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Lena Erziak “Morgan” in Ostrich

I had the pleasure of meeting one of the designers of Lena Erziak (Hasna, half of the sisterhood duo) in New York and not only is she gracious and beautiful but very passionate about her work. She visits all the farms the animals of her bags come from to make sure the conditions are humane. … Continue reading “Lena Erziak “Morgan” in Ostrich”

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Our Lord & Saviour “Olympus Teneo” Clutch

I am making no comments about Jesus one way or another, it is my job to bring you interesting bags that you might not have seen. And this one is definitely interesting. These are really beautifully simple clutches with quite a brutal (and giant!) interpretation of Jesus on the cross. This isn’t pretty Jesus with … Continue reading “Our Lord & Saviour “Olympus Teneo” Clutch”

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Giuseppe Zanotti Sculpted Platform Wedge Booties

Here’s something to give you some extreme height, these fabulous haircalf leopard print booties will make you 6 inches taller. But don’t just get these for the stilts effect, these booties are also extreme in style and trend. It’s got it all – sculpted wedge, bootie, leopard, haircalf, everything on this shoe is major right … Continue reading “Giuseppe Zanotti Sculpted Platform Wedge Booties”

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Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Satchel in Bone

I was told, very sternly, by all who is responsible/involved with my finances to “STOP BUYING BAGS” for the rest of the year. Fair enough. Two months of work to refinance our house only to save enough money each month to buy half a bag does not seem savvy by any measure. I was fine … Continue reading “Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Satchel in Bone”

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Tiffany & Co. Fall 2010 Leathergoods Collection

Ever since Lambertson Truex were forced to shutter their leathergoods business due to the economy and parent company Samsonite putting it up for sale, I’ve been waiting to see what the supremely talented design duo of Richard Lambertson and John Truex would do next. Cue Tiffany & Co., which bought the 10-year-old luxury label and … Continue reading “Tiffany & Co. Fall 2010 Leathergoods Collection”

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Zagliani Large ‘Puffy’ Bag in Python Skin

Now that snakeskin is fully ingrained into our lives, we are moving in to getting accustomed to natural python. This Zagliani is not just natural, it is enhanced natural – meaning that the color patterns on snakeskin is heightened. I absolutely LOVE it. The stark black and white is almost dairy cow like, giving is … Continue reading “Zagliani Large ‘Puffy’ Bag in Python Skin”

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