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C&A presents the fashion highlights for

Spring/Summer 2012
170 years of C&A in Europe
100 years of C&A in Germany
20 years of C&A in Portugal
10 years of C&A in Poland

In this anniversary year C&A is once again presenting its outlook for the forthcoming
spring/summer 2012 season. The international C&A press fashion show, which is
taking place on 19 October for the sixteenth time, is meanwhile a firm fixture on the
calendar for the European fashion press. Approximately 300 international guests
from twelve different countries are expected to attend. Representatives from the
Chinese fashion press will once again be present.

The area next to the „Fashion Center‟ in Düsseldorf, one of the two C&A Europe
headquarters, has been chosen as the venue for the fashion show. Within two weeks
an elaborate 3000 m² tent construction has been constructed. The impressive tent is
almost 10 m high at the middle and has a glass entrance area. In the style of a
greenhouse on an area of 150 m², here C&A is also underlining its commitment to
sustainability. As one of the world‟s leading providers of organic cotton, C&A is
presenting the collection in a shop setting.

Another international team of models will this year be headed by Susann Atwell. The
host lives with her two daughters in Hamburg. After a degree in archaeology and
German studies she began her television career in 1992, working for German TV
channels Premiere and ProSieben. She has hosted the German Film Prize twice.
The show will be choreographed in the proven style of Bruce Darnell, who always
succeeds in conjuring up inimitable new looks on the catwalks of the international
fashion scene.

The trendy labels of C&A are presenting a variety of different looks and époques for
the forthcoming season. Yessica Pure, inspired by the style elements of the twenties,
is distinguished by a high-quality and elegant collection. Clockhouse is focusing on
the fifties with an ironic girly look featuring polka dots and other minimal prints.
Another focus of this season‟s collection is a vibrant festival look with graphic ethnic
prints. The colours are earthy tones in combination with bright colours. And next
summer Yessica will be going on a journey to Caribbean countries in the style of the
seventies. This is an expression of the sunny zest for life, which is reflected in brilliant
colours and flowing silhouettes.
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Yessica Pure: Indochine

Inspiration: Yessica Pure, inspired by the style elements of the twenties, stands out
with a clear and feminine collection in elegant hues. Asian-inspired silhouettes and
large-scale floral prints are at the foreground of the collection and give it an
international flair: terms like sophisticated, clean, luxurious and sexy reflect the
attitude of the Pure collection. Colours: Brilliant colours like antique white, black or
metallic silver are the first visual impression of the collection. Materials/Prints: The
precious fabrics and prints like sheer silk crêpe Georgette, silver shiny jersey lamé,
silky satins and meticulously processed sequins with a high-quality finish on the
finest silk tulle are the haptic highlight of the collection. Crêpe Georgette for blouses,
trousers and blazers is the focus of the collection. Key Styles/Silhouettes: Newly
interpreted kimono blouses and dresses in printed or plain fabrics, elegantly tailored
printed or plain-coloured baggy trousers, extremely wide trousers in a Marlene
silhouette, tuxedo blazers, waistcoats, high-cut pencil skirts, sexy shorts, feminine
sequinned dresses, overalls and graceful dresses for the main visual attractions.
Accessories: Fashionable clutch bags in a patent leather and structured look in
silver and antique white, sexy high heels and skinny belts complete the look of this
collection.

Yessica: Costa Rica

Inspiration: Caribbean islands, fruity colours, exotic and tropical touches, pool party.
Key Styles: Long dresses, overalls, box-shaped tops, crochet elements and broderie
anglaise. Colours: White tones with colour flashes in pink, yellow and orange; blue
and green tones show off the exotic prints to perfection.
Fabrics: Softly falling viscose fabrics, flowing chiffon, Tencel texture, soft cotton
fabrics with broderie anglaise. Accessories: Colourful bangles in poppy colourful,
bright wedges, clutch bags and hairbands.

