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“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary” quoted Pablo Picasso, the
well-known Spanish artist; and fashion is just another way of showcasing one’s
personality. As much as art inspired fashion, the new of seeing pioneered by
Picasso changed the art world forever and inspired the fashion community at
all times.
On Spring/Summer 2016, BONIA’s ingenious designer, Pepe Torres decided to
create the sequel of the fun of art from previous season and invites you to the
flashback of the most influential artist- Pablo Picasso.
From joyful Rose and gloomy Blue periods to the innovative Cubism, and
from the Surrealism depicted the tragedy of wars to the simple life of War
and Peace; Pepe Torres portraits the moments of Picasso’s life and his artistic
vision into BONIA’s edgy designs, bringing a chic contemporary twist onto its
modernistic elegance.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
: DATO' SRI DANIEL CHIANG
WRITER
: LAU SEE WAN
ART DIRECTOR
: DOUGLAS YEOH
GRAPHIC DESIGN
: RYAN HENG
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THE LEGACY OF
PICASSO
Holding a burning passion within himself, Picasso, the legendary artist and amorous lover
as well as a sentimental man, constantly demonstrated his imagination and spoke his thoughts through art.
On Spring/Summer 2016,
BONIA conveys the views and beliefs, emotions and passions of Picasso through its contemporary
designed handbag collections that are meant for the trendsetters.
“If I don’t have blue, I use red.”
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From the life with Picasso to the life after Picasso, Françoise Gilot, the heroine of artistic love story, demonstrated her beauty and feistiness
in an artisan way. Stimulating by the romance of the Spanish artist and the French artist,
Pepe Torres embroidered the sketch of Gilot [860189-001] onto BONIA’s patch-work leather,
offering the beauty that hangs a smile on one’s face. Painted in Picasso’s favourite colours- blue and red, this mini leather satchel
accords you with the attractiveness of chivalrous lady.
The leitmotif of Picasso
Powerful and intense, passionate and strong are the labels that given to the zealous torero, also known
as bullfighter. Inspired by Picasso’s favourite and his personal passion, Pepe Torres set the torero sketch onto the sleek base of this
handbag [860189-201]. Harmonising the force of evocative torero with gentle shades of
blue and white; yet, hinting the victories and glories with golden studs, this novelty handbag demonstrates the passion of the talented
and artistic womaniser.
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ARTism
Your Shirts!
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Life of
A Great Artist
“Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso.”
From a relatively poor student to the great master
of art, Picasso, the talented and inventive artist’s life
influenced by his art, while the art revolved with his life.
From critics to compliments, and from joys to sorrows,
BONIA presents the changes of Picasso’s life that
inspired its Spring/Summer 2016 collection.
Inspired by Picasso’s trip to Spain during his heavyhearted period of life, the designer dyed its Nappa
leather clutch [886237-002-95] exclusively in brown,
indicating the gloominess and dreariness that shaded
Picasso’s paintings. The embellishment of golden
hardware suggests the enjoyable moment Picasso
shared with Carlos Casagemas, his close friend; this
clutch signifies the Blue period of Picasso.
It’s nothing like anyone else had ever done before! The
leather messenger bag [086237-003-95] is dyed with
brownish monochrome colours. Decorated with grain
textured and bordered with weave patterns, it brings
out the bold appeal of analytic cubism that Picasso
developed with Georges Braque.
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A new philosophical and cultural movement; BONIA’s
designer interprets the symbolism of renowned Guernica
painting with its practical leather backpack [086238003-98]. Coloured in cauldron black that suggests the
emotion breakdowns from chaotic war, the smooth
leather backpack also signifies one’s strength in mind
which motivated one to move on.
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Sketched the bold stripes of brown onto its grey
coloured Nappa leather, this document bag [886239004-98] drew its inspiration from Chicago Picasso, which
also known as The Picasso. Mysterious and unexplained,
the designers infused the emotion of this recognisable
landmark into its practical document bag with laptop
compartment, unleashing the enigmatic charm in you.
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Art, the creativity and vision of an artist
Art does not only demonstrate the creativity of a painter, but also the vision of an artist; BONIA’s
designers applied the artistic vision and bold approach of Picasso onto its Spring/Summer 2016
menswear collection, bringing back the inspiration of Cubism as well as the philosophical and cultural
movement of Surrealism that once stirred the community.
