest issue of the Vogue magazine in UK, France, Germany, Italy and Russia along with the outdoor advertising campaign. According to Peters: «Light as it is, can create an emotional way to the things you see. There is always light, but not everyone remembers about it. Light lets you feel the images”.

In order to emphasize its aim of creating an amazingly alluring campaign, Philips has also started cooperation with Lanvin. Dresses, that infuse a stylish feeling and are used to create the Aurea images, have been created by Albert Elba, from Lanvin. Starting from September of 2007 Aurea is installed in all the Lanvin boutiques to complement their lights and colors.

Parisian jeweler Lorenzo Baumer was also charmed by the new Philips product. He says: «Aurea is an embodiment of innovations that all the creators seek – as soon as you see something on the screen, you will dive into your feelings”.

And in order to create the entertaining element of the campaign, Philips has invited a famous Chinese filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai, who is known for his incredible sense of style. He filmed a short movie, which was based on the concept of the seduction by light and this movie is shown exclusively on the Ambilight TV sets of the new generation.

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iPod touch first hands-on If you find yourself dazzled by the Web, video, and music capabilities of Apple’s iPhone but can’t stomach the contract commitment, the iPod Touch might be just what you’re looking for.

Offered in 8GB and 16GB capacities, the iPod Touch is a premium-priced device with an attractive set of features for a midsize portable video player (PVP). Still, the Touch’s limited storage capacity makes it a difficult choice when held up to higher capacity products like the iPod Classic or Archos 605 WiFi.

Design

For better or worse, the iPod Touch is clearly the iPhone’s baby brother. Like most products that roll out of Apple, the Touch shows the love of committed designers, hardware engineers, and usability experts. The Touch measures a slim and pocketable 110 mm by 61.8 mm by 8mm, with an all-metal-and-glass design that feels as expensive as it looks. Because nothing will ruin a portable video player faster than a gouge across its screen, we’re happy to see that the face of the iPod Touch uses the same scratch-resistant glass found on the iPhone. Most users will still want to buy a protective case, however, since the Touch feels

a little fragile and the back is covered with the glossy, scratch-prone, smudge-loving chrome exterior common to most iPods.

Although the iPod Touch shares most of its features with the iPhone, it is technically a sibling of the iPod Classic.

There are only two physical buttons on the Touch: a button on the face of the player used for calling up the main menu; and a screen deactivation button found on the top-left edge of the case. The Touch is controlled largely using an icon-based touchscreen navigation menu nearly identical to the iPhone’s, but with greater emphasis placed on music, photo, and video playback.

The two design details that distinguish the iPod Touch from the iPhone are the head headphone jack and volume controls. While the iPhone surprised us with its difficult, recessed headphone jack, the 3.5mm headphone jack on the iPod Touch runs flush with the case and accepts any stand standard minijack headphone connection. In the absence of dedicated volume control buttons, the Touch gives users the ability to bring up an onscreen volume slider by double-clicking the main menu button.

The same volume screen offers controls for playing, pausing, and skipping through tracks.

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The iTunes Wi-Fi music store lets you browse, preview, and download music over a Wi-Fi Internet connection.

When it comes down to it, the iPod Touch’s most unique selling point is not its feature set, but its interface. You can find products that offer more features, as well as higher quality audio and video performance, but you won’t find any other product that can match the feeling you get using the iPod Touch interface.

In the absence of jetpacks or flying cars, the futuristic novelty of zooming photos with a pinch of the finger or flying through your music collection in Cover Flow is difficult to quantify into a bullet point, but it is probably the most justifiable reason to invest in the Touch.