Angelo Litrico: Costa Rica

Inspiration/Key Styles: Casual sportswear and formal elements are combined with
new classics – a collection that comes across as modern and mixes functional
aspects with elegant silhouettes, but cotton trousers and short shorts play just as an
important role as sporty tank tops and light shirts. Colours: Fresh white tones and,
as a counterbalance and to freshen things up, solarised colours like magenta, yellow,
bright green, spicy orange tones and turquoise. Fabrics: Light jersey fabrics for tank
tops, cotton fabrics in stonewashed look for shorts and trousers and light cotton
fabrics in a dented look for shirts. Accessories: Lace-up shoes made from cotton
canvas, watches, cotton canvas belts, sunglasses and light jersey scarves. All
accessories are in the vibrant accent colours.

Clockhouse Girls: Festival Folk

Inspiration: Young, cool and independent, open-air festival look, inspired by North
and South American folklore elements. Key Styles: Printed pyjama and palazzo
pants, overalls, flowing blouses, wide swinger tops, cropped and brightly coloured
denim jackets, bright, skin-tight trousers and shorts, tunics, crochet waistcoats and
dresses, short boxy jackets in parka style, flared jeans in seventies look. Colours:
Earthy brown tones like terracotta, rust, burnt orange and maize yellow provide a
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stark contrast to strong, vibrant colours like turquoise, mandarin orange, hibiscus
pink and vibrant purple. Fabrics: Flowing viscose, soft cotton knitwear, light see-
through jersey fabrics and eye-catching graphic ethnic prints. Accessories: Suede
bags with fringing, multi-coloured platform sandals, trilby straw hat with colourful
contrasting bands, round oversize sunglasses in the style of John Lennon.

Clockhouse Boys: Festival Folk

Inspiration: Traveller look in vintage style with preppy influences. Colours: Mustard,
petrol green, off-white, brown tones. Fabrics: Authentically washed denim fabrics,
flame yarn, leather, flannel, compact cotton twill. Key Styles: Authentically washed
leather jackets, flannel shirts made from double-face, 5-pocket denim shorts, T-shirts
made from flame yarn with different necklines, all-over printed and dyed Bermuda
shorts. Accessories: Boat shoes, flip-flops, cord flat caps, leather belts in a braided
look.

Yessica: Wild World

Inspiration: Nomads, oases, ethnic prints, Sahara. Key Styles: Suede jackets,
printed harem pants, T-shaped blouses. Colours: Sand, chalk, mustard, aqua tones,
intense red. Fabrics: Softly falling jersey fabrics, metal foil print, viscose fabrics with
structured surface, Tencel look. Accessories: Feather necklaces, raffia wedges,
wooden bangles.

Angelo Litrico: Wild World

Inspiration/Key Styles: The outdoor style is traditionally defined by functional
shapes and details but a new interpretation is now also resulting in sophistication of
the silhouette, with lightweight sleeveless shirt jackets, twisted cargo pants, shorts
with rolled-up hem and tank tops in a layered look. Colours: Neutral dusty tones like
sand, cognac and khaki. Fabrics: Mélange yarns and structured jersey fabrics for
tank tops, stonewash cotton, mesh details and light nylon jackets. Accessories:
Lace-up shoes made from cotton canvas in sand and cognac, cognac-coloured
leather belts, straw hats, golden brown sunglasses, heavy cotton canvas bags with
leather details, net scarves, bandanas, ikat scarves and pearl bracelets.

Lingerie: Secret Garden

Inspiration/Key Styles: The aim was to present a modern interpretation of romantic
looks in intensive colours. Long nightshirts with layered effects and frills, big bows on
bustiers and bodies in transparent lace and net are the eye-catchers of this look.
Colours: Hot coral (vibrant orange) and azalee (vibrant pink). Fabrics: Chiffon and
satin, lightly printed cotton fabrics in combination with chambray, transparent lace
and net.

