A GARDEN GALA…METALLIC SHINE…UTTER ELEGANCE…
CROSS® MIXES IT UP WITH STRIKING SPRING & SUMMER ACCESSORIES

Right in step with spring and summer style, CROSS introduces a bevy of beautiful accessories…a veritable gala of garden inspired creations, perfect for pairing with the silhouettes, patterns, and shine of the sunnier seasons ahead.

CENTURY® II BOTANICA A breezy, botanical sketch adorns this pen, with flowers that are exuberant and wonderfully whimsical, like a magical garden party. A mix of luscious petals, meandering leaves and delightful blooms wraps this pen in a stylish pattern evocative of spring’s romantic, floral-inspired looks. This multi-hued pen is an on-trend companion to the season’s flouncy, ethereal shapes. Available in three colors (marigold, bluebell, and rose), the Century II Botanica Pen by CROSS debuts in March, just in time for wardrobe shopping and flower show hopping. Suggested retail price, $65. Wirebound Botanica notebooks will also be introduced in two sizes with suggested retail prices of $8 and $10.

The Botanica products are limited edition, available this spring and summer.

AUTOCROSS™ LEATHER IN CORNFLOWER BLUE AND PEONY Trading in those winter palettes for sunnier shades is a welcome sign that spring has sprung and new adventures await. Swing into spring with the latest bright and beckoning hues in the Autocross pen and leather collection.

• The Autocross Pen arrives for spring in stunning peony pink. This purse-sized, ball-point pen features leather that wraps around the body of this writing instrument. The supple leather and voluptuous shape make this an exceedingly stylish and comfortable accessory for summer sojourns. The pink Autocross pen, which debuts in March, has a suggested retail price of $50.
• Two of the season’s spirited shades, cornflower blue and peony, now imbue the Autocross leather accessories, including the passport wallet, mini and personal agenda, key chains, and card cases. The Autocross Leather Accessories™ collection, inspired by the company’s fascination with auto racing, features elements of automotive style, including decorative perforations reminiscent of soft driving gloves, and long-lasting, pebbled leather. The bright new shades of Autocross launch in March.

CROSS TOWNSEND® TANGO The Cross Townsend Tango pen is the epitome of elegance. This pen bears a classically styled silhouette that is sleekly adorned in black or slate-color lacquer (two of the most popular runway colors for spring eveningwear) paired with contemporary engraving details that give a subtle shine. This refined accessory conveys your true polish, adding flair and function to formal events, such as weddings, or to the simple thrill of dancing the night away under the stars. One style features a link pattern engraved on the rhodium-plated cap, accentuated by slate-hued lacquer that is hand-polished for incredible depth of color. Another version offers a cross-hatch engraved pattern – mod geometrics – smoothly paired with black lacquer. Available in February, with these suggested retail prices: ball-point pen, $100; Selectip® rolling ball pen $125; fountain pen, $235.

CENTURY® SIGNET Gold and silver, a strong graphic element in classic black, vintage appeal, and a nod to old Hollywood luxe…these are some of the standout trends for spring and summer. CROSS resurrects one of its most extraordinary, timeless designs that is in glorious harmony with the mood of the season. The vintage-inspired Century Signet collection features precious metals (18 KT gold, 18 KT gold filled, platinum-plated, and sterling silver) in a sophisticated Art Deco style. This update of an original, 1930’s design incorporates inlaid black lacquer bands circling the body of the pen. A slim, elongated point and a retro-style clip continue the Deco details. Available in ball-point pen and pencil (pencil only available in 18 KT gold finish) beginning in April, this collection ranges from $90 - $ 1,200 for pens; a solid 18 KT gold pen and pencil set retails for $2,400 (suggested retail prices).

CENTURY® SPORT A futuristic mood also prevails this spring, with metallic influences that sizzle with energy. The new Century Sport pen boasts streamlined, aerodynamic styling and high-performance details that give it a decidedly progressive personality. The metallic finish (a translucent sateen) suggests a sleek, racing bike bursting with speed and power. An innovative, twisted clip extends the energy of this design, along with crisp, machined appointments. Century Sport launches in April in three colors (racing red, steel blue, and carbon). The ball-point pen has a suggested retail price of $45.

CENTURY® COLORS in cocoa Adding to its stable of fashion-forward colors, CROSS introduces the Classic® Century pen in one of the alluring, neutral tones of spring, cocoa brown. This slender pen with the signature conical top is among the most notable Cross writing instruments -- now in its 60th year as one of the world’s best-selling pen designs. The Classic Century pen in cocoa is available in February (suggested retail price $45).

All CROSS writing instruments come with a lifetime mechanical guarantee.

CROSS writing instruments and accessories may be purchased online at www.cross.com, through CROSS stores and select retailers in the United States. CROSS is the renowned maker of writing instruments, accessories, and business gifts, based in Rhode Island.

High-resolution images of these new collections are available upon request.