Features

The iPod Touch draws 99 percent of its features from the iPhone. While iPhone owners have zero incentive for buying the Touch, the rest of us now have a way to get our hands on many of the iPhone’s features without costly and contractual AT&T service plans. The bad news is that the iPod Touch does away with more than just the iPhone’s phone capabilities--it also gives up POP/IMAP e-mail, built-in speakers, microphone, camera, Bluetooth, and a handful of widget applications such as stock monitoring and weather forecasting. Remaining features such as a Safari Web browser, YouTube video portal, photo viewer, music player, video player, and iTunes Wi-Fi music store still place the iPod Touch on the cutting edge for portable video players, however. In fact, at the time of this writing, the only product that can even compete with the iPod Touch’s combination of a WiFi-enabled Web browser, wireless music store, wide-screen video playback, photo viewer, and audio player, is the Archos 605 WiFi. One of the few notable features that put the iPod Touch ahead of the iPhone is the ability to output video and photos to a television using an optional Apple AV cable, Universal Dock, or qualifying third-party video accessory. Another advantage the iPod Touch offers over the iPhone is the ability to manually manage music and video content in

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lieu of setting up automatic content syncing rules within iTunes. We are a little disappointed that the iPod Touch is the only iPod that does not support a generic USB storage mode, but we doubt many users will be upset by this.

Audio format support is unchanged from previous iPods. The Touch supports standard and purchased AAC, as well as MP3, Audible, WAV, AIFF, and Apple Lossless. Video format support is likewise unaltered from the H.264/MP4 files playable on 5G iPods, as well as the third-generation iPod Nano and the iPod Classic. The Touch supports video resolutions up to 640 by 480 at 30 frames per second.

numbers found on Web pages will no longer launch e-mail or dialing options.

Web-based e-mail, such as Gmail or Yahoo mail, work fine in Safari, but without the ability to copy and paste text, manually entering in e-mail addresses found on the Web can be frustrating. Just like Safari on the iPhone, Flash-based Web objects are still disabled, including embedded video players and music players.

Despite these few limitations, using Safari on a small mobile device like the iPod Touch is still fun and useful. The intelligent touch-screen keyboard and multiple browser window management are a big plus.

Safari

iTunes Wi-Fi

The Safari Web browser found on the iPod Touch is more or less the same great browser found on the iPhone, minus a few features. For instance, without the iPhone’s e-mail application or phone capabilities, e-mail addresses and phone

Both the iPod Touch and iPhone allow users to browse, preview, purchase, and download music from the new iTunes WiFi music store. The store is limited strictly to music downloads--no movies, TV shows, podcasts, or games--at least, not

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yet. You’ll have to hop onto an available Wi-Fi Internet connection to take advantage of the wireless music store, but once connected, you can search for any artist, album, or song in the iTunes catalog, as well as browse by genre, top sellers, featured artists, and new releases. Store purchases require you to enter your iTunes password as a security measure. Once

limited built-in memory capacity if the option of SD memory card expansion was available (the Archos 405 or Creative Zen are perfect examples of video players that give us the option to expand).

We’d also love to see embedded Flash support in the otherwise fabulous Safari browser. Whether video content from sites like DailyMotion or Viddler or music from Web radio sites like Pandora or Slacker, embedded Flash media content is a big part of the Internet media experience.

And while we’re being picky, we also want

also found that the glossy glass screen kicks back a lot of glare. Still, despite the common complaints, the Touch is unquestionably the most video-worthy iPod yet.

Apple rates the iPod Touch’s battery life at 22 hours for music playback and 5 hours for video. Our CNET labs found that the iPod Touch lasted an average of 23 hours for audio playback and 6 hours for video--which is better than expected, and more than adequate for a few in-flight movies.

The iPod Touch comes with a small, clear plastic stand for hands-free viewing. It took us only two days to lose it.

the download is complete, the song is immediately available to listen to and will transfer to your computer’s iTunes music library the next time you sync the device.

The feature seems to work without any kinks. Even interrupted downloads pick up once a Wi-Fi connection is re-established.

Apple has also announced a partnership with the Starbucks coffee chain that will allow iPhone and Touch users the ability to access a Starbucks-branded version of the iTunes Wi-Fi music store when the device is used at participating cafes--without paying to use the hot spot. We doubt that anyone will purchase the Touch based on this added functionality, but it bears mentioning.

Wish list

Complaining about the iPod Touch’s lack of FM radio or voice-recording features feels like complaining about a Porsche’s lack of cup holders. Still, there are some missing features on the iPod Touch that we would have enjoyed. High-capacity SD memory card expansion is at the top of our list of most-wanted features for the Touch. We could easily forgive any PVP’s

the iPhone’s notepad application, iTunes game support, and stereo Bluetooth transmission. The ability to use the Touch as an external storage drive like the iPod Nano and iPod Classic would also be a plus.

