Anya Hindmarch Launches First Men’s Bag
With designers finally beginning to understand that true gentlemen want bags that are both functional AND elegant (the latter was seriously missing in recent years), I’m thrilled that Anya Hindmarch, one of my favorite labels whose namesake designer is a true sweetheart, is entering into the men’s world with a new bespoke line of about … Continue reading “Anya Hindmarch Launches First Men’s Bag”
Tiffany & Co. Spring 2011 Bags
Emphasizing a push on color for spring, Tiffany & Co. leathergoods design directors Richard Lambertson and John Truex unleashed a pretty palette of coral, chartreuse and sea rose across a variety of textured bags for every occasion. “The collection captures the newness of spring, which is so much about color,” said Lambertson. “We’ve focused on … Continue reading “Tiffany & Co. Spring 2011 Bags”
Cartier de Lune
Because, really, who doesn’t love a white floral musk? That’s the notion Mathilde Laurent, Cartier’s in-house perfumer, banked on when she created the French jeweler’s first major women’s scent since 2006’s Délices de Cartier. Coupled with top notes of pink pepper and juniper berry; a heart of white rose, cyclamen and lily of the valley, … Continue reading “Cartier de Lune”
Louis Vuitton Men’s Fall 2011
It’s all about a man bag at Louis Vuitton for fall! Gentlemen, can you dig it? Widely accepted in Europe and Asia for decades, it’s a virtually nonexistent look amongst straight men in the U.S. While I won’t be holding my breath to see this look take off, I must say the bags are beautifully … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Men’s Fall 2011”
Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011
Having seen the McQueen pre-fall shoe collection, I’m happy to report that newly-installed creative head Sarah Burton’s designs beautifully capture the spirit of the late designer. Overall, the collection captures the whimsical yet decidedly dramatic aura that has always been the McQueen aesthetic. From the stacked platform of a beautiful buckled suede navy boot to … Continue reading “Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011”
Sophie Theallet x Nine West Collection
Utterly charming. And completely affordable. Frugal Snobs, delight in Nine West’s newest offering: a “Shoelaborations” debut of three footwear styles designed by Sophie Theallet. A favorite of Michelle Obama and a protégé of Azzedine Alaïa for many years, the French Theallet wove an adorable tale of “Sophie from Paris Takes a Trip to NYC” for … Continue reading “Sophie Theallet x Nine West Collection”