Fall Trend Report - Basic Instinct ...

Sequin cravings and animal addictions … satisfied with the CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA Instinct cardi! Features leopard print sweater knit with matte sequin back and a front closure jeweled with faceted jet black buttons.

See more trend right pieces for Fall – http://shop.charlottetarantola.com/

Charlotte Tarantola Summer Collection shot on location at The Madonna Inn

Super comfy, like your favorite oversized pullover, this top features a subtle floral motif and a sprinkling of embroidery with shimmering metallic thread.

Summer sizzle for sale now … http://shop.charlottetarantola.com

Spring 2011 Trend Report - Flower me, Follow me, Stripe me!

Pretty meets punk when romantic blooms are paired with bold stripes on the back of the CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA  Pompei cardigan. This classic shape gets extra sparkle with gold flower shaped buttons and crystal centers.

Meeko modeling for the Aarff.com Contest

We are excited to be featured in this week’s contest at http://aarff.com/category/blog/contests/. Enter to win on Wednesday, 15th of December 2010.

Aarff.com is all about making sure your fido and/or feline is as vibrant, playful, and curious in his senior years. The site has been running a weekly contest that will really make your tail wag!  FREE PET SWAG!!! A fresh opportunity every Wednesday for pet profile posters to get over hump day and win some of the latest products…some before they even hit the market.

This Wednesday’s contest winner can choose any available Charlotte Tarantola for Dogs piece from our site: http://shop.charlottetarantola.com/Pets.aspx

The Founder, Kelly Jackson, an animal advocate, remains very active in the community she lives in, and works with numerous animal welfare organizations across the country to make sure as many senior and pets of all ages,  find loving homes. Her cute dog Meeko is 13 years young.

Good Luck, Woofing cute!

Sammi Hanratty, young actress and StarPower Ambassador, ready to wear her new Charlotte Tarantola

We were happy to be a part of the Starlight’s Children Foundation Inaugural ‘Design and Wine’.

It is great to see young people step into action! Starlight’s StarPower Ambassadors were also on hand to take part in the festivities—actresses Romi Dames, Kay Panabaker, Sammi Hanratty (pictured left) and Jillian Clare and recording artists Savvy and Mandy.

Altogether, Design and Wine raised more than $5,000, which will go towards brightening the lives of Starlight families of children diagnosed with a serious illness.

How cute is Sammi Hanratty : )

“‘Glamour’ is assurance. It is a kind of knowing that you are all
right in every way. Mentally and physically and in appearance, and
that, whatever the occasion or situation, you are equal to it.” -
Marlene Dietrich

Charlotte Tarantola for Girls Lost and Found cardi at Kitson Kids

Chunky beads and flowers embellish the neckline of this heavy gauge reverse jersey cardi with hidden fabric covered snaps. Lost and Found is her name … because how could you ever lose anything this cute and sparkly! Available at Kitson Kids (310) 657-0450.

Charlotte Tarantola for Dogs

Now your pretty pooch can be as chic as you, in Charlotte Tarantola dog sweaters, made from the same great prints on fine-gauge knits as her contemporary women’s line. This new entry into the privileged pet lifestyle market premiers this Fall in stores and online at http://shop.charlottetarantola.com/Pets.aspx. Additionally, some fortunate four-footed friends will be the best-dressed in the shelter when donations go out to animal rescue organizations around the country this autumn.

The inspiration for the canine line came during a visit to the factory where overrun and irregular panels are stored waiting to be destroyed to ensure the integrity of Charlotte Tarantola designs. Instead of letting all these beautiful printed pieces go to waste, Charlotte realized there was plenty of perfect yardage available to wrap dogs in luxurious sweaters worthy of the Charlotte Tarantola label.

In the past, buyers and editors alike were amused by the company’s original Thank You gifts of personalized, floral and embellished make-up bags, cleverly crafted from these extra printed panels. Now dog lovers across the nation can reap the rewards of Charlotte Tarantola’s passion for puppies and save all this art from going to a landfill.

The Charlotte Tarantola women’s collection is known for outstanding design, superior construction and delightful details. “Our mission is to engage, dress and inspire our wearers while staying true to ecological principles with a smartly priced lifestyle brand for today’s fashionable and conscientious consumers,” explains Designer Charlotte Tarantola. “What will set Charlotte Tarantola for Dogs apart is our focus on the philanthropy and the social and environmental awareness of this unique venture. The project started very close to my heart when I thought about how to make a desirable product out of what would have become ‘trash’.” All of the sweaters will be limited to assortments of 7 to 200 pieces per print, and dog owners can enjoy sharing pictures of their prized pooches modeling these covetable creations on Charlotte Tarantola’s Facebook Fan Page.

Retail prices for Dog Sweaters will be $38 – $42 depending on the details crafted into each piece. Luxurious and fabulously wearable, the canine cardigans are constructed with the same high-quality yarns and craftsmanship and the entire line with added dog-approved components and considerations. The animal print unisex turtleneck is already getting rave reviews from the sires! This collection of sweaters will be worn season after season, leaving dog lovers begging for more.

About CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA

Charlotte Tarantola, more than the creative force behind the brand, is a category-defining fashion industry leader. For 20 years running, this stylish avant-garde has quietly attracted the attention of fashion mavens and retailers looking for continued relevance. In the 14 years since the debut of CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA, the brand has come to epitomize “flirty, feminine charm” with signature cardigans, knit tops and tees. And now, CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA has debuted two new lines: CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA for Girls and CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA Dogs. Charlotte’s design philosophy remains true to her artistic roots – “each piece begins as a canvas and is an occasion to create art.” The CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA brand can be found at fine department and specialty stores nationwide including Anthropologie, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and shop.charlottetarantola.com.

Media Contact:
Ada Williams, PR Director
CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA & LAQUETTE
646.290.7430
adaw@charlottetarantola.com

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CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA for Disney - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

The sweetest and most demure Disney Princess character, Snow White, has touched the hearts of generations since arriving on the silver screen in the first feature-length animated film in 1937. In the spirit of this magical history, Disney Consumer Products and Charlotte Tarantola came together to create a sophisticated fashion line worthy of this celebrated Disney star: Charlotte Tarantola for Disney. Well-known in the fashion industry for her trend-right designs that play up themes of color, innovative treatments and a subtle nod to nature, Tarantola was given access to the Disney archives to develop a collection that captures the essence of Snow White’s timeless story in an apparel line that is decidedly 21^st century. These pieces are Collectibles for Charlotte Tarantola Fans and Disney Fans alike.

The collection offered tees for the sweet or sinister, pointing to both Snow White and the wicked Queen, with accents and appliqués which included foil, glitter, flocking and rhinestones. Other pieces incorporated the forest animals or wishing-well print patterns in cardigans, camis, tees and totes, that brought forth elements from the film with a balance of artistry and subtlety found only in other Tarantola creations.

“Snow White and Charlotte Tarantola are a match fit for a princess,” said Stephen Teglas, vice president, home, apparel, accessories and footwear, Disney Consumer Products. “This new collection takes the classic Disney film to a new level of sophistication.”

Since 2002, Disney has collaborated with the hottest designers to make classic characters like Snow White, Mickey Mouse and others fashionable. Disney is now viewed as a major fashion player, consistently ranking on the Women’s Wear Daily WWD100 list of the most influential fashion brands. Continuing this trend, Charlotte Tarantola for Disney is designed to appeal to trend-forward women and discerning gift givers.

For more Disney dreams – see Charlotte’s interpretation of Alice in Wonderland: http://charlottetarantola.wordpress.com/2010/04/26/disney-consumer-products-and-celebrated-designer-charlotte-tarantola-announce-%E2%80%9Calice-in-wonderland%E2%80%9D-inspired-fashion-collection/

ABOUT CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA
Charlotte Tarantola, more than the creative force behind the brand, is a category-defining fashion industry leader. For 20 years running, this stylish avant-garde has quietly attracted the attention of fashion mavens and retailers looking for continued relevance. In the 14 years since the debut of CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA, the brand has come to epitomize “flirty, feminine charm” with signature cardigans, knit tops and tees. And now, CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA has debuted two new lines: CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA for Girls and CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA for Dogs. Charlotte’s design philosophy remains true to her artistic roots – “each piece begins as a canvas and is an occasion to create art.” The CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA brand can be found at fine department and specialty stores nationwide including Anthropologie, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and shop.charlottetarantola.com.

ABOUT DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that extends the Disney brand to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys, home décor and books and magazines to foods and beverages, stationery, electronics and fine art. This is accomplished through DCP’s various lines of business which include: Disney Toys, Disney Fashion & Home, Disney Food, Health & Beauty, and Disney Stationery. Other businesses involved in Disney’s consumer products sales are Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world’s largest publisher of children’s books and magazines, and www.DisneyStore.com, the company’s official shopping portal. The Disney Stores retail chain, which debuted in 1987, is owned and operated by Disney in North America, Europe, and Japan. For more information, please visit www.disneyconsumerproducts.com or watch us at www.youtube.com/disneyliving.

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CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA Pretty Kitty cardi in Charcoal

Leopard and Glam!

More magazine editors knew whom to call when searching for trend pieces for their Fall Shopping issue.

Pretty Kitty – Meow! Leopard printed silk chiffon rosettes line the neckline of this simple v-neck cardi with Swarovski crystal buttons.

Getting ready to move in the Disco Fever cardi embellished with faceted metal stones, jewel-like beads, and icy chunks!  Tonal candy-like buttons line the placket.

CHARLOTTE TARANTOLA  cardis are glam in MORE!

FRENCHIE cardi in FLAMINGO, Charlotte Tarantola for Girls

A Charlotte Tarantola for Girls triple feature in Discovery Girls Magazine highlights Back to School fashion for Tweens.

Girls are getting ready for school with the Flamingo FRENCHIE cardi.  Chunky pointelle looks super cozy while the brooch-like sequin embellishments dress her for the party! Hidden fabric covered snaps line the placket inside. The ROAD TRIP cardi has bold stripes that grab your attention while the gathered Juliet sleeves give this cardigan a unique silhouette.  A rolled jersey placket and tonal shell buttons finish her off.  Black and White – Twirls of stripes cascade around the body on this tie front cardi with a sumptuous rib collar – that’s TWIRL.

Have a great school year Girls! High Fashion and straight A’s – CHIC!

CONGRATULATIONS Discovery Girls magazine for 10 years of inspiring Tweens – check out their video -