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Migrations

January 20th, 2009 - posted by Ducky

[Migrations are movements that animals make regularly or periodically (seasonally) along precise (and generally repeated) routes that cover long distances, which are followed by a return to the point of origin.] (translated from Italian Wikipedia)

I’ve quoted from Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, to give you some sad, but also exciting, news.

We are working on a series of new communication projects, of which I can’t tell you about yet, that have led us to suspend Duck Side, at least for now.
This is a time when a lot of energy is needed, and people have been telling me, “we need you”. So, I can’t really say if or when I’ll be coming back to work on our blog. I hope that this “freezer” period will not go on for too long. I’d like to take a moment to review what we’ve accomplished up to now.

For the past two years, Duck Side has been a window, which has always been open and always let in fresh air, onto us and our world. We have shared a fantastic journey. We have stayed in formation with out overdoing it. I am truly proud to have been a part of it along with many of my colleagues who have found a voice through the blog.

Prior to this wonderful adventure, my passion for writing was decidedly latent.
However, as the days went by, the words did come to me easily and spontaneously. I’ve discovered firsthand that communication enriches both those who write and those who read.
Being the “spokesperson” for a company of the caliber of Mandarina Duck has been a great honor. It has allowed me to learn that the Web is not just a cold virtual dimension made up of keystrokes and numbers but a true opportunity to dialogue and to share news, suggestions, thoughts and emotions.

It is made up of lovely people who have helped me everyday in my personal electronic battle, even against my own capricious computer (I can’t tell you how many times it has crashed!).

When I see corporate blogs on Google, I can say that ours is up there with the best of them. While, I don’t know much about algorithms, I think that that is a good thing. Our efforts have helped to put Italian business on the Web and I hope that many other companies will follow. Behind the websites are good ideas, real people and human warmth.

People like you, whom I give a big “thank you” to for your patience, respect, participation, advice and praise, all of which has made us a better company.

Goodbye for now!

Rossana aka “Ducky”

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Let’s Christmas

December 16th, 2008 - posted by Ducky

The time for gathering round the tree is coming soon and I haven’t had any time to think about gifts yet.

Apart from the usual safe purchases I do every year at the Mandarina shop (it’s a pity I can no longer take advantage of a 10% discount for my first online purchase!), I think I’ll try the traditional method of real shopping. It will certainly help relieve the stress of my moving!

Well, before I go shopping, I’ll get ideas for my list on the Web, perhaps by using a personal shopping website. That should shorten my shopping time.

My (hopefully well focused) shopping list:

Do it chairFor friends who are super-anxious or in crisis? A self-shaping chair by Droog Design. It could take my place in helping them to vent.

Feathered hair bandI’ve found a cute, feathered hair band, which could be cool for a New Year’s Eve party or as a message to a charming friend. At least she won’t have to get dressed up like a Christmas tree…
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Suggestions from Pantone guides: Fall Winter collection 08-09

October 9th, 2008 - posted by Roberto Mineo

Seasonal trends evoke a romantic style with modern élan.

Romantic and exquisite.
Precious as treasure.
Rare and ornate.
Ancient fabrics mixed with fragile silks and refined jacquards.

Past and future. A meeting of two worlds.

Our history holds the key to our future. We don’t wish to emulate the past, just use our imagination to generate modern ideas.

Originals are the starting point, revisited with humor and imagination to obtain new creations.

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Mandarina Duck in Turkey: Amongst Odalisques and Sultans

September 30th, 2008 - posted by Ducky

Blue MosqueMandarina Duck has just doubled its presence in both Turkey and Istanbul with the opening of its second store in the Besiktas district.
It seems bizarre to have such hi-tech bags in this large big Turkish city - now a UNESCO heritage site - which evokes memories of Constantinople, the eastern Holy Roman Empire, the glory of the Ottoman Empire and Turkish sultans.

Levent quarterThe aroma of spices and the sound of belly dancing music are still here in between the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sofia church-mosque and the historic districts of Tarlatasi and Kumkapi. They’re all being revamped for the Biennial Exhibition in 2009 and the designation as European Cultural Capital City for 2010.
The ultra-modern buildings in Levènt - the business and financial district - clearly show that the city is looking to the future.

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Rotterdam: backstage at the Fall-Winter 08/09 catalogue

September 23rd, 2008 - posted by Roberta

Only a few months have gone by and we’re already back on the road.
This time, along with some shots for our catalogue, we’re working on a Mandarina Duck business travel advertising campaign.

Rotterdam is our destination. The themes, which link back to the shoot in Leon (do you remember the city with warm architecture and cold weather?), are design, modernity and architecture.
Our traveller has changed his destination, but his interests and landmarks have remained the same.

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Loft and Grace: our new worldwide collection

September 16th, 2008 - posted by Roberto Mineo

Travel lines have always been our tour de force and this holds true for our upcoming Fall/Winter 08-09 collection.
The bags have an emotional aspect, as people travel for business, for leisure or for the pleasure of new experiences. The design of our new collection embraces speed, functionality, dynamism and technology.

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The new Mandarina Duck Ad campaign is out!

September 2nd, 2008 - posted by Ducky

After all the backstage gossip, the new Mandarina Duck campaign is finally out!
The shots by Bruno Van Mossevele have just been published in such fashion magazines as Glamour, Velvet and Marie Claire!

So, go take a good look!

Backstage at Fall/Winter 08-09: unofficial previews

August 21st, 2008 - posted by Ducky

Amongst the numerous emails waiting for me when I got back was a fantastic surprise. The backstage pictures of the upcoming Mandarina Duck Fall/Winter collection. The shots were “stolen” from the set with a cell phone. Even though the material is “unofficial”, it has captured the positive, ironic and original atmosphere.

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Happy Holidays

August 1st, 2008 - posted by Ducky

Happy Holidays

It’s time to go on vacation. See you back again next 18 August!

Backstage Fall Winter 08-09: unofficial previsions

July 31st, 2008 - posted by Ducky

Among the numerous e-mails to open when I just got back, I’ve found a great surprise: the backstage photos of next Mandarina Duck Fall Winter collection.
The shots have been “stolen” from the set with a cellular phone.
Despite the fact that the material is “unofficial”, we can capture a positive, ironic atmosphere.

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