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.

FENDI BOWS FINE JEWELRY CRAZY CARATS WATCH

comes in the form of the patented-formula Crazy Carats watch, bowing in March.

The pieces have a customizable rotation of jewels. A diamond perpetually resides at the 12-hand, but the wearer can spin around the other gems using a tiny side dial, to set them in three different ways.  Beyond its bedazzled face, the style is classic, constructed from stainless steel with a basket-weave band and the option of a black or white face, with our without a diamond border.

The Crazy Carats watch will retail between $2,400-$15,000 and is the first Fendi watch to be considered fine jewelry (past models were ceramic).  The folks at the fashion house told WWD that the watch represents just a hint of what they'd like to create in the fine jewelry category - so be on the lookout for more Fendi gems .