Girls: Toddler and Kids

Inspiration: The main inspiration for this spring are the fifties, a mix of soft and
radiant pastel tones, fifties-style American diners, the sweet look in contrast to the
harder rockabilly look for older girls. Gingham checks, polka dot patterns, prints of
cherries, milkshakes and roller-skates. We are also using summer flowers as the
inspiration of a summer garden party. Romantic styling, all-over floral prints, fruits,
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butterflies and summery girls. Colours: At the focus of the fifties look are white
colour tones with pastel and intense colours like violet, mint and fuchsia plus black
for older girls. For the garden party look the colour palette includes white, yellow,
coral, orange and a vibrant pink with turquoise highlights. Fabrics: Dominating this
spring is cotton with a high organic cotton content. Tops made from cotton jersey,
viscose and light woven fabrics. Bottoms made from denim and smooth cotton, as
well as fabrics made from flame yarn. Key Styles: The fifties are all about the preppy
look, white shorts, blouses with gingham tie, T-shirts in layered look with fifties-style
roller-skates, milkshakes or girls. Polka dot blouses, denim skirts, fifties dresses with
gingham checks or fruit print. For the garden party look romanticism is taking centre
stage. All-over printed tops and dresses. Tiered skirts in denim, smooth or with
broderie anglaise details. Frills, embroidery and lots of loose dresses. Prints mainly
feature flowers, fruits and butterflies. Matching both fashion lines are accessories like
scarves, flowers in the hair, hairbands and bags in the colours and style of the trends
for girls.

Boys: Toddler and Kids

Inspiration/Key Styles: Beach and surfing, summer holidays with a retro touch even
in the graphic motifs, summer and holiday feeling with cars from the fifties. Miami
feeling. Colours: Pastel tones with motifs in very vibrant colours, intensive blue and
green tones for clothing, orange as the most important highlight. Fabrics: Cotton
fabrics for tees and denim, plus cotton checks for Bermudas. Accessories: Chic
straw hats in fifties style, baseball caps in a new look with striking colour blocking,
Castro caps made of canvas, duffle-style bags and sunglasses in Carrera look.

Swimwear: Summer Festival

Inspiration: The most diverse elements with a sophisticated lido and simple beach
party feeling; the pattern mix in new and unexpected combination provide a touch of
eccentricity and hippie feeling. Colours: Saffron yellow (seventies retro style),
mandarin orange (sixties pop), azure blue, white. Fabrics: Soft microfibres, crochet
look, flowing silk chiffon. Patterns: Foulards with a modern twist and Baroque and tie
patterns and edging. Key Styles: Bandeau tops, draped, with frills or blossoms,
balconette corsages, briefs with butterfly effects on the sides or skimpy bikini styles
with lacing and floral decoration, high-cut bodies with bows and pushed-up waist,
bandeau monokinis with cut-out details and decorative fringing or as a double layer in
crochet look, halterneck styles with plunging neckline and laced-up front.
Accessories: Silk chiffon sarongs, bangle sets made from enamel, wooden beads
and straw, espadrilles with platform sole.

Clockhouse Girls: Pool Position

Inspiration: Pool party of the fifties! A girly and chic look with a rebellious flair. Key
Styles: Dresses, skorts (short trouser skirts), playsuits (short overalls), new trench
coat interpretations, flowing blazer styles in "deconstructed" look, college jackets,
nylon blousons, box-shaped tightly knit cardigans and sweaters, collarless satin tops,
bow-detail blouses, lingerie tops. Colours: Burgundy, bubblegum and powdery pink,
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midnight blue and baby blue as a contrast, vanilla yellow as an accent. Fabrics:
Flowing viscose, satin and nylon prints with irregular flecks or polka dots.
Accessories: Shopper bags in metallic look, clutch bags, pointy ballerinas and high
heels, jersey scarves.

Clockhouse Boys: Pool Position

Inspiration: Smart sportswear line with maritime influences. Colours: Navy blue,
coral red, off-white. Fabrics: Raw denim, cotton twill, light jersey fabrics, nylon,
sweatshirt items. Key Styles/Silhouettes: Sweatshirt college jackets, shorts in this
season‟s colours, stripey T-shirts, raw denim 5-pocket jeans, nylon jackets in the
trend colour coral red, T-shirts with surf print. Accessories: Boating shoes, straw
hats, flat caps, white sunglasses.

Bio Cotton
Inspiration: The collection for the whole family goes by the motto “We love organic”.
Mouth-watering fruits, luscious flowers and calming clusters of trees. Colours:
Yellow as a sunshine colour and accent paired with neutral colours from white and
sand to sandalwood. Key Styles/Silhouettes: Flattering fruit print dresses with belt,
block stripes in combination with box-shaped silhouettes and T-shirts with print motifs
combined with hot shorts and chinos. An urban jungle feeling for boys and men is the
keyword, checked bottoms and artwork prints on T-shirts will attract attention.
Accessories: The matching accessories like scarves, bags and belts round off the
look.