NARS NYC Flagship Exclusives
There are makeup artists–and there is François Nars. Without a doubt one of the industry’s most private (by choice) and fascinating beguilers of beauty, Nars solidified his name in the eighties as the go-to guy for editorials, working with all the supermodels known simply by their first names. Fast forward to February 2009, when he … Continue reading “NARS NYC Flagship Exclusives”
Bottega Veneta Palm Beach Collection
A bit unexpected, but nevertheless chic, Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier has unveiled a limited edition collection of three pieces designed specifically to celebrate the city of Palm Beach’s 100th anniversary. Maier, a part-time resident of South Florida, clearly is enamored by what he calls his “adopted home.” “Palm Beach is a unique community,” … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Palm Beach Collection”
Valentino Shoes Pre-Fall 2011
High on the heels of its runway success Rock Stud collection, Valentino greatly expanded its said offerings for pre-fall, applying the metal studs generously–but not in an overboard manner–to a wide assortment of shoes and bags (see Bag Snob entry for more details). The signature studded slingback is back–this time with a new ankle strap–in … Continue reading “Valentino Shoes Pre-Fall 2011”
Anya Hindmarch Launches First Men’s Bag
With designers finally beginning to understand that true gentlemen want bags that are both functional AND elegant (the latter was seriously missing in recent years), I’m thrilled that Anya Hindmarch, one of my favorite labels whose namesake designer is a true sweetheart, is entering into the men’s world with a new bespoke line of about … Continue reading “Anya Hindmarch Launches First Men’s Bag”
Tiffany & Co. Spring 2011 Bags
Emphasizing a push on color for spring, Tiffany & Co. leathergoods design directors Richard Lambertson and John Truex unleashed a pretty palette of coral, chartreuse and sea rose across a variety of textured bags for every occasion. “The collection captures the newness of spring, which is so much about color,” said Lambertson. “We’ve focused on … Continue reading “Tiffany & Co. Spring 2011 Bags”
Cartier de Lune
Because, really, who doesn’t love a white floral musk? That’s the notion Mathilde Laurent, Cartier’s in-house perfumer, banked on when she created the French jeweler’s first major women’s scent since 2006’s Délices de Cartier. Coupled with top notes of pink pepper and juniper berry; a heart of white rose, cyclamen and lily of the valley, … Continue reading “Cartier de Lune”