Dsquared² launching new lingerie and swimwear lines

Designer fashion label Dsquared² has signed an exclusive

licensing agreement with Italian manufacturer ISA for the production and distribution of its men’s and women’s lingerie and swimwear lines.

Starting this upcoming January, the three-year license will make its debut with a special preview at the men’s FW13/14 show, and the lingerie and swimwear collections will be sold in all Dsquared² monobrand stores.

Commenting on the new lines, the designers Dean and Dan Caten said: “Our collections have always been characterized by a strong element of seduction that stands halfway between eroticism and exhibitionism. Right from our very first fashion shows, even for the winter collections, we had gorgeous models on the runway or in our advertising campaigns, wearing provocative underwear.

“We decided to collaborate with ISA because it is a great firm that we have always respected and appreciated. We are certain that this partnership will bring great results!”

Christian Thirty, the CEO of ISA added: “We are delighted that Dsquared² has chosen us for their new license and given us the opportunity to partner with two of the most vivacious and creative designers worldwide.

“With our development and production expertise and Dean and Dan Caten’s creative talent we are confident that we will be able to conquer many clients around the world”.

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MARGARET McLachlan owns More Than A Handful, a specialist lingerie store in Sydney for the fuller figured woman. She says property is her preferred investment.

What was your first investment and how did it go?

My first house – the worst house in one of the better streets in the inner city of Sydney. Four bedrooms, lock-up garage. It has done well for me.

What is your favourite type of investment and why?

It would be property. I like to feel I am making the decisions about the investment. With shares or cash someone else makes the decisions.

What is the best investment advice you have received and who was it from?

Pay as much of your loan off as fast as you can so you build up an asset base. This advice came from my uncle.

How do you approach investment risk?

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Apparently quite conservatively because of my drift to property and cash. Having said that, I am always looking at or thinking about new opportunities, but financing them is the limiting factor. Lenders are very keen on solid assets, not brilliant ideas.

Do you have a personal finance budget and do you stick to it?

No budget, just a philosophy: If you don’t have funds available to pay for it in cash you can’t have it. Unless of course it is property.

How would you invest $25,000 if you were given it tomorrow?

Property – I prefer freestanding houses but with $25,000 it would be a unit or a property in a country town where the capital gains are lower but the rental return is good.

What has been your best-performing investment?

My first business 20 years ago. It was more service-based than retail and my asset base was established then.

And the worst?

They were Babcock and Brown shares – ouch!

What would be the most extravagant purchase you have made so far?

The multitude of silk Turkish carpets I bought after I sold my last business five years ago – absolutely nuts, but beautiful.

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