GET YOUR ACCESSORIES WARDROBE IN GEAR WITH A SPLASH
OF COLOR FROM CROSS

If you’re pulling together your warm-weather wardrobe for basking at exotic beaches or romping in the heat that’s closer to home, this season’s fashion trends are feminine and flirty. The latest spring pastels prove they have perennial allure. Summer skirts swing with great graphic prints of flowers and leaves. Metallic touches add a seductive hint of shine this season.

When you’re sporting one of the season’s super sized bags, isn’t it time to think about what’s inside -- about pulling out something a little brighter…and sexier…than your usual black plastic ballpoint? Get your accessories wardrobe in gear for spring and summer with a stylish travel companion - a pen that expresses your personal panache. Cross delivers a much-needed splash of color with writing instruments that are bold, beautiful, and right in sync with this season’s hottest looks.

Flirty colors, as well as a playful tropical print created by the handbag designer Rafe, put the spotlight on these latest Cross introductions, along with shimmery new pens reminiscent of glowing makeup shades. So don’t miss out on bumping up your style quotient with one of the most overlooked essentials that you own. These new pens are destined to be your go-to-accessory for the smooth sailing season ahead, and just like your favorite scarf, will be there for you down the road, too. (After all, each one of these incredibly crafted pens is guaranteed for life….a Cross hallmark). Pluck your fashion finds from among these new Cross writing instruments for an instant, individual style statement. These Cross pens will debut at Cross stores, select retailers and at www.cross.com in March and April.

BAHIA PENS BY RAFE

With a pattern created by the award-winning accessories designer, Rafe, these gorgeous pens will brighten any day with their tropical charm. The Bahia collection will be available in stores in April.

The Bahia Century II patterned pen beckons with a striking print of leaves and flowers inspired by the beaches of this Brazilian resort area, popularized in the 60’s by Mick Jagger and Janis Joplin. The print wraps around the pen, echoing the design of a pareo (a brightly colored wrap-around skirt or cover-up) that is commonly worn on the beaches here. Choose from lush organic tones, like cocoa brown, oceano blue, and chili pepper red. (Pack it in your new basket bag like the one from Rafe New York, incorporating the Bahia pattern and delicate white leather trim.)

ATX Bahia It doesn’t come any easier than this to give a gift she’ll love. The ATX Bahia pens come in saturated shades that evoke soothing waters and golden fruit. Cross makes it oh-so-simple to tuck it inside your leather hobo by providing a patterned pouch with Rafe’s tropical design. The pen and pouch are boxed together for the prettiest presentation (great for mom, beach house hostess, your best friend or bridal attendant). Available in papaya yellow, oceano blue, or chili pepper red.

This collection also includes a hard-covered journal with the Bahia pattern so you can jot your personal thoughts and travel plans in style.

CLASSIC CENTURY LUMINA AND CENTURY II

These legendary silhouettes from Cross captivate with fresh, inviting colors. The new Classic Century Lumina and Century II pens will be available in March.

Classic Century Lumina This classic pen from Cross, luminescent and lightweight, is still going strong in its 60th year, refreshed with quintessential summer shades. It’s slim enough to pack each one of the five delectable hues to suit your mood – in oxygen blue, coral shock, tender rose, gold dust, and radiant blue.

Century II Think of that glowing summer makeup palette – glamorous lips set off by flawless, natural skin. The slightest dusting of sparkly powder to complement those metallic threads in your new jacket. The Century II pens in ruby and blush have a soft shimmer to their complexion. With elegant color and the signature Cross conical top, this pen immediately conveys sleek sophistication -- a poised partner for lounging poolside with the crosswords or sharing your number with that could-be-date at the club.

All Cross pens are created with the finest materials and highest standards of engineering to assure perfectly balanced, precision writing. Each product is backed by an extraordinary

About A.T. Cross

Headquartered in Lincoln, Rhode Island, Cross is the renowned American firm specializing in writing instruments, accessories, and timepieces. Cross has created fine writing instruments for 160 years, and its products are coveted by discerning aficionados and fashion enthusiasts throughout the world.