FACCHINI TAKES OVER AT BLU BYBLOS.(Manuel Facchini to design for Blu Byblos brand )

From: WWD | Date: January 11, 2007| Author: Zargani, Luisa | Copyright information

Byline: Luisa Zargani

Byblos is kicking off the year with a fresh image for its young denim and sportswear line, Blu Byblos, a new designer and a fresh concept store to push its expansion around the world. For the first time, the line will also show at the Bread & Butter exhibition in Barcelona this month.

Manuel Facchini, creative director of the Byblos signature line, is now also in charge of Blu Byblos, starting with the winter 2007 collection. Facchini is...

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