Performance

Putting aside the Touch’s sleek design, futuristic interface, and innovative feature set, the quality of its audio and video playback rank only slightly above average. The iPod Touch reportedly uses the same audio chipset as the iPhone, but a different one than the iPod Classic. The Touch offers good audio quality, but not the stellar audio we were hoping for in an expensive product. The audio issue is compounded by Apple’s long-standing history of preventing iPod users from defining their own custom EQ settings. Apple’s 20 built-in equalization presets are handy, but there’s just no substitute for rolling your own five-band EQ curve. With the Touch’s emphasis on video playback, it would have been especially useful to have a surround-sound emulation effect similar to the Cowon A2’s or Sony NWZ-S610’s.

We’ve heard some complaints about the iPod Touch’s video performance, but we found the overall quality to be good. Viewing angles are less than great, producing some color and contrast shifting from even slight tilting. We

Final thoughts

We think the iPod Touch is a great product with lots to offer, but its premium price tag and limited capacity should give some shoppers pause. Don’t assume that Apple’s most expensive iPod is the best solution for your needs. If you’re planning on watching a lot of video, high-capacity products like the iPod Classic or Archos 605 WiFi will allow you to load entire seasons of your favorite TV shows. Also bear in mind that if you’re not around an available Wi-Fi network, features like the Safari Web browser, iTunes Wi-Fi music store, and YouTube video portal won’t mean much at all. While the iPod Touch may not be the slam dunk we were hoping for, it is an unquestionably cool product that continues Apple’s legacy of sleek, innovative design.

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Domina Coral Bay – a perfect place for everyone

The chance of you having an unforgettable experience while traveling doesn’t really depend on the country you are going to or even the number of stars the hotel you are staying at has. It is more likely going to depend on the quality of the entertainment planning, which should definitely include both extreme elements and full relaxation. Domina Coral Bay Hotels & Resort is one of the biggest hotels in the Near East; it is situated on Sinai, not far from Sharm elSheikh. Its territory has expanded up to one million of square meters! Today this resort is divided into six five-star hotels: Oasis (budget), Aquamarine (standard), El Sultan (plus) King’s Lake (exclusive), Prestige and Harem (suite). It is also possible to rent apartments and villas.

Anything you could possibly need to have a time of your life is offered in this

hotel. Hundreds of water streams flow through the territory of the hotel, beautiful green lawns, sea view terraces, literally covered in flowers – you can’t help but think that you are a part of “1000 and One Night” fairytale.

Besides all the offered entertainment like snorkeling (from the huge pontoons, going far into the sea), diving (the hotel has its own diving center), glass-boat rides, tennis courts, unique salty lake with all its inhabitants, you also have a chance to visit many of the restaurants, cafes and a large local souvenir market.

Three types of transport will be at your service. Domina Coral Bay – is a unique secluded system, which gives you a chance to experience everything in one place. And that’s not all: there is also an exclusive beauty center Elisir, where the best specialists will complete the “1000

and One Night” fairytale by transforming your body into everyone’s object of admiration.

If you feel like seeing more, you will be offered a large list of excursions: starting from a visit to Cairo, Luxor, Petra (Jordan) and ending with a visit to the everlasting city Jerusalem and the amazing underwater nature reserve Ras Mohammed. You could also see a unique creation of nature – “Flower canyon”, visit the convent of St. Catherine and Moses’ hill, where he received his tablets from God… and this is only a small part of things that you can enjoy if you stay in the Domina Coral Bay! Beauty contests take place in Domina Coral Bay annually, which attracts a lot of journalists, photographers, and of course participants of these contests.

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Miss Domina 007 Miss Domina is an international beauty contest that takes place in the Domina Coral Bay every year.

A beauty contest called Model of The Universe was organized for the first time in 2002.

Same year, “Miss Domina of the Baltic Countries” took place, and it became a Miss Domina contest in the following year. A Miss Domina 2007 contest took place on the 23rd of November. 25 girls arrived to Domina Coral Bay for the Miss Domina week and the pre selection was made during the first couple of days to eliminate 5 of the girls. In 2007 girls from Russia, Latvia (one from Riga), Estonia and Italy participated in this contest.

