MILAN, Jan 17, 2003/ --- The Trussardi man has been shipped out of his Italian home country and deported to the British mainland where he strolls through the English countryside and takes an occasional jaunt to India.

Showing that she's tapped into the trends, 31 year-old designer Beatrice Trussardi relied heavily on the British tailoring and bright colored mixes that have been popping up all over the runways during this week's men's fashion shows in Milan.

With its bold pinstripe suiting and silk pattern shirts dusted with Indian designs, the collection had a similar hand to Etro, another Italian label who looked to English elegance this season.

But Trussardi's masterful heritage -- and core business -- with leather goods allowed the collection to distinguish itself.

Over the suits or separates came closely cut pony skin jackets dyed in jeweled colors like emerald and ruby, and lined with luxurious fur.

A trench and new cargo pant with button-flagged ankles looked fresh in rippled chocolate brown leather.

The collection lulled a bit with the series of plain corduroy suits which had their moment in the spotlight during this current fall season, but the jacquard slim pants, decorated in antique oriental prints, were fresh and fun.

Under the new, youthful tutelage of Beatrice and her 28 year-old brother and company CEO Francesco, this family-run brand continues to evolve. This collection was a valiant effort and points to a promising future for the stylishly classic label.