Eva Mendes in Prada Spring 2011 Runway Dress
No pun intended, but I’m bananas for this dress! About a month after it was showcased on Prada’s much-buzzed-about Spring 2011 collection, Eva Mendes snagged herself Miuccia’s green and black striped cotton popeline strapless dress to wear to a photocall for “The Other Guys” in Madrid. The baroque print motif, which she complemented with simple … Continue reading “Eva Mendes in Prada Spring 2011 Runway Dress”
Valentino Garavani Rockstud Bag
Valentino’s resort collection in one word: studded. The nubby little fixtures adorned everything from shoe straps to bag handles to even the tips of ballet flats. While some of it resulted in overkill, this Rockstud single handle bag stood out as a solid prospect. What would otherwise be a plain red leather bag is given … Continue reading “Valentino Garavani Rockstud Bag”
Pierre Hardy Montauk Sandal
The moment I saw this sandal in the Pierre Hardy showroom I knew its name would be reminiscent of a fabulous beach destination. And I was right! Pierre’s named these beige-and-black canvas peep-toe sandals, from his Spring 2011 collection, the “Montauk”–after the iconic getaway on Long Island’s eastern tip, natch. I’m a sucker for any … Continue reading “Pierre Hardy Montauk Sandal”
Renée Zellweger in Prada Coco Clutch
While most women, regardless of height, like their evening bags small and rectangular, Renée Zellweger is quite the opposite. Her choice of bag for nights out is often long and flat. Witness the Hermès Kelly Cut clutch she swears by while out–often with Bradley Cooper; and now, there’s Prada’s tobacco-brown coco clutch she’s been spotted … Continue reading “Renée Zellweger in Prada Coco Clutch”
Proenza Schouler PS1 in Patent Leather
It’s hard to believe that Proenza Schouler’s runaway success PS1 bag, first introduced in 2008, has never been incarnated into patent leather form. Well, ladies, that’s all about to change. Felt, python and suede: move aside. Later this month, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will debut a black patent leather PS1 exclusively at www.proenzaschouler.com. To … Continue reading “Proenza Schouler PS1 in Patent Leather”
3.1 Phillip Lim Shoes Spring 2011
Phillip Lim shoes have never necessarily been trendsetting. Cutting edge, however, is another story. Much like his clothes, Phillip presents an unwavering unique aesthetic when it comes to his art of design. For spring, that look is one that emphasizes the sculptural. The women’s shoes were inspired by the subtle yet monumental work of the … Continue reading “3.1 Phillip Lim Shoes Spring 2011”