Miami - October 14, 2008

It’s Your Forte

Forte Forte’s Fall Collection

A bear market can make shopping hairy. Which is why you’re turning to foreign investments.

Keep your wardrobe stable with Italian line Forte Forte. The new preppy-meets-girly collection is a smart buy.

Stock up on sweaters, tees, and dresses. The colors (cranberry, navy, beige) hark back to ’90s Ralph Lauren, while the cuts have a sexy collegiate vibe.

There are options: a short cardigan knit with peasant sleeves that hem just above the elbow. Or throw the short-sleeve bolero sweater over a long-sleeve striped top. Another hot commodity: a loose dress with empire pleats, bell sleeves, and a square neckline.

Even the inside of the designs can’t be short sold. Each tag reads as a label, adorably denoting “knit,” “shirt,” or “dress.”

Looks like Italian fashion is bull.

Available at Oyuki, 7418 Biscayne Boulevard (305-403-1500 or oyukionline.com).