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Hermès Kelly Cut Clutch

Love, love, love Hermès evening bags–almost, dare I say, more than their day bags. I find them to be terribly chic and luxe, but at the same time utilitarian and virtuous to the brand. Hermès evening bags are great–if you can afford their prices–because they almost always echo a silhouette of one of their more … Continue reading “Hermès Kelly Cut Clutch”

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Furla Tate Shopper Bag

A few months ago, when Furla hosted an evening of cocktails in Manhattan to preview four key fall handbag styles designed by newly-installed creative director Fabio Sasso, I was drawn to this bag. Known as the Tate shopper, it’s fashioned in quilted vintage leather with genuine astrakhan and shiny leather trim. It’s been awhile now … Continue reading “Furla Tate Shopper Bag”

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Ferragamo Attimo Launch Party

Perfectly timed with Mother Nature’s release of the recent oppressive heat and humidity, Salvatore Ferragamo threw a bash high atop Le Bain at The Standard Hotel Wednesday night to celebrate the launch of its newest fragrance, Attimo. The women’s perfume, which rolls out at Ferragamo boutiques and Bloomingdale’s on July 23, is named after a … Continue reading “Ferragamo Attimo Launch Party”

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3.1 Phillip Lim Men’s Fall 2010 Shoes

When Phillip Lim’s male models came strutting down a steep catwalk back in February wearing these “Beast” chukka boots, I immediately knew I had to have these! I love a statement-making shoe that isn’t too garish; the fact that the fur and the leather are the same color at least help make them a tad … Continue reading “3.1 Phillip Lim Men’s Fall 2010 Shoes”

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Gucci Launches Baby & Children’s Clothing Lines

What can I say? I’m a sucker for pint-sized anything–particularly when it comes to fashion. Stylish mothers, rejoice! Gucci has just released the first images of its forthcoming venture into formal clothing collections for babies and children launching for Spring 2011. Designed by brand creative director Frida Giannini, they’re essentially the best-of Gucci pieces shrunken … Continue reading “Gucci Launches Baby & Children’s Clothing Lines”

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Freida Pinto in Oscar de la Renta

Now that summer is officially upon us, who doesn’t love a little color? Freida Pinto clearly got that memo, arriving at the New York premiere of her beau, Dev Patel’s, new flick, “The Last Airbender,” in an Oscar de la Renta kelly green basketweave silk gazar one shoulder dress straight from the designer’s recently-shown Resort … Continue reading “Freida Pinto in Oscar de la Renta”

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