Roger Vivier White Cord Pilgrim Clutch
Want to make a statement? Bruno Frisoni knows how. Check out how he took Roger Vivier’s classic rhinestone buckle pilgrim clutch and refashioned it out of white cord. Yes, white cord. The pricey clutch is from the label’s new, and limited edition, Rendez-Vous collection that’s aimed at presenting not only Vivier’s craftsmanship, but a more … Continue reading “Roger Vivier White Cord Pilgrim Clutch”
Chanel Spring 2011 Beauty
The show may have been bore all the elements of a surrealist fantasy, but to achieve the perfect beauty complement to Karl Lagerfeld’s magnificent, couture-like spring designs, Peter Philips looked to the black-white-green French garden that was recreated in the Grand Palais. “Karl showed me a sketch he had drawn of a girl with smoky … Continue reading “Chanel Spring 2011 Beauty”
Rihanna in Miu Miu
Brogues have never been more popular for women, and as Rihanna illustrates, they can be dressed up or down. The songstress has been sporting Miu Miu’s fall collection studded lace-ups while out and about in New York City. The shoes, with their sparkle, add that touch of femininity to an otherwise masculine shoe. I love … Continue reading “Rihanna in Miu Miu”
Louis Vuitton Spring 2011
If Marc Jacobs’ spring collection was all about camp meets boredom infused with Parisian-cum-Orientalism excess, the bags were surprisingly tame. The focus was clearly on evening, what with the handheld shapes and long-strapped mini bags–mostly in bright colors with tassels and nary a monogram in sight. Vuitton’s handbag business is LVMH’s cash cow; here’s hoping … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Spring 2011”
Hermès Spring 2011
Let’s just say Christophe Lemaire has A LOT to live up to. The newly-appointed Hermès designer succeeds Jean Paul Gaultier, whose last show on Tuesday was pure magic, and I, for one, will be scrutinizing the accessories he develops under his much younger watch. He’s a deejay, so perhaps a flat Birkin to hold records … Continue reading “Hermès Spring 2011”
Valentino Spring 2011
In a show that had Valentino Garavani himself giving a standing ovation, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccoli achieved success in carving out a solid identity for the brand that was nothing short of cool (not exactly a word associated with the brand in its former life). With a ferociously loud and thumping soundtrack … Continue reading “Valentino Spring 2011”