Michael Kors Pre-Fall 2011 Bags
With chief accessories designer Richard Sinnott at the helm, Michael Kors, season after season, churns out some of the most classic yet coveted bags and shoes. For pre-fall, the offering is both diverse and spot-on. First up is the $1,695 Aerin small flap bag, named for Kors’ best friend, the beauty heiress Aerin Lauder (pictured … Continue reading “Michael Kors Pre-Fall 2011 Bags”
Sofia Coppola in Louis Vuitton
Even if Louis Vuitton had not so generously sponsored the premiere of “Somewhere” in Los Angeles Tuesday night, the film’s director, Sofia Coppola, would undoubtedly have worn a frock by Louis Vuitton (her bff is Marc Jacobs, after all). While the French fashion house isn’t known for its red carpet dazzlers, the flirty, individualistic style … Continue reading “Sofia Coppola in Louis Vuitton”
Chanel Paris-Byzance Pre-Fall 2011
Having just opened a second Chanel boutique in Istanbul, Karl Lagerfeld toyed with the idea of staging his ninth pre-fall Métiers d’Art show in the exotic locale–Mademoiselle Coco Chanel, after all, did take Byzantine art as her major inspiration when she was the first to launch a line of costume jewelry in the 1920s. But … Continue reading “Chanel Paris-Byzance Pre-Fall 2011”
Louis Vuitton Suede/Alligator Ankle Boot
I’m a HUGE fan of Louis Vuitton’s recent introduction of men’s ankle boots made of unique combinations of textures. I have a pair from this fall that feature a mix of leather and Damier Geant but this new pair has that beat. And then some. Suede? Alligator? Leather? YES PLEASE! I love how versatile these … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Suede/Alligator Ankle Boot”
Chanel J12 Rétrograde Mystérieuse to Benefit amfAR
In a move that only serves to further reinforce its philanthropic ties, Chanel has created a one-of-a-kind J12 Rétrograde Mystérieuse white ceramic time piece that will be auctioned off with 100% of proceeds benefiting amfAR. Valued at 260,000 Euros (or $344,266 dollars), this Rétrograde Mystérieuse is not only extravagantly expensive, but its mechanisms in watchmaking … Continue reading “Chanel J12 Rétrograde Mystérieuse to Benefit amfAR”
Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2011
These days, it seems everyone’s been bitten with the Kate Middleton bug. So was it any surprise that, to the tune of Barry White’s “Love’s Theme,” Oscar de la Renta sent out an impressive 59 looks that ended with a trio of finale gowns that were, to say the least, grand. One featured a matching … Continue reading “Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2011”