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Bench brand releases winter collection

International street wear brand Bench is releasing its women's and men's winter 2011 collection at its four stores around the country.
Bench brand releases winter collection

A-line back for women

Winter jackets come in new shapes with A-lines, while scarf neck-lines, belts, curved hems and oversized hoods provide key details. Layering is essential: draping neck-lines and longer hems give a feminine touch, and the use of monochrome on marls adds textural depth.

Unique styling and quirky prints are seen throughout the winter collection, as well as a muted colour palette of blue nights, Excalibur grey and anthracite marl, which is emboldened with acacia yellow. Designed for the serial festival-goer and the free spirited, this feminine and sophisticated collection offers a dishevelled look with an edgy twist.

Sweats have been updated with new shapes, with low slung micro-twill sweat pants teamed up with oversized necks, drawstring waists and pocket details or the collection's standout piece, a checked hooded shirt dress.

Mix 'n match for men

The men's winter collection offers key trends that can be mixed and matched for a full lifestyle offer. This collection shows a more premium offering for a trend-seeker, with a crisp simplicity and clean lines. The focus of this range is on silhouettes and fabric mixes in a palette of cub brown, taupe marl, Dresden blue with Kelly green and golden poppy to add depth and warmth.

The collection is dominated by folded granddad-collars, jerseys with longer sleeves and a protective element is introduced with big hoods and high necks. New necklines highlight sweats and interlock with high collars and off-centre fastenings on hooded and rolled-neck options.

Stores are at the following shopping centres:
Bloemfontein: Loch Logan Mall
Cape Town: V&A Waterfront
Johannesburg: Fourways Mall, Sandton
Johannesburg: Bedford Centre, Bedfordview

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