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Talent Patrice Catanzaro After completing his studies in fashion and design and having worked with fur and leather , in the 1980s Patrice Catanzaro decided to create “Les Plaisirs de Marlène”, devoting his talent to femininity and dressing the Paris night life. He went on to design theatrical costumes, clothing in leather and fur as well as ready to wear collections. Y et, 14 years later Patrice decided to consecrate his entire professional activity to his one true passion: lingerie. And so he dreamt up an alluring universe, made of lovers in sexy and refined fetish outfits. Patrice still considers himself a costume designer , only this time the stage is different. The daring designer is devoted heart and soul to his belief in fetishism, with no restraints. Showing a true love for female seduction, he takes pleasure in experimenting with vinyl, lace and latex, materials which adhere to the skin and sculpt the body , emphasizing it and interpreting silhouettes in a futuristic and fantastic manner . “Spectacular and theatrical, these materials flatter a woman; the shine of this second skin endows her with the mystique of a woman from another world, while the latex and vinyl are an invitation to caress which I will never tire of.” And it is this new and atypical mix of materials, similar to latex and leather in appearance, with the softness of lycra and the shine of vinyl that the designer brings to life in fun and sumptuous models, with carefully designed silhouettes and cups. T oday, Patrice Catanzaro is sold in the best sexy lingerie stores throughout the world with collections T ome 1,2,3 and 4 but also with his more affordable line “Les P’tites folies de Catanzaro”, as well as his newest collection Tome 5, the quintessence of the creator’s work: imaginative, mixing fetishism with sensual contemporary fashion, the items in this collection play on varnish, vinyl, reflections and transparencies. Definitely more of a precursor than an opportunist, Patrice is a mine of creativity , daring in his choice of materials and after having sailed against the current for over 20 years to uphold his image of women, he is happy today to satisfy those who live their fantasies and like to talk with their body, letting themselves be carried away by that sexy chic wave which nowadays influences so many trends. 62

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of THE BEST OF INTIMA – 07/2009

Contents and Index
Shop Scouting Wolrdwide - BOI's Selection from Asia to Europe
Newer Notables
- Hakuna Matata
- Eres
- Frankie Morello
- Misa
- Shan
- Petit Bateau
- Printemps
- Barbara's New Beginnings
- Arianne
- Romantika
- Passionata
BOI's Survey - What really sells in focus
Expert - Trends to shine through economic gloom (part2)
Retail News - Aimer, Elizabeth Hurley
Photo shoot - Hide and seek
SS 09/10 Lingerie Trends
Talent
- Giadadanielle
- Patrice Catanzaro
Brand New
- Parah, Armani
- Made by Niki
- Panos Emporio, Jog
- Shocking Princess, Edith Desmarais
- la Fée Verte, Porzia T
- Lejaby, Save the Queen
- Andrès Sardà
Photo shoot - Above and beyond
Tête à tête - Stella McCartney
Launching
- Hot Milk, Fruit de la Passion
- Jenna Leigh, Zinke
- Equmen, Between the Sheets
- Cosabella, Maidenform
- Britta Uschkamp, Maison Close
Portrait
- All about Martha Rey
- Graffinis by Paul Cartelli
In Stock - Brands' in stock items ready for order
SS 09/10 Beachwear Trends
Event
- Femmy Gala 2009, Hollywood Glamour
- Va Bien's first 30 years
- Chantelle’s 60th Anniversary, Lingerie Miami
- Hug Awards 2009, Wacoal (Fights for the Cure)
Interview - Ann Deal wins award
Report - Think Green at the Underfashion Club
Business News - Oroblù, Maidenform, Secret Curves, MY Lingerie, Iconix
Undercover
Exhibition update
- Curve
- Mode City
- Mare di Moda
- Calendar
Network Express - Network Dessous' ten wroldwide magazines
Expo - The Lace Experience
Fabric News - Recticel, Radici Spandex, Maglificio Ripa, Lycra
Fabric trends - F/W10 key fabric trends

THE BEST OF INTIMA – 07/2009