BURBERRY PRORSUM

Mood/Style:

The precision of the contemporary tailoring combined with the touch of preciousness of the fur for an uptown woman collection.

This is Christopher Bailey’s latest reinterpretation of some of the cornerstones of the fashion brand – the trench coat, the tapered trousers – making them evergreen items in evolution.

While the palette of colors consists of dark tones or is brightened with satin, the most important note is the use of fur for skirts, shoulders, hems, borders and entire coats in degradé tones.

Lengths:
mini and knee-length, maxi

 

FASHION HANDBAGS: FENDI SPRING 2011

Can I get a standing ovation for Fendi?

 It wasn’t all that many seasons ago that the brand’s accessories department seemed to be in a bit of a post-Spy Bag aesthetic flux. There were too many logos, too many underdeveloped ideas and too little editing. From the looks of it, the brand has come out of its slump in fine form with Fendi Spring 2011, the brand’s third brilliant major accessories collection in a row. Once is a fluke, twice is a coincidence but three times is a trend – get on the Fendi bus.

For spring, Fendi’s runway accessories are all about incorporating color in a classic way. No bag was graced with fewer than two different shades, and almost all of them incorporated the various colors on leathers of different textures.

VALENTINO FALL WINTER 2010 COLLECTION

Digital romanticism. Noir innocence. A refined women, who is also unpredictable, elusive, evasive, overflowing with mystery. Candid and dark.

Providing inspiration for Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli’s creative works for Valentino. A natural instinct of creatingm selecting, mixing and layering all different elements is emphasized and highlighted throughout the pret-a-porter Autumn Winter 2010 – 2011 collection.

Reconsideration and reinvention of elegance, altered into a contemporary mode. This new found quality is now regained and reconquered to exist in the Valentino woman’s wardrobe.

Fovoring unexpected liaisons between natural and technological weaving, ultra light and structured material, padded, doubled and treated fabric. Ensemble of researched pieces including shirts, knits, over the knee skirts and pants are never deprived of desinged lengths, constructions and proportions that harmoniously coexist.

BOTTEGA VENETA IPHONE AND IPAD CASES

Bottega Veneta has released as part of their Fall/Winter 2010 Collection iPhone and iPad cases. Of course the cases come in their signature woven leather looks. 

We just love how the Italian brand does not need to put any logo branding on their product, the simple use of their signature leather is enough.

Take a further look the iPhone and iPad cases after the jump.

DIOR MAKES VEGAN SHOES FOR NATALIE PORTMAN

I always think it's wonderful to see big name brands and talented designers rising to the challenge of working with animal-friendly materials, and support any attempts to break the myth that leather is the only 'quality' fabric for shoes.

As far as I'm concerned, Stella McCartney is a legend. So it was really heartening to see that Dior had responded to Natalie Portman's pleas for vegan footwear in her campaign for Miss Dior Cherie perfume.

The fashion house created a pair of vegan heels especially for Natalie, which she wears in promotional material for the scent.

FENDI FOREVER MAMMA BAG: PRETTY-ISH IN PINK

Looking for a go to bag that is large enough to fit the essentials but not to big to make you hate your life come 1a.m.? The Fendi Forever Borsa Mamma Bag will hook you up.

The soft suede is amazing and I absolutely the dark pink color. The gold and tortoise chain however, I could do without, I think it takes it down a notch in the chic-ness department.

That being said, it is easy to wear and you could pair this bright little guy with a billion different looks. I would try a black and white number like this and strut to the nearest karaoke bar, because, I am a champion at it.Neiman Marcus.

SOFIS COPPOLA & LOUIS VUITTON INTEMPOREL lINE GOES EXOTIC

When you say “Sofia Coppola and Louis Vuitton” you immedtiatelly picture their bags collaboration. How many times have you heard people saying that if they could ever get a Louis Vuitton SC bag (Sofia Coppola) they would keep it forever? I have, and this is the effect you get when you know something is special, unique, intemporel and that’s the case with the SC bags.

The reason? one can say that the craftmanship is amazing and that the leather is so souple but it’s beyond that and It’s impossible to describe why we love it, we just do. It’s maybe because it’s the kind of bag we see ourselves carrying anytime anywhere and more importantly we see ourselves carrying it for years.

In 2009 Sofia Coppola and Louis Vuitton launched this capsule line with one bag style  and a clutch declined in three different material, Calf leather, Suede Calf Leather and the classic Monogram Canvas with vachetta trim.

CHANEL PARIS BYZANCE PRE-FALL 2011 COLLECTION

Tuesday December 7th 2010 – Rue Cambon – Chanel Haute Couture Salons

It was a snowy day yesterday in Paris but the atmosphere in the Chanel Haute Couture salons transported the guests to another era, time and place. This is the Paris Byzance Métiers d’art show, broadcasting CHANEL’s specialist craftsmen “proteges”. These include the ateliers of Desrues the costume jeweler, Lemarié the feather specialist, Lesage the embroiderer, Massaro the shoe-maker, Michel the milliner, Goossens the goldsmith and Guillet the floral accessory specialist. Back in 2002, Karl Lagerfeld dedicated an annual collection to them, whilst also celebrating a city that is part of the House’s history.

This year, for the ninth occasion, he brings us the “Paris Byzance” collection, in keeping with the opening of a second CHANEL boutique in Istanbul.

WHY HASN'T BURBERRY'S READY-TO-WEAR SUCCESS TRANSLATED TO BETTER BAGS

When I saw the Burberry Heart-Studded Satchel for the first time, I had the same internal monologue that I had while flipping through accessories pictures from the brand’s Spring 2011 runway show. It went something like, Really? That’s it? Christopher Bailey can do wonders with every other segment of the brand, but this is all that us handbag folks get?