The selection process is very simple - every week in Domina Coral Bay, during a party at the Aladdin Casino, one “Miss Domina” is chosen among the beautiful guests of the Resort. The winners of the weekly contests are contacted and offered a participation in the final event of Miss Domina.

Domina Riga St. Elisab Ph.: 7 32 www.do

The winner of “Miss Domina 2007” has received a prize of 5.000 Euro, a chance to be Domina’s testimonial for 1 year and one week for 2 persons at the Domina Coral Bay in Sharm el Sheikh. “Miss Smile” won one week for 2 persons in Positano, Italy “Miss Most Voted” won one week for 2 persons in Venice, Italy “Miss Fancy” won one week for 2 persons in Rome, Italy. Read more about the Miss Domina contest in the next issue.

Domina Travel Latvia Address: Elisabetes str. 2 Ph.: 7 320999 www.domina.lv

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New autumn-winter look 2007-2008 by YSL

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This season, the Yves Saint Laurent woman is dramatizing her uncommon appeal and revealing her extreme distinctiveness.

Full of mystery, she masters the art of bold contrasts.

Like an obsession, she interprets the eternal power of seduction as a play of opposites between feminine and masculine in which opulence and pure refinement share equal billing.

For her, Yves Saint Laurent has created an Autumn-Winter Look 2007/2008 Collection rich in paradoxes. Beneath the apparent rigor of strict lines and timeless black is the sophistication of exquisitely crinkled and waffled fabrics. Pared down cuts are superbly heightened by details, long gloves or ribbon tied in bows.

From the catwalk to Yves Saint Laurent make-up, the same lesson in style, the same refinement of materials.

In a ray of violet light, the absolute femininity of a pure complexion, bewitching eyes and sensual lips contradicts the seeming androgyny of boyishly short, slicked down hair and black leather clothes.

Color, played in contrasted effects, accessorizes the eyes with ombres duolumières. They glorify the eyes with elegance and boldness thanks to the alchemy of contrasts. Each duo offers the ideal alliance of shadows: one to color, the other to sculpt and shape.

An iconic, vintage Yves Saint Laurent design inspired the palette esprit couture “wardrobe” collector for the complexion and the eyes. A creation featured in the Paris Autumn-Winter 1983 collection, this evening gown, with velvet, off-the-shoulder top and satin bow on the back, is in-

going out, so keep it pale and interesting to flatter your complexion naturally and you can have fun experimenting with your eyes and lips: red lips in gloss, matte or satin shades to bring a touch of vibrant color to lips through the cold months and colorful eyes on show. Play with multiple colors for a doe-eyed or bird of paradise look, and use your imagination to create a work of art with your make-up brush.

terpreted in two color harmonies to be applied alone or combined to illuminate every tone of skin and eyes of every color.

A bright, radiant complexion, penetrating eyes, affirmed lips and a decisive attitude, Yves Saint Laurent stirs the imagination by designing a truly feminine look - with a fascinating touch of masculinity.

This autumn 2007 will see a return to sophistication and to almost unbridled creativity, so it’s time to update your make-up bags and make-up techniques accordingly for the new season. The good news for beauty junkies is that the key to this season’s look is your imagination.

Nude bases are showing no signs of

Visual harmony The autumn winter look 2007/2008 visual asserts the power of a light and shadow play. The shades rival the effects of the materials for an ultra couture, contemporary result with a strong personality. The complexion, dressed in silk, is perfectly even yet totally transparent, as if beautifully bared. It provides the background for the force of smoky eyes, elegant to the extreme, magnetic and sophisticated. Smoky eyes take center stage thanks to ombres duolumières, pairing Blue Legend with Grey Illusion, as penetrating as tempered steel. This light/dark counterpoint takes on metallic intensity and drama with shades from the limited edition palette esprit couture.

As the ultimate touch to this mysterious, blue-tinged intensity, the lips are clad in enigmatic rouge pure shine, candy Plum and the nails with la laque Black Tulip.

Another very chic variant, nocturnal, “red carpet” interpretation of the autumn winter look 2007/2008. The complexion is the same, with the same effect of transparency and modernity.

