Design Attack under the KUHBA LIBRE Motto: Labels to Watch

Mystic Couture is the name of the new collection from the ‘Beast’ label: unusual print motifs like lucky dragons with Swarovski crystals and metallic nail heads adorn quality finish canvas bags plus vintage couture.

With a touch of humour the ‘Bicolli’ brand presents a nostalgic, nationalcostume collection combined with military elements. Laughing children’s faces from the 1940s, stag motifs, gingham checks and velvet trims give shirts, jackets, jeans, caps and bags a cheeky, original note.
www.bicolli.de
For the first time now, the Berlin label ‘ErstIch’ is introducing its new streetwear product line with bags and accessories that are made of highquality, hand-finished leather with many functional options: 100% Made in Germany. www.erst-ich.de
Also convincing us with its craftsmanship and quality is the Spanish brand ‘Fogg’. Its range includes shoes, bags and other accessories plus clothing right through to interior design items. Materials like silk, organza, georgette and sari appliqués add a new slant to oriental style here.
www.fogg.es
‘Gundi Blind’ designs and produces unconventional, costumes from saris to dirndls, handmade in the Indian Himalayas. In particular, her
accessories – like cowhide bags, sterling-silver finished belts, patched mini-skirts in vintage tapestry fabric plus jewellery featuring meditative
symbols – are sold to renowned stores in places like Los Angeles. The VIP customers of her creative designs include Donna Karan and Sting.
www.gundiblind.com
The fashion and sportswear label ‘Heartwear’ has a philosophy that comes from the heart: the basics collection consisting of sporty hoodies, zip-up jackets, trendy hot-pants plus feminine dresses and skirts captivates us with its attention to detail reflected in the design, quality and finish. www.heartwear-fashion.de
The German label ‘Losgelöst’ stands for an experimental interplay of colour, shapes, and fabrics. Imagination, handicrafts and special finish
give the alternative natural materials used here (like tree bark) their special look. The product range includes bags and accessories in leather
and woollen felt. www.losgeloest.com
One billion people play street soccer worldwide. Inspired by this sport and lifestyle trend, passionate street soccer players founded the Dutch brand ‘Monta – Emperors of Honour’ in 1999. The new collection comprises both street soccer wear and shoes and patented footballs made of denim. Footballing star Edgar Davids is currently featured in the brand’s global advertising campaign. www.montasoccer.com
The Bavarian label ‘Wolpertinger’ combines classic streetwear elements with high-end materials and lasered animal skins specially imported from Italy along with leather featuring motifs from comics and art classics. For the first time, this season will also see it launching exclusive one-off accessories on the market: Street & Luxury. The shoes are a reflection of the clothing collection and are very high quality.
www.wolpertingerclothing.com

Facts and Figures on GDS/GLS:
GDS/GLS – the International Event for Shoes, Leather Goods & More will be held together with global shoes & accessories from 9 to 11 March 2007 at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre. Presented here will be the latest trends for the 2007/2008 Autumn/Winter season as well as immediate ranges for the coming summer.