Timberland Spring 06

Timberland, the conscientious fashion brand, unveiled their Spring 2006 collection at a lunch in EDEN restaurant on Tuesday afternoon. Building on it’s reputation as the world’s premier brand of authentic and rugged outdoor clothing and footwear, Timberland presented it’s most innovative and versatile collection to date. Inspiration is drawn from two key themes – Earth Keepers and Man of the Sea.

Natural finishes help to create a relaxed, weathered look and the colour palette is inspired by the desert, hence the earth theme. The collection makes use of sand-washed leather and traditional cloths like linen poplin and canvas. Key pieces include the carpenter denim (€130) for unbelievable comfort and mobility and cargo vest (€120) for an authentic desert feel.

The Man of Sea collection uses natural, water friendly materials which are practical yet stylish and uses a colour palette of mists, chutneys, weathered blues and aged yellows. Perfect attire for hanging out on the Timberland One Life yacht.

Stylists Cathy O’Connor and Graham Cruz were impressed with the new collection. Agents Sean Montague and Brendan Scully were there too. They were delighted with the news that one of their young crew has landed the top role in the West End production of Billy Elliott. Dean McCarthy, 14, from Clondalkin scooped the part last week and will appear on tonight’s Late Late Show.