Sadly, yes, this is all we get. Despite some accessory success several seasons ago and a few nice-yet-completely-unmemorable bags popping up every few months, Burberry’s handbag efforts have left much to be desired for some time now. I can only hope that the best is yet to come and that Bailey will throw us a bone of some sort in the near future. In the meantime, what in the world does he want us to do with this?

BENEFITS OF BUYING BRANDED SUNGLSSES

Thinking of buying branded sunglasses?

You’re on the right track. Branded sunglasses or high-end sunglasses entail many benefits that can totally offset its expensive pricing. If you are having second thoughts on pursuing to buy high-end sunglasses because of its high cost, you should then be familiar with its benefits that would eventually rule-out the pricing issue.

High-end sunglasses are often refused to by many people due to its undeniably high pricing. However, upon seeing its beneficial factors you might end up rushing to the stores and buying your own branded sunglasses.

Luxurious Look

High-end sunglasses always make you look more well-off and sophisticated.

SATIN

Seductive and ideal for giving a touch of subtle radiance to an outfit

The fabric of choice of royal courts in centuries past, silk perfectly enhances the flounces of the full-length, pale azure dress by Roksanda Ilincic, and interprets the minimalism of Alessandro Dell'Acqua's No.21 dress, which illuminates understated blush pink with a flash of tangerine.

For Miu Miu, on the other hand, satin sets off Seventies-inspired midi dresses accessoried with a patent clutch, waist belt, colorful micro-print platform sandals, bangles galore and heart-shaped earrings.

FLOPPY 70'S STYLE HATS MANIA

There have been fans of floppy hat for as long women have wanted to shade themselves from the sun. But over the years the style has grown out from its roots as the hat of choice for lounging by the pool and digging in the back yard garden. Because although that style of floppy hat - with its open weave leaving a cute sunshine freckle pattern on the face or dropping down so far that the hat frames the face with fabric- is still popular, it is the winter version of the floppy hat
that is in fashion now.

Thanks in no small part to Jennifer Lopez and her pairing of floppy hast with her Roberto Cavalli creations and the stylist Rachel Zoe who hasn't met a floppy hat she doesn't like, the thick felt and wool hats have become a favorite accessory for Hollywood starlets who wear the hats as easily for a trip to the store as a trip down the red carpet.

MIU MIU IN LONDON

A night occurring under the stars but also dedicated to stars, the one devoted to open Miu Miu new flagship store in Bond Street. The venue will lighten up the heart of the London with the gloss of Made in Italy's beauty.

The exclusive dinner, anticipated by an aperitif in 1920' style in the new store - an ex caveau in which clothes magically turn into precious jewelry - took place inside the Lancaster House, an historical location that for one day became Miu Miu's property (also thanks to the contribution of the Oscar awarded Martin Childs who set the stage).

CHANEL LIMITED IN MILAN

Two limited edition items to celebrate an important event. In conjunction with the reopening of Chanel boutique in Milan, the French Maison launches two items that Karl Lagerfeld has designed especially for this occasion, therefore are strictly limited edition.

They are both reinterpretation of Chanel iconic pieces. The first one is a white calfskin oversized version of the classic matelassé bag with signature shoulder chain strap. Such sophisticated, chic and classic accessory will complement the look of 350 women - this being the number of bags available - who despite having different styles and being of different ages are united by a penchant for elegance and the double C logo.

BURBERRY BAGS REVIEW THE CHECK EMBOSSED BAG

The House of  Burberry handbags has always associated their check pattern as a classic and youthful design for their fans of all ages.

The truth is that there exists a love-hate connection towards the globally recognized print, depending on who you’re asking. In the past couple of seasons, the House has added twists to their classic check by means of altering its colors, check size, and textiles to change their accessories looks’ around.

Take for example this modern twist to their check print tote The Burberry Embossed Check Bag.

Striking choice of Raspberry Shorbet against shiny patent leather gives this piece a stunning presentation. The recognizable print is embossed onto the leather, giving this bag a nice contemporary finish.

GUCCI’S U-PLAY WATCH TO BENEFIT UNICEF

Gucci continues its commitment to UNICEF with the release of the new U-Play timepiece. 

The watch, which features an interchangeable bezel and bracelet and a silver Guccissima leather design on the strap and bezel, was designed by creative director Frida Giannini to benefit the organization’s  “Schools for Africa” initiative.

LIV TYLER GOES RAW FOR GIVENCHY VERY IRRESISTIBLE L’INTENSE

While other actresses are barely recognizable in certain campaign such as Marion Cotillard for the latest Dior Ad. Liv Tyler appears natural for the Givenchy Very Irresistible L’intense ad campaign.

“There’s something quite raw about it” said Tyler of the ads for the scent, which will hit counters worldwide in March. “I feel unafraid of exposing myself and the woman I am today, complicated and interesting and intense.”

Tyler started to represent Givenchy in 2003 with youthfull image, she is now merging into a more mature direction appearing  more rock’n roll in the new ad shot by Jean-Baptiste Mondino, two new black-and-white ad images feature Tyler in black rocker-chic attire,  including leather pants and studded black bracelets, from the fall 2010 Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci ready-to-wear collection.

TIFFANY STRAW HAT WHITE GOLD CHARM

If you’re a woman that is delighted with branded jewels, the Tiffany & Co. store is the polished online store which will surely bring your bigger fantasies to reality. In its creation just a very small part of nickel was utilized and thus, this cute jewelry item is delicate to gentlewomen who have a very fragile tissue.

This is a classic feminine Tiffany Charms designed by Tiffany & Co. for romantic ladies. This piece of jewelry has the shape of a Straw hat and it is constructed using 18k white and yellow gold.