A metal bath of vibrant contrasts dazzled Miami, courtesy of Custo Barcelona with the return of designer Custo Dalmau to the South Florida. FASHIONmiami was the setting on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 for the catwalk presentation of the designer’s new autumn-winter “Hairy Metal” 2010-11 collection.

Sparkling metals melted into pure lines to form new volumes that contrast with the warmth of fur. The Design District provided the backdrop for an energized audience of more than 1,000 celebrities, VIP’s and press from all over the world, including the main actors from the hit TV series Burn Notice, Gabrielle Anwar and Jeffrey Donovan, former Miami Heat Rony Seikaly, Grammy Award winner Jon Secada, and Alexia Echevarria, cast member from Bravo’s Real Housewives of Miami, attended the show.

Under the name ‘Hairy Metal’, Custo Barcelona presented a collection where the indisputable protagonists were metallic sparkles. Miami saw a strong, energetic and contemporary collection, in keeping with a new era.  Bronze, steel, gold, black and rust comprise a new colour palette which is mixed with graphics inspired by mercury, melted silver, red hot iron and tin.

The cold of metal is contrasted with fake fur, which has been developed in every imaginable form. Hairs of different lengths and colours have been mixed together to create new graphic effects that are sinuous, geometric or crossed. Different types of furs have also been mixed with wools to match the colour graphics and produce volumes that create new depth.

A primitive looking collection that brings cold and warmth face-to-face. Of contrasting looks.  Of melting metals. A veritable ode to the periodic table of elements. An invitation to experiment. A mysterious and spectacular show courtesy of Custo Barcelona, who has managed to surprise us once again.

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Show your commitment to breast cancer awareness this October by supporting the cause at Custo Barcelona locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The European brand announces the launch of a month-long initiative to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer through sales of a collectable T-Shirt from October 1st to October 31st, or while supplies last.

“We think it’s important for people to support cancer research the best way they can,” states Custo Dalmau, “and for us it’s through what we know best, designing a limited edition item and donating the proceeds to charity.”

Due to Custo Barcelona’s global fan base, the Limited Edition T-Shirt will become an instant collector’s item. Model/actress Cindy Taylor generously donated her time to support the cause, and is featured in the promotional campaign photo wearing the T-shirt. Quantities are limited-only 1,000 T-Shirts will be produced. The retail cost of the T-Shirt is $65.00.

Beginning October 1, 2008 the Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirt will be sold exclusively at the following Custo Barcelona stores: New York, Chicago, Bal Harbour, Boca Raton, Sunrise, Tampa, Dallas, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, Glendale, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. This Limited-Edition T-Shirt supporting breast cancer research features a custom graphic design in keeping with the company’s signature DNA. Known for their bold graphic designs, the Limited Edition T-Shirt showcases a large pink ribbon, the symbol for Breast Cancer Awareness, in a powerful message across the front. 100% of proceeds from the sales of the 2008 Limited Edition T-Shirt will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

The Custo Barcelona brand was created over 27 years ago in Europe by the Dalmau brothers, Custo and David, as a graphic tee shirt collection. Today the brand consists of a complete ready to wear collection for both men and women including handbags and accessories, footwear, sunglasses, swimwear and a fragrance. Custo Barcelona is sold at 40+ namesake stores worldwide and over 3,000 point-of-sale locations including specialty boutiques and department stores globally. In addition to the RTW collections, Custo Barcelona is the head design company for a luxury resort in Playa de Mujeres, Mexico, called Capricho by Custo scheduled to open in 2009. Due to the brands iconic style, the company has been commissioned to design projects for such reputable brands as Perrier, Hummer, Motorola, Busnelli, Seat Ibiza and Estrella Damm.

About the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: It started with a simple promise made between two sisters. It ends when that promise is fulfilled. Susan G. Komen for the Cure is fighting every minute of every day to finally, once and for all, finish what they started and achieve the vision of a world without breast cancer. The San Diego Affiliate-along with 125 other affiliates across the country and world-is a fund and awareness raising organization committed to finding a cure for this disease. You can help create a world without breast cancer. Be a part of the Cure!

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Custo Barcelona has really shown American designers that they have to step there game up. Custo Barcelona’s designs and styles from the Latin American Country of Brazil were a very nice refreshment to the sometimes monotonous similarity of the American Swim wear designers. The collections presented were very chic and stylish sure to be a big hit in the USA. They were sometimes a complicated pattern but yet at the same time very simplistic and refined. Not only that but the swim wear was very colorful and bright. Not like sickening neon colors, but a beautiful showcase of soothing color. The show seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by all which is no surprise seeing how Custo brought some of the best and brightest cutting edge designs of the swim wear world to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim.

Custo Barcelona Runway Photos taken by Angelo Cordero

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