Luminous and vibrant, it sets the stage

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for eyes luxuriantly adorned in navy blue silk velvet, shimmering with the mauve light of ombres duolumières, and a smile delicately enhanced with fard à lèvres rouge pur Swirly Pink.

A new essential For a woman, her eyes are a secret weapon. Powerfully evoking her beauty, they express her moods, heighten her charms, stir the emotions and sometimes overwhelm them. Yves Saint Laurent gives them a new light. Thanks to the alchemy of contrasts, ombres duolumières glorify the eyes with elegance and boldness. Each duo offers the ideal alliance of shadows, one to color, the other to sculpt and shade.

The ultra sophisticated formula ensures results never seen before. An infinitely soft and supple texture, thanks to perfectly smooth and spherical composite powders (fine flakes of mica coated with silica micro-spheres), ensures exceptional glide-on application and a completely adaptable, even finish. The composite powders diffuse light in all directions.

This optical halo effect makes the eyelids look super smooth. The color can fully express itself, revealing all its radiance for an incredibly luminous makeup result.

A few tips For night time: Apply the dark shade on the entire upper lid, then the light one to enliven it with reflections. The result is intense, sensual and sophisticated. For day time: start with the light shade, then adjust the intensity with the dark one.

The result is elegant and refined.

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Ombres duolumières, high-fashion apparel for the eyes, combining a silky, glide-on texture, total comfort and flawless results. A duo of contrasting light, the essence of the YSL spirit.

To dress the face in silky splendor, this collector palette for the complexion and eyes draws on the treasures of the House of Yves Saint Laurent and takes its inspiration from a creation featured in the Paris Autumn-Winter 1983 collection.

This evening gown with velvet, off-theshoulder top and satin bow on the back is interpreted in two color harmonies to be applied alone or combined to illuminate every tone of skin and eyes of every color.

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1. Palazzo Italia – Kr.Barona 2 2. Emporio Armani – Elizabetes 51 3. GF Ferre – Elizabetes 51 4. Boss – Elizabetes 77 5. Wolford boutique – Terbatas 28 6. Toskana – Brivibas 73, Kalku 14, Caka 37 7. Twin-Set, Alberto Guardiani – Brivibas 66 (Entrance from Gertrudes str.)

8. Skala boutique – Terbatas 36 9. Junior boutique – Skolas 10

10. Privilege – St.Marijas 13/7 (Berga Bazaars) 11. G4Free – Brivibas 55 (Entrance from Gertrudes), Bruninieku 22 (Entrance from Terbatas) 12. Messagerie – Bruninieku 8 13. Gianmarco Lorenzi – Blaumana 31 14. Vivienne, Markizs – Brivibas 46 (Entrance from Dzirnavu), Dzirnavu 102 15. L´escale – Dzirnavu 92 16. Hotel Reval Latvia, Reval Ridzene – Elizabetes 55, Reimersa 1

17. Hotel Europa Royale – Kr.Barona 12 18. Hotel City Bruninieks – Bruninieku 6 19. Faberge - Lat Diamond – Baznicas 7 20. Fashion – nightclub – Terbatas 2 21. Essential – nightclub – Skolas 2 22. Studio 69 – nightclub, Royal Casino – Brivibas 96 23. Max Mara – Kr.Barona 24/26

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24. Sordi – Valnu 1, Valnu 12 25. Kabuki – Valnu 4, Kungu 1 26. Chapurin – Jekaba 3/5 27. Tops! – Audeju 10 28. Vicini – Kalku 16, Torna 4, Vagnera 5 29. Louvre – Valnu 7 30. Mont Blanc, Royal boutique – Kalku 28, Audeju 16 (Galerija Centrs) 31. Vendome – Valnu 5 32. Helvetia – Valnu 11

33. Escada – Valnu 3 34. Hotel DeRome, Konveta Seta – Kalku 28, Kaleju 9/11 35. Hotel Grand Palace – Pils 12 36. Hotel Gutenbergs – Dome sq. 1 37. Hotel Riga – Aspazijas 22 38. Nautilus – nightclub – Kungu 8 39. Lounge 8 – Valnu 19 (Entrance from Gleznotaju) 40. Villa Mode – Mucenieku 7-1

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