Bond No. 9 Cooper Square & Washington Square Fragrances
July 4th holiday or not, I’m looking forward to fall. Why? That’s when niche fragrance perfumer Laurice Rahme, whose Bond No. 9 company is known for its scents named after New York neighborhoods, will roll out its two newest fragrances, Cooper Square, a men’s scent, and Washington Square, a women’s scent. Debuting September 1, Cooper … Continue reading “Bond No. 9 Cooper Square & Washington Square Fragrances”
Marni Winter Edition 2010 Ankle Boots
Despite not being able to wear them, something about these Marni boots drew me to them. Maybe it’s their one-part futuristic/one-part retro vibe–I love the solid platform block heel–but either way, this boot, part of Marni’s Edition collection is the way to be warm and chic this winter. While the core of the leather/nylon/rubber boot … Continue reading “Marni Winter Edition 2010 Ankle Boots”
Madonna “Material Girl” Bags
Madonna’s “Material Girl” collection available exclusively at Macy’s August 3: I’m not buying it. The clothes I can actually see on young girls as they have some definite stylish appeal, but it doesn’t look like Madge and Lourdes spent too much time on the accessories–at least where the bags are concerned. Granted, nearly the entire … Continue reading “Madonna “Material Girl” Bags”
Prada Resort 2011
Miuccia Prada’s resort offerings never disappoint–and this season was certainly no exception. The sophisticated lineup offered a beautiful collection of dresses that were ruffled and floral printed in bold prints that were a nod to the Thirties. Juxtaposed with these were slick black styles infused with color thanks to bright accessories. As with any form … Continue reading “Prada Resort 2011”
Marc Jacobs Limited Edition Veronica Bag
As if being creative director of Louis Vuitton wasn’t large enough of a French imprint, Marc Jacobs’ presence in the City of Lights has just gotten that much bigger. The reason? Jacobs will, in September, open his first shop-in-shop dedicated exclusively to his collection accessories at Galeries Lafayette (when it opens, it will offer offer … Continue reading “Marc Jacobs Limited Edition Veronica Bag”
Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring 2011 Runway Bags
In one word: utilitarian. With a head trip theme underlying the spring men’s collection, Louis Vuitton’s men’s studio director Paul Helbers, under the auspices of Marc Jacobs, channeled what he described as “a rhapsody of three virtual scenarios for a digital bohemian, a man who travels the world from behind his computer screen.” That translated … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring 2011 Runway Bags”