The designer featured the pastel blue on its comfortable cotton-made business shirt [888800-0044],
canvassing the hardest moment of Picasso, which appears to be the rising career of the innovative
artist. Overlapping the plain white collar with light blue collar, the unique collar accords you with the
magnetism of a real sophisticated gentleman.
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Inspired by Guernica, a mural known as the Picasso’s masterpiece and one of the most moving
paintings in history; this royal oxford cotton-made casual shirt [08807-2055] used the palette of grey,
black and white of Guernica. The greyscale of its sophisticated shirt adorned with asymmetrical plaid,
finishing the artistry of Picasso with modern approach.
Strong bright bands of colours are superbly controlled by the contrasted dynamic shades of blue and
yellow striations on a white canvas; this royal oxford cotton-made short sleeve casual shirt [08807-2054]
projects the element of Le Reve (English: The Dream), creating a sense of Cubism that equals to the new
definition of art which introduced by Picasso.
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Drawing the elements of L’atelier (English: The Studio), these polo shirts [08810-1823, 08810-1825] shared
the vivid palette with geometries that capture attention to a conspicuous and authoritative finishing of
L’atelier. Completely made of cotton interlock, these polo shirts bring you the utmost comfort like the
unparalleled magnitude of L’atelier.
Painted the mix cotton-made corduroy jacket [888836-0002] with neutral colours of brown, grey or
khakis, this slim fit corduroy jacket suggests the sepia hues of Cubism, finishing the elegant piece with
relaxedness of autumn and gracefulness of vintage. The vertical linear formed on its smooth fabric
encircles you with the unparalleled magnetism of Picasso.
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War and Peace
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Picasso
the ladies of
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The tales of
the women and
inspiration of Picasso
The story of dark and light
Surrealism is an imaginative style of art introduced by Picasso which
embodied the despair of world’s chaos while War and Peace, the final
theme of BONIA’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection, suggesting the later life
of Picasso.
Sneakers are known to be comfortable footwear for a relaxing day. Made
of calf leather and microfiber, these sneakers [08576-8008, 08576-8009]
feature the soothing colour combination of natural brown and heavenly
white and are adorned with spotted leather which suggests the spark of
happiness in Picasso’s life after the chaos.
Just like the painter painted the world’s dark side, BONIA creates a
reflection of such rigorous period with its latest men’s footwear. Black
leather with spots, these slip-on shoes [08576-0119] bear a strong
resemblance of fire windstorm in the dark; while the calf leather-made
shoes [08620-0009] bear a faint resemblance of dauntless soldiers and their
armours, which are meant to protect lives.
Sometimes fashion is complex and sometimes, it is just simple. BONIA’s brand new
ladies’ footwear collection tells the simplicity of art that touches one’s heart and the
tales of the women speak volumes about Picasso as well as his art, from a period to
another.
Upbeat and independent, these state-of-the-art oxfords [08318-0012K] reflect the
nature of Fernande Olivier, the statuesque artist and the It Girl of Parisian avant-garde
as well as the first great love of Picasso. Just like the famous artist with gifted talents,
these leather and denim-made oxfords offer a dual-way to wear- as comfy mules or
classic oxfords.
Young and gentle, these wedges [08315-0037W] are a reminiscent of Marcelle
Humbert, the elegant lady which featured in Cubist painting named Ma Jolie (English:
My Pretty Girl). Applying the element of love declaration from Picasso to this young
lady that left a mark on his life, these light-weighted wedges put the limelight on its
weaved upper straps that bounded by genuine leather.
Jovial and bright, these flats [08316-0013B] bear the resemblance of Marie-Thérèse
Walter, the greatest muse and longtime lover of Picasso. Beautifying the sheep leathermade casual flats with gaily colours and beige horizontal stripes, the trendy design of
these flats showcases the fun and loving traits of Picasso’s bemused inspiration.
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Picasso
At The Court of
“Everything you can imagine is real.”
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The ups and downs of Picasso’s life were the
inspiration of his masterpieces and were what made
his life a legend to tell. On Spring/Summer 2016, Sonia
Collections by BONIA travel you back to 20th century
and tells you the legend of renowned artist through
its artistry with Picasso as its muse.
