Dubai, March 03, 2008: The latest European catwalk footwear styles take the lead in the new spring summer collection from Milano. Building on its renowned handbag heritage, Milano has also developed a vast range to fulfill every imaginable fashion need, from large oversized fashion bags to clutches and casuals, in materials ranging from metallics and pucci prints to Milano's own Signature Jacquard.

Milano is constantly reinventing to keep up with the demands of its fashion and style conscious customers so that they can always expect to find something new in store.

With this in mind, December 2007 saw the launch of Milano's brand new concept store in Al Fanar Mall, Salmiya in Kuwait and the exciting fresh new look will be adopted by other Milano stores across the region during 2008.

All the products are sourced and developed by Milano's team of young fashion driven buyers and designers during their visits to the leading European and Italian fashion shows and shoe fairs. This allows Milano to cater for the ever growing popularity of Italian inspired iconic fashion across the region.

Milano is operated in the region by M.H Alshaya Co, a leading international franchise operator for over 40 of the world's most recognized retail brands. 

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About Milano
Milano, is the leading retailer of fashionable men's and ladies footwear and accessories in the Middle East. With a passion for Footwear, Milano's styles cover all wardrobe needs, from work to casual wear, from smart dressy occasions to sporting influences. Whatever the occasion, Milano has the right shoe.

The Milano range displays an energetic enjoyment of life and a statement of confident style.

About M.H. Alshaya Co.
M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 40 of the world's most recognized retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, The Body Shop, Foot Locker, Mothercare, Debenhams, River Island and Boots. The company currently operates over 1,400 stores across its operating divisions in the Middle East, Turkey, Russia and Southern/Eastern Europe and employs more than 14,000 individuals from over 35 nationalities.

The company has built a dominant platform for operating retail concepts in its markets.  Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure and application of best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.  You can learn more about the company at www.alshaya.com.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic and respected companies in the Middle East.  In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments.

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