Bottega Veneta Fall 2011
While the ready-to-wear had a decidedly Sixties “Mad Men” aesthetic to it, Tomas Maier’s fall Bottega bags were noticeably sportier and more relaxed in their shapes, many of them elaborately hand-worked in construction. Adding variety to the mix was the use of innovative materials to further illuminate the eccentric effect, illustrated, for example, in a … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Fall 2011”
Natalie Portman in H&M
It’s nice to see that, despite the world being her oyster, Natalie Portman isn’t beyond wearing cheap-chic. Can you blame her, though, when it looks this good? For a Vanity Fair cocktail soiree in Hollywood Thursday night, the “Black Swan” star–and major Oscar contender–donned an H&M dress from the Swedish fast fashion retailer’s upcoming Conscious … Continue reading “Natalie Portman in H&M”
Oscars 2011: Best Dressed
Jennifer Hudson in Atelier Versace Not only has she lost half her body weight, but Jennifer Hudson set the Oscar bar high with her deep orange Atelier Versace gown. The draping around the bodice complemented her new svelte self while her folded skirt with full train (kept smooth with Versace platforms) looked modern, slick and, … Continue reading “Oscars 2011: Best Dressed”
Fendi Bags Fall 2011
Classical silhouettes resigned supreme in the bags at Fendi’s fall show. Overscaled in size and popping in bright colors, the handhelds featured nifty longer straps that made them instant cross-bodies. I love the roomy shape of the Fendi day bag for fall; it harks back to an iconic shape Fendi has shown since the days … Continue reading “Fendi Bags Fall 2011”
Prada Bags Fall 2011
What was odd about Miuccia’s runway show Thursday was that, despite proclaiming a new girlish innocence for her woman, the models encapsulating this aura seemed filled with anxiety. No more was that more evident than in the way they clutched and almost manhandled their bags. Rush, rush, rush they did down the runway. The bag … Continue reading “Prada Bags Fall 2011”
Tom Ford Lavender Palm – Beverly Hills Flagship Exclusive
As has been the case with his other flagship openings, Tom Ford has chosen his Beverly Hills flagship, which makes its debut this official public debut this weekend and will feature his first-ever dedicated womenswear floor, to launch Tom Ford Lavender Palm, a fragrance Ford feels best evokes the image of California’s “sparkling sunlight, natural … Continue reading “Tom Ford Lavender Palm – Beverly Hills Flagship Exclusive”