Decorated boldly with bright and deep colours on
the chequered pattern, the element of harlequin’s
garment; Sonia Collection- Rose and Blue [860193104] tells the changes of Picasso’s life, from the
despair to the love-blossoming time. While the
somber tones indicate the daunting Blue period, the
cheery hues mark the beginning of an artist’s stylistic
experiments with primitivism, which also known as the
Rose period.
Cubism is one of the most influential visual art styles
that created by Picasso; and contrast is one of
the most conspicuous elements of Cubism. Boldly
decorated the genuine leather with handmade
cross-stitching, Sonia Collection- Stitches [860193002] is adorned with the hardware of BONIA’s
trunk, showcasing the elegance of BONIA and the
impeccable artistry of Picasso.
Just as creative as a French painter, Françoise Gilot
deserved to be the artistic muse of Picasso, and also
the inspiration of Sonia Collection- Floret [860193003]. Drawing his inspiration from one of her beautiful
dresses, Pepe Torres stitched the florets onto the fine
leather of Sonia collection by hand, emphasising the
beauty and festiness of Picasso's artistic lover through
BONIA’s artisan heritage.
Inspired by the pacifying atmosphere of grandly
eccentric Villa La Californie, this Sonia CollectionDoves [860193-103] put the enchanting views from
the villa which Picasso once lived in onto its iconic
handbag. Adorning the handbag with leather fringes
that suggest the fluttering doves and pigeons at his
balcony, this collection is painted in various shades
which indicate the eye-soothing landscape from the
villa throughout the day.
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CHARM
OF
THE
CHARMS
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The trendy piece that
labelled you
Artistic and advanced, BONIA’s Spring/Summer
2016 accessories collection presents a brand
new funky and trendy charms with approach of
everlasting trend of Picasso- be it his art that gotten
the world stirs or his life that brought his art to life.
Stitched the Sophia leather with unique texture
into adorable creatures, this collection adopts the
signature Cubism art of Picasso. The charms of
these flamboyant collections [083B1-0026, 083B10032] are ablaze with bright colours, interpreting
the colourful life of Picasso that filled with success
and failure, happiness and sorrows.
Freedom and peace, happy and love are the
desires of every creature, including Picasso, and
which the legendary man owned throughout
his life. Featuring the keys to an ideal life onto its
Nappa leather-made charms [083B1-0031], this
collection speaks the attitude of the renowned
man as well as your personality.
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MOMENT
OF
LIFE
Life is an art, and Picasso, the well-known Spanish painter expressed the
moment of his life through paintings- from his astonishing love affairs to his
adorable kindred. On this blossoming season of 2016, BONIA decided to
convey the happiness of Picasso’s life by restyling its most loved Annelise
and Valeria collections with evergreen artistic approach, bringing you the
everlasting modern elegance.
“Blonde and bright” Picasso described Marie-Thérèse Walter, his longtime
lover; and this enchanting lady inspired BONIA’s new studded [860175101] and weaved [860175-001] Annelise collection. Its red woven leather
signifies the passionate and gorgeousness of a young lady, and is
adorned with golden studs and chain-strap that suggesting her irresistible
charm that captivated Picasso; the Annelise collection is the perfect
choice for trendsetter that never slow down her pace on world’s runway.
Drawing the Mediterranean elements from jovial painting of Claude et
Paloma (English: Claude and Paloma) which portray the child of Picasso
and Françoise Gilot, Pepe Torres turned the mini chequered pattern
of toddlers’ garment into the flap of BONIA’s refined Annelise [860175001]and elegant Valeria [860175-002] collections. The festive colour
combination suggests the blissful moment that Picasso shared with his
children and unleashes the fun-loving charisma of modernists.
When Annelise
and Valeria
fall in love
with Picasso...
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5th November 2015, Malaysia- BONIA showcases its
brilliant and vibrant Spring/Summer 2016 collection
that weaves an intriguing tale about the legend
of Picasso at the 2nd edition of Malaysia Fashion
Week. The glamourous festivity attracted a crowd
of fashionable onlookers and the members of
media with its outstanding and fashionable designs
that meet the perfect balance of elegance and
sophistication with a whiff of fun.
