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Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2011

Going to an appointment at Jason Wu’s studio is always an exciting experience. Aside from the art and coffee table books abound–not to mention the little owl accoutrements decorating the sleek space–there’s, of course, the fabulous product. To wit, take these two shoes from Jason’s pre-fall collection: one, an $895 pump made of tobacco and … Continue reading “Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2011”

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Blake Lively x Cartier Classic Feminine Bag

Tiffany’s isn’t the only jeweler that’s getting some TV time, courtesy “Gossip Girl.” Blake Lively was recently seen toting around Cartier’s new Classic Feminine handbag. A limited edition version of a new style introduced into the Cartier leathergoods range, Blake’s sporting the large zebra furry calfskin model, with a flap in brown ebony calfskin and … Continue reading “Blake Lively x Cartier Classic Feminine Bag”

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Elle Fanning in Rodarte

The Rodarte sisters, Kate and Laura Mulleavy, are notoriously finicky when it comes to who they dress–and rightly so, given their exquisite creations–so it should bode well for Elle Fanning that she was lucky enough to don their Spring 2011 tan suede and gold leather embossed dress (straight off the runway, no less) for Sunday … Continue reading “Elle Fanning in Rodarte”

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Anne Hathaway in Oscar de la Renta

Delicious and divine. Anne Hathaway oughta wear Oscar de la Renta every single day of her life. No young actress in her peer group has more elegance and panache to pull off the designer’s gorgeous creations than Ms. Hathaway. Over the weekend Anne dazzled in a Spring 2011 de la Renta gown while in Oslo, … Continue reading “Anne Hathaway in Oscar de la Renta”

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Oscar de la Renta Shoes Pre-Fall 2011

Having consistently set the bar for polished daywear and utterly refined evening dazzlers, Oscar de la Renta is looking to build his accessories business. His first target? Shoes. In a preview of his brand’s newly-revamped collection of shoes–starting with Pre-Fall 2011 shipping late next summer–de la Renta also formally introduced his two new hires: Alexia … Continue reading “Oscar de la Renta Shoes Pre-Fall 2011”

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Chanel Lumières Byzantines Limited Edition Compact

Peter Philips is a genius. Chanel Beauté’s artistic director, much like his fashion counterpart, Karl Lagerfeld, continues to reinvent the wheel season after season with some truly innovative product. The latest is the limited edition make-up palette, of which only 1,500 were made, dubbed “Lumières Byzantine.” Inspired by Lagerfeld’s recent Pre-Fall 2011 show–an ode to … Continue reading “Chanel Lumières Byzantines Limited Edition Compact”

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