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Pirelli unveils 2006 calendar

The 2006 edition of the Pirelli calendar, a cult object for more than 40 years, was shot by the consolidated British-Turkish duo, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, in a striking 60s-like setting on the French Riviera and stars six women.

"It's an honour for Pirelli South Africa to launch yet another beautiful edition of the 'cal' ... our third consecutive launch in this country ... the calendar is finally reclaiming its place as a fashion icon," said Daniele Carta, Marketing Manager of Pirelli Tyre (Pty) Ltd.

The Alas-Piggot duo has an innovative, versatile style, and the result is an elegant and very personal approach to photography in the mainly black-and-white photos. "Everything revolves around the models, and there is great freedom. We create images that follow no rules," Alas stressed. "The photo shoot was an experience where everything flowed and was very natural," added Piggot.

Jennifer Lopez, Giselle Bundchen, Guinevere Van Seenus, Kate Moss, Karen Elson, and Natalia Vodianova appear in 27 shots.

The extraordinary settings offered by Cap d'Antibes and the French Riviera are extremely elegant: the sea, the cliffs plunging into the water, luxurious yachts and fabulous villas with sumptuous gardens are the backdrops for this edition, in which water is a dominant element.

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