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Frette Launches Baby Line

With Selma Blair, Kate Hudson, Alicia Silverstone, Natalie Portman and Victoria Beckham all pregnant, it’s truly NEVER been a better time to be a celebrity baby. So how perfect is Frette’s new launch of baby wares and accessories? Embroidered with an adorable giraffe or Frette’s signature logo, the collection includes such delectable essentials as bed … Continue reading “Frette Launches Baby Line”

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Louis Vuitton Launching New Damier Infini Line

I haven’t been this excited about a new men’s Vuitton line since Damier Graphite was unveiled. While it isn’t exactly groundbreaking, Vuitton’s new Damier Infini collection, which will make its official debut at its men’s show in Paris on Thursday and hit store in mid-August, is exactly what I like to see from the masculine … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Launching New Damier Infini Line”

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DVF x H.Stern Sutras Collection

It’s safe to say Diane von Furstenberg’s jewelry collection for H.Stern is a bona fide success. Last week the two design powerhouses debuted the latest collection in a six-year relationship dubbed Sutras. Inspired by 18th-century Indian mogul jewelry–a locale DVF travels to quite frequently–she collected, the new interpretations were gorgeous. One of my favorites? This … Continue reading “DVF x H.Stern Sutras Collection”

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Chanel Pre-Fall 2011

Art Deco can easily verge on tackiness–but not when it’s Chanel‘s take on the glamorous period. For its annual Metiers d’Art pre-fall show, Karl Lagerfeld turned to the region of Istanbul and deemed his rich collection “Paris-Byzance” after Coco Chanel’s love of exquisite Byzantine-style stonework jewelry. That rich notion translated beautifully into the bags that … Continue reading “Chanel Pre-Fall 2011”

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Louis Vuitton Utah Tattoo Néo Greenwich

While I was crushed to learn that some of my favorite Louis Vuitton men’s spring runway bags featuring the tattoo work of artist Scott Campbell didn’t make it to retail, at least the one that did make the cut is gorgeous! Too bad it’s completely out of my price range! Cast entirely in the supple … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Utah Tattoo Néo Greenwich”

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Golden Globes 2011: The Three Best Dressed

Green is the new black and pink is the new nude. That notion came across loud and clear at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards, where A-list leading ladies of television and film donned some stunning hues that nicely deviated from the traditional black palette. One of my favorites? Catherine Zeta-Jones in Monique Lhuillier. The Welsh … Continue reading “Golden Globes 2011: The Three Best Dressed”

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