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As you all know, only a couple of weeks ago we held a very special party: our Spring-Summer 2010 Fashion Show, where we introduced our new collection.

We know it is quite difficult to wait now 2 to 3 months until this collection reaches our stores and that’s why, like every season, we try to bring you a mini-collection as a small preview of what’s to come.

Well, time has come! Today our Spring Preview special collection has arrived in stores and Mangoshop, so that you can start wearing what will be fashion in short.

Based on a sophisticated mixture of blues and blacks, we introduce as a first touch of  Spring a silhouette inspired by the 80s. The idea is to play contrasts by mixing night and day garments, as well as, masculine and feminine elements. Graphic checks, stripes and dots create a clean and fresh look, that can become more romantic and sophisticated by adding lace and plumetti elements.

There are several key ideas to work for the ideal look: combine rectangular and tulipe shapes in the same silhouette; go for structured dresses; pair boyish suit jacket with striped t-shirt and shorts (add leggings for an 80s touch); or bet for corsets to show off you waist.

Main fabrics in this collection are delicate ones like tafeta, tulle, lace or lamé, and the always must-have denim. Sequins details are still a final touch, together with ripped details, cuts, intarsia or dévoré.

As we already hinted, the colour range is based mainly in blue, combined with grey, black and off-white, that brings light to the look.

Like every season, we have created a small New Arrival collection to give you a taste of what’s to come. In a week this collection will be available in stores and online but we want you to now before anyone else, how it will look like.

Our designers have been inspired by the pionners and the origins of the American people: the first settlers and their way of dressing.

In the selection of pieces that you’ll find in this mini-collection, you’ll see a contraposition of masculine elements (based on worker trousers and checked shirts) with a very feminine and romantic silhouette (focused in Victorian-style pieces with cuts in the back, corsets or skirts and dresses with frills).

Materials such as cotton and linen are highlighted and combined with lace, tulle and silk. As per details, you sure will notice braided borders, fringes, studs, western fastenings or military motifs.

The colour palette of this collection ranges from white, vanilla or petal rose tones to black with touches of gold, without forgetting more colourful tones such royal and navy blue or fuchsia.

Checks, liberty prints and small graphic prints are must patterns for dresses, skirts and blouses.

For accessories like bags, belts and shoes, suede is the key material. Jewelery looks great if golden.

Remember, these pieces will be available in stores and online starting May 28th!