MARCIANO GUESS spring/summer 2015 collection

Women’s Collection 

LA CONFIDENTIAL The colors, attitude and relaxed elegance of springtime Los Angeles inspire a mood filled with sleek mono- chromatics mixed with softer 70s elements for a super-foxy look. Key patterns include geometric prints, linear fine box checks and textural surface stripes, along with a Deep Ocean Flower fantasy. The color palette extends from Midnight purple, Grape mist, Baby Pink and Rhapsody lilac to Pop yellow, jet black, optical white and smoky gray. Fabrics offer a vast selection of textured, doubled and slinky knits, draping, heavy tencel cottons, as well as new variations on classic tweed. Platinum and white gold details provide a perfect finish to the garments. Outerwear for the early part of the season includes a classic stretch nappa leather jacket, while the trench coat is revived in soft, relaxed shapes. The look is predominantly 70s thanks the use of blazer and shirt dresses, double breasted blazers, slim-fit flared and wide legged pants and short suits which are present throughout the season. Playful yet always elegant, a jumpsuit and structured culottes provide easy to wear pieces, while hems on A-line skirts and pencil skirt are mid-length and look fabulous paired with voluminous wrap blouses and wrapped and draped knits. 

LANOIR The city is Los Angeles after dark and the setting is a party in a modern villa in the Hollywood Hills. The atmosphere, glamour and lights and a touch of the dark side inspire looks perfect for the night and daring for day where high octane, 90s sportswear attitude is combined with voluminous, sheer and always chic elements. The color palette is essential, using jet black, optical white and smoke grey as a base with contrasts provided by powerful spring crocus and hot coral, key shades created for the exclusive Beverly Hills Blossom floral print, as well as delicate apricot peach in a geometric print called Mulholland at Midnight. Delicate white gold trims adorn the different styles, along with sportswear fastenings, metal trims, cut-outs and sheer and opaque paneling, while drawstrings and shoestring straps detail the looks. The focus is on evening wear with use of iridescent, shiny satins, touches of metallic and glam croc-print leather, contrasted by sporty airtex and mesh for shirt and body-con dresses, blousons and soft fit suit. Pencil skirts and skinny track pants are paired with v-neck and cowl back blouses and knits, blouson jackets and a blouson trench. 

PALM SPRINGS WEEKEND A city break to the desert oasis of Palm Springs and late 60s and early 70s embellishments inspire a relaxed summer look. The color palette is decidedly mid-century with unusual tones such as dragon fly green, blue bird blue, hot coral, optical white and the leit motiv of the entire collection smoke gray. Details incorporate pleats and sheer and transparent, laser cuts and soft rouching effects, along with abstract metal and gemstone encrusted applications. White on white detailing, as well as touches of feathers are also key. An exotic combination of Orchid and Palm leaves compose the predominant print and fabrics are rich and luxurious blending fresh linen, pique and textured whites with metallic and pearl coatings, guipure lace, georgette, washed silks, sateen and chiffon, as well as silk for the refined knits. Key looks offer combinations of mini-skirts and soft, loose-fit pants with kaftans or flowing dresses for a truly relaxed and always elegant look. 

Men’s collection 

LACONFIDENTIAL–LANOIR He is dynamic and a socialite who loves to experiment with his wardrobe. The Spring- Summer 2015 MARCIANO Guess collection offers looks for all his daily and special occasion wear. This season his wardrobe is inspired by 50s, 60s and 70s cinema stars with a modern vibe that is absolutely up to speed with contemporary trends. From refined casual outfits combining tees and chinos for leisure time, or office-perfect suits and jacket and pant ensembles, to elegant, head-turning evening attire, tuxedos and outerwear, he always looks his best! 

A selection of transversal colors remains with him throughout the season for easy to combine basics in white, light pink, light mélange grey and black. The season buds as spring arrives with trendier colors that span from classic navy to royal and light blue with pops of orange, brown, mud green, light grey and black. Fabrics are of the highest quality with natural cottons for pants, shirts and knits and a touch of stretch in most pieces for comfort and style. 

PALM SPRINGS WEEKEND The balmy summer days bring desire for escape from the city and a getaway to a desert oasis. His suitcase is filled with decidedly relaxed looks. Shorts, loose fit pants and tees are basic essentials, paired with a fresh, de-structured linen jacket in classic or mandarin style, or a soft natural knit. Desert inspired tones such as sand, light sage, hunter green and coffee brown predominate with pops of light teal and light mat red for color. Fresh and natural fabrics such as cottons and linens are a must, along with a soft leather jacket against the evening desert breeze. 

About Marciano 

Marciano, the first brand extension from GUESS, Inc., follows suit in true GUESS style with apparel and accessories that are on the edge of the fashion forefront. This contemporary runway-inspired collection, designed for the fashion forward woman and man, is daringly sexy, yet has highly sophisticated style that represents pure glamour in everyday fashion. Marciano designs, markets and distributes full collections of women’s and men’s apparel as well as accessories. Marciano boutiques are located in North America, as well as international metropolitan centers throughout the globe. You can also find the Marciano collection in select flagship GUESS store locations, specialty stores, and online at marciano.guess.eu.