VERSACE LAUNCHES JANUARY JONES EYEWEAR

Donatella Versace is clearly "mad" about Versace campaign star January Jones.

Following the Mad Men actress's provocative nude Spring 2011 campaign, the fashion house is paying tribute to the blonde beauty with a new eyewear collection called January J.

"I am always on the lookout for the next Versace blonde and in January I feel I have found a perfect Versace woman for the 21st century," Versace said in a press release.

"She is chic and elegant but deeply sensual too—it is a dramatic combination. January has been a good friend to the house of Versace and she looks wonderful in our Spring/Summer accessories campaign, so I thought it would be fun to name my new eyewear collection after her."

"Inspired by the glamour and chic sexiness" of '50s- and '60s-era movie stars (cue Betty!), Versace designed one optical style and two sunglass styles, including the cat's-eye Catwalk Sun Style featuring a 3-D Medusa logo detail.

Meanwhile, the optical glasses and second sunglass style sport a rounded shape and are available in red, tortoiseshell and black frames.

We can think of at least one housewife who would love these.

KIRSTEN DUNST GOES NUDE FOR BULGARI’S MON JASMIN NOIR AD CAMPAIGN

Move over, David—Florence just got itself another gorgeous nude model. With the Italian city’s lush green Boboli Gardens serving as her backdrop, Kirsten Dunst, like Julianne Moore before her, bares all in Bulgari’s new Mon Jasmin Noir fragrance campaign.

Dunst goes full-on goddess in one ad, her golden hair in an elegant upsweep and a billowing swath of purple fabric draped strategically across her dewy skin. Opulent jewels from Bulgari’s Mediterranean Eden Collection—including the sexy Serpenti bracelet and flower-shaped earrings with green, orange, and violet gemstones—up the ethereal factor.

Demonstrating her powers of seduction, the actress—who was photographed in Florence by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott— caresses a bottle of Mon Jasmin Noir as her lion co-star (Bulgari's animal of choice) falls under her spell.

The second Mert & Marcus shot features a close-up of a jewel-adorned hand holding a smaller bottle of the sensually feminine fragrance, which has notes of lily of the valley, sambac jasmine, musky nougatine, and vibrant wood. Both of the stunning Bulgari ads will make their début in the April issues of fashion magazines.

Meanwhile, Dunst is grabbing attention in Milan, where she was the guest of honor at the February 25 Bulgari cocktail celebrating Milan Fashion Week and the launch of the Mediterranean Eden Jewelry and Accessories Collections.

Hundreds of guests, including Bulgari CEO Francesco Trapani, Glenda Bailey, Suzy Menkes, Stefano Tonchi, and Giuseppe Zanotti, turned up at the luxurious Bulgari Hotel, where the garden was transformed into a mythical Greco-Roman wonderland complete with gigantic cabochon gemstones and enameled serpent figures with malachite eyes.

The Mediterranean Eden Collection arrives in Bulgari stores worldwide in May. The lion? We hope not



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.