BONIA was also presented with the Exhibitor of the
Year 2015 award by Mercedes-Benz STYLO Asia
Fashion Week for its unique and ingenuous portable
booth located at FACIT@INTRADE. Presenting the
iconic Sonia collection and much-coveted Sophia
leather goods as well as men’s bags, footwear and
timepieces, its booth drew huge crowds and has won
the attention of thousands.
20th September 2015, Indonesia- Lights, glitz and glamour of Ciputra World
Surabaya Fashion Show were abound at the heart of Surabaya as BONIA stole
the eyes and set the hearts of Indonesians on fire! Showcasing its ladies’ handbag
collections with ready-wear designer, Esther Lin at the fore, BONIA’s collections
brought a new perspective of modern elegance to life.
In conjunction with the razzle-dazzle event which was attended by close to
over 170 guests, the glamourous fashion event came to a fitting end with an
exclusive lucky draw session and Instagram contest which helped raise BONIA’s
prominence as a driving force of the fashion industry.
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1st October 2015, Singapore- At the heart of
Orchard Road, BONIA commemorated the start of
festive season with a sizzling Autumn/Winter 15/16
billboard campaign that ended in late October
2015. Strategically located along the underground
pedestrian linkway at Ngee Ann City, the eye-catching
display showcased the iconic Italian inspiration of
BONIA to locals and tourists alike.
20th November 2015, MalaysiaJust in time for the festivities,
BONIA set its new boutique on
1,397 square feet in IOI City Mall
Putrajaya, featuring an elegant,
luxurious interior and a mindboggling variety of eclectic
ladies and men’s bags, leather
accessories, men’s apparel,
footwear and timepieces.
BONIA IOI City Mall
Putrajaya
IOI City Mall, G-46, G Floor,
Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort City,
62502 Putrajaya, Sepang,
Selangor.
“One of the leading causes of belly fat, besides gender and genetic, is increased insulin resistance.” said
Tara Zewar, Fitness Development Coach Celebrity Fitness.
Insulin is a hormone that enables cells to absorb glucose in the liver, muscles and fat tissue. When
carbohydrate-rich foods are consumed, insulin is secreted to take glucose from the food to the muscles for
energy. Insulin is produced within the body in order to remove excessive glucose in the blood and regulate
fat and carbohydrate metabolism in the body.
9th January 2016, Saudi Arabia- Continuing its expansion
over the Persian Gulf, BONIA opened its new boutique
with 1,134 square feet at Andalus Mall, providing a
one-stop luxury shopping experience with impeccable
first-class customer service and wide range of ladies and
men’s fashion items that is not to be missed.
BONIA Andalus Mall
G69, Ground Floor, Prince Majid
Rd, Al-Fayha'a Dist Old Airport
Area, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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12th December 2015, Malaysia- Shinning its
spotlight on the Land of Hornbills, BONIA newest
boutique with 1,154 square feet in Vivacity Mall
showcases its ultimate fashion statement with its
ladies and men’s leather goods, cinching the top
spot as the pinnacle of retail luxury for trendsetters
in Sarawak.
BONIA Vivacity MegaMall
G-040B, G Floor, Jalan Wan Alwi,
93350 Kuching, Sarawak.
Ice Skaters
1) Hold the ViPR handles in front of the hips.
2) Step laterally and plant the foot firmly on the ground, loading through
the hips.
3) With the opposite hand, reach across the body at knee height whist
maintaining an athletic stance and flat back.
4) Decelerate through the hips and push off to start position.
5) Transition to the other side by hopping with the opposite foot and
repeat the steps.
▲ Sandbell
1)
2)
3)
4)
Overhead Slams
Hold the Sandbell at chest level and grip the outer edges firmly.
Push off from the heels and drive the Sandbell overhead.
Slam the Sandbell to the ground just in front of the feet.
Pick up the Sandbell and repeat, maintaining a tight core while straightening the
back throughout the movement.
Perform each exercise for 30 to 60 seconds each time. You may repeat up to 5 times.
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coffee so exquisite. First, we start exclusively with the top 1% of Arabica
beans. Then we expertly roast them in small batches t o assure perfect
roasting of each individual bean. This creates an amazingly subtle,
smooth yet complex flavor profile.
In short, we concentrate on all the little things. And that makes a
huge
difference.
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