DIOR JOAILLERIE’S VICTOIRE DE CASTELLANE TAKES A TRIP

 Dior Haute Joaillerie designer Victoire de Castellane is known for her candy-colored, vibrantly trippy creations. (As she revealed in our video shopping trip with her, she gravitates toward mushrooms—presumably for accessories only.) Her new project, done under her own name and separate from her Dior endeavors, mines all of the hallucinogenic allusions from her earlier work to create complete pharmacopeia.

 Fleurs d’excès—that’s “Flowers of Excess”—is inspired by the mind-altering and intoxicating drugs. The fine jewels (prices on request—in other words, stratospherically high) will debut at Gagosian Gallery’s Paris Project space during the Fall collections. The pieces, in gold and silver inlaid with rubies, diamonds, jade, rhyolite, and more, go on view to the public March 2 through March 22

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TONES DOWN HIS PUNK CLUTCH

Sarah Burton had large shoes to fill when she stepped in Alexander McQUEEN. But her transition has not only been seamless but has also continued to bring us gorgeous pieces. Right now I am absolutely obsessed with the Alexander McQueen 3D Hobo. While Neiman Marcus describes this bag as flower-detail, I would like to clarify: this my friends is black leather cutwork leaves. In a time when we have come to expect florals from the likes of Valentino, I feel refreshed with this look from McQueen.

Truth be told, leather flowers are gorgeous but with these floral leaves we have an earthy spirit brought to the design. The Alexander McQueen 3D Hobo is an ethereal beauty, and I can not stop any part of me from wanting it .

When it comes to Alexander McQUEEN accessories, the box clutch with skull clasp closure is iconic. With countless renditions ranging from plain leather to overall studded, there is an option for everyone out there. I always enjoyed the studded versions, but I also never saw myself carrying one. I like a little bit of spunk and rock, but I have my limits. 

Even though ample studs take over the front of the Alexander McQueen Brittania Punk Leather Box Clutch, the perfectly toned down green leather offsets the studs in a manner that leaves the final product much less harsh.

Have I ever shared my love of the color green with you all? I may not constantly be drawn to it, but green is a color that works well for many people. The hue on this clutch is toned down with some white, which makes the color almost green tea latte creamy in appearance. And I love that paired with the gold studs. It is both regal and punk. Right now this version is only available on NAP international, but it will probably hit the US store soon as well.

TIFFANY & CO

Chic new Tiffany Locks play with paradox and telegraph personal style. Feminine yet edgy, charming yet dignified, vintage-inspired yet completely contemporary–these designs effortlessly complement a range of fashion styles. Based on Tiffany archival designs, Tiffany Locks feature detailed pendants and charms, some of which function as actual locks. Among the options are vintage, heart, arc and round shapes in 18 karat yellow and rose gold or sterling silver.

CHLOE SEVIGNY FOR OPENING CEREMONY

She sits front row at shows like Proenza Schouler and Lanvin, but quintessentially cool actress Chloë Sevigny is just as happy behind the scenes designing her third collection for Opening Ceremony. This time around, she has created five dress silhouettes available in five prints--paisley, houndstooth, leopard, polka dot, and floral--with Fogal tights to match. "I am not breaking the mold," says Sevigny. "I am making clothing that girls can wear to feel tough, secure, sexy, and confident." Just like her.

VERSACE UNIQUE LUXURY PHONE RELRASED

After Prada, Dior and Giorgio Armani leads Versace luxury brand, in cooperation with ModeLabs Group, unique, luxury mobile phone. The Unique Versace is made from the finest materials, hand assembled in France. It’s fine face of pure high-tech ceramics and coatings with a handmade 18K yellow gold finish or stainless steel 316L is built framed inlay and back in the finest lace wrapped in leather, printed with the head of Medusa.

 

Based on technology from LG is a unique Versace touchscreen multimedia phone with a sapphire crystal screen, a 5 megapixel camera with flash, surround sound Dolby Mobile technology, 3G connectibvity. The individual is available in black, purple, brown and pink.