LA REPUBBLICA, Italy’s National quality daily newspaper, is preparing for November 2006 the launch of a new monthly stand-alone glossy supplement called VELVET.

Editor-in-chief Michela Gattermayer, one of the most creative and talented journalists in the field of image (16 years experience with ELLE), is the architect of this ambitious editorial project.

Inspired by US magazines, Velvet’s beating heart will cover the latest trends in fashion, style, design, image, beauty, in the context of an extraordinarily refined graphic layout signed by Joel Berg. Its pages (approx. 250), extra-large in size to create maximum visual impact, will surprise the reader, attract her attention, and emphasize the products with sophisticated aesthetical effects.

On optional sale with La Repubblica, each issue of Velvet will be available at newsstands for one month.

If you wish to receive further information on this new magazine and on special advertising offers, contact us at +32 2 343 43 71 or j.mineur@mediacontact.net.

Mediacontact International represents La Repubblica and Velvet in Netherlands and Luxembourg