Fashion stores plan Natick Collection openings

The Natick Collection shopping mall said that famed fashion brands Hugo Boss and Ferragamo are bringing their European flair to Boston's western suburbs with new store openings.

Hugo Boss is scheduled to open a store at Natick Collection on Friday, the mall said, and Ferragamo is set to follow suit in July.

"The Hugo Boss brands encompass all key fashion areas, ranging from classic clothing, evening and leisure-wear to functional sportswear and complementary accessories", the mall said in a press release.

As for Ferragamo, the press release noted, "A symbol of consolidated craftsmanship and creative innovation, Salvatore Ferragamo is one of the world's most important and best known 'Made in Italy' luxury brands."

(At right, a young woman models a minimalist creation from the Salvatore Ferragamo Autumn-Winter 2008 collection during a recent fashion show in Shanghai.)

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(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)