COSTUME NATIONAL AND DUCATI ON THE FASHION RUNWAY IN MILAN. Loris Capirossi to be present at C’N’C’s new collection of street wear the 06/07 Autumn-Winter Collection Bologna, 17 February 2006 The 2006/2007 Autumn-Winter shows in Milan, the fashion centre of the world, will mark the official confirmation of the partnership of collaboration between Ducati Corse and C’N’C Costume National. After the success of the first 2006 Spring/Summer collection with the “C’N’C Ducati” label, the Italian prêt-à-porter fashion company belonging to Carlo and Ennio Capasa, respectively managing-director and designer of Costume National, is now continuing along the same line, inspired by passion for motorbikes and dedicated to urban bikers. The synergetic and constructive rapport between the two companies has led C’N’C to cement even further its collaboration with the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer, by linking its brand and image with the world of racing and by becoming official sponsor of the Ducati MotoGP Team in the 2006 season. The C’N’C logo will be present on the clothing of the team in all rounds of the MotoGP World Championship, in what promises to be a hard-fought season where the red bikes from the Borgo Panigale factory are sure to be amongst the favourites for the title battle. Loris Capirossi, who has just returned from a successful winter testing session at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia together with his new Ducati MotoGP team-mate Sete Gibernau, will be present at C’N’C’s Milan fashion display, which will be held on Monday 20 February at the Arco della Pace in Piazza Sempione, where the new 2006/2007 Autumn-Winter C’N’C Ducati collection will also be presented. Founded in 1987 by the brothers, Carlo and Ennio Capasa, respectively managing-director and designer of the company, Costume National is one of the most prestigious prêt-à-porter fashion labels in the world. With a turnover in excess of 50 million Euro and flagship stores in Milan, Rome, Paris, Los Angeles, New York and Tokyo, the company directly controls the production and the distribution of clothing, shoes, accessories and perfumes. The C’N’C Costume National street wear line is produced and distributed by Ittierre SpA, while the sunglasses are produced and distributed by Marcolin. Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The Company produces motorcycles in six market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport, Monster, Sport Touring, Multistrada and the new SportClassic. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European, Japan and North American markets. Ducati has won thirteen of the last fifteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at http://www.ducati.com