Missoni Spring 2011
The barrage of performance artists in crocheted balaclavas, courtesy of Italian contemporary artist Aldo Lanzini, was a sign of things to come. Angela Missoni, in the spring Missoni collection shown in the cloisters of one of Milan’s oldest universities, wore a zany take on the traditional graduation ceremony garb. Oversized “mortar boards” were affixed to … Continue reading “Missoni Spring 2011”
Emilio Pucci Spring 2011
The hippie look is one that is well traveled this season, having made its way from New York to London and now omnipresent in Milan. Nowhere was that more evident than at Pucci, where Peter Dundas showed restrained references to Yves Saint Laurent’s peasant and safari themes but made them all his own. A Pucci … Continue reading “Emilio Pucci Spring 2011”
Emilio Pucci Shoes Spring 2011
Ladies, make room in your shoe closets: Pucci heels are a comin’. Peter Dundas has been, season after season, building a better Pucci and what better brand extension to complement his smokin’ hot designs than some equally covetable stem wear? Right off the bat there was a sexy, above-the-knee suede lace-up boot whose laces traced … Continue reading “Emilio Pucci Shoes Spring 2011”
Roger Vivier “1000 Brides” Satin Sandal
I never met a neon strip of leather I didn’t like. So you can imagine how I gravitated towards these Roger Vivier sandals upon spying them in the showroom. Neon green strips of leather surround the core of the foot like a cage, flanked by black leather toe and ankle strap while the base is … Continue reading “Roger Vivier “1000 Brides” Satin Sandal”
Tod’s Spring 2011
First, some excellent news to share with Bag Snob followers: Derek Lam has renewed his contract with Tod’s and will remain creative director for two more years! He’s got a lot planned up his well rolled sleeves, so I eagerly anticipate more great news to come. Hooray! For the brand’s spring presentation over the weekend, … Continue reading “Tod’s Spring 2011”
Prada Spring 2011 Shoes
Before I go any further, can I just wax poetic on how HOT Miuccia’s take on the classic men’s wingtips are? Like, seriously, OMG! I wish Prada did a men’s version of these for me to attempt to wear. While I don’t need any extra height (I’m 6’1), I do think my guy friends who … Continue reading “Prada Spring 2011 Shoes”