What’s In Store?

March 11, 2010 04:04 pm | Updated 04:04 pm IST

Florsheim shoes.

Florsheim shoes.

Breezy feel

Rocia has introduced a chic collection of summer footwear — Summer Breeze. The collection aims at sustaining a minimal chic and contemporary look and feel with sandals and flip flops for women in a wide range of colours and embellishments. It's got trendy ankle straps on every kind of sandal, including the flats; as well as sandals with ankle collars and cuffs. Rocia's men's range comprises of loafers, slip-ons, sandals, and flip-flops in a variety of colours; in soft durable leather with a high-density foam insole, and a rubber sole for traction completes the summer look. The collection is available in outlets all across India.

Price: Rs. 1099 onwards.

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Waterborne

Speedo has launched its new Spring/Summer 2010 collections.

The new Originals collection:

The range features statement swimsuits in bright, primary colours, cute bikinis and retro-inspired swimsuits in summery prints and contrasting colours while relaxed apparel includes soft cotton t-shirts and shorts.

Speedo's Watershorts feature silicon dots on the side, making it easy to wipe hands clean and remove sand or sweat. Speedo has developed a fun range of five water-friendly beach games, including a lightweight frisbee designed using the latest technology to make it easy to catch and fold away, assorted balls and a paddle bat & ball game. Price: From Rs. 399 to Rs. 3499.

Learn to Swim Collection:

Learn to Swim collection features both swimwear and equipment created to help children develop their water skills and swimming techniques. Start Splashing, includes everything needed to take a baby to the pool, such as aqua nappies, swim seats and baby towels; Start Swimming features a range of buoyant swimming aids and products designed to help the child adopt the correct position in the water and begin swimming. Get Confident, helps children improve their swimming strokes and develop their technique with products including mini kick boards and dive rings and sticks.

Also featured is a range of colourful and practical junior footwear and swimwear for boys and girls and sun protection pieces.

Price: From Rs. 499 to Rs. 1999

Aqua Active collection:

Flattering swimsuits and tankinis in a variety of back designs and varying degrees of body coverage come in clean, fresh colours offering the ultimate in bust support, with inner bras, power mesh back panels and, new for this collection adjustable side under bands. The men's range offers a selection of classic briefs and aquashorts. A range of equipment including goggles, swim caps, training aids, watches and pool footwear supports training needs, while the Speedo Aquabeat MP3 Player offers the chance to listen to music in and out of the water.

Price: From Rs. 1799 to Rs. 3499

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Casual cool

Florsheim introduces the ultimate in casual comfort with its latest range of Casual Shoes. Constructed with superior quality imported leather, these luxurious casual shoes are also popularly known as driving shoes. The collection features a smooth, leather upper with quilted stitching and a rubber outsole with a tire-inspired traction profile. Available in Black, Dark Brown and Biege Suede. The collection is available at exclusive Florsheim showrooms located at Spencer Plaza, Chennai Citi Centre and Ispahani Centre and at all leading retail chains.

Price: Rs. 4995.

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