Pomellato Five O'Clock Collection
At a recent presentation of its full breadth of offerings for 2011, Pomellato showed a playful yet decadent sub-collection called Five O’Clock. Comprised of five charms in the shape of five miniature teapots in silver and rose gold, each one is different and is meant to be worn either on a thin chain or added … Continue reading “Pomellato Five O'Clock Collection”
Nicole Kidman in YSL
Courtesy of Just Jared I fell in love with YSL’s fingerprint motif the moment I saw it on the runway in Paris last October. Fast forward a few short months and voila! To attend the 83rd Academy Awards nominations luncheon Monday, Nicole Kidman sported an Yves Saint Laurent halter dress in papaya silk chiffon with … Continue reading “Nicole Kidman in YSL”
Valentino Pre-Fall 2011
There was a little bit of something for everyone at Valentino’s pre-fall open house. The bags go from downright practical to over-the-top HOT. I was immediately drawn to a medium-sized crocodile bag that had both the double chain strap to wear across the body but also a nifty side piece that bore the house’s trademark … Continue reading “Valentino Pre-Fall 2011”
NARS NYC Flagship Exclusives
There are makeup artists–and there is François Nars. Without a doubt one of the industry’s most private (by choice) and fascinating beguilers of beauty, Nars solidified his name in the eighties as the go-to guy for editorials, working with all the supermodels known simply by their first names. Fast forward to February 2009, when he … Continue reading “NARS NYC Flagship Exclusives”
Bottega Veneta Palm Beach Collection
A bit unexpected, but nevertheless chic, Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier has unveiled a limited edition collection of three pieces designed specifically to celebrate the city of Palm Beach’s 100th anniversary. Maier, a part-time resident of South Florida, clearly is enamored by what he calls his “adopted home.” “Palm Beach is a unique community,” … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Palm Beach Collection”
Valentino Shoes Pre-Fall 2011
High on the heels of its runway success Rock Stud collection, Valentino greatly expanded its said offerings for pre-fall, applying the metal studs generously–but not in an overboard manner–to a wide assortment of shoes and bags (see Bag Snob entry for more details). The signature studded slingback is back–this time with a new ankle strap–in … Continue reading “Valentino Shoes Pre-Fall 2011”