Versace Bags Spring 2011
The idea of opposites seen with the bags on the Bottega Veneta runway was carried over to Versace, where purses and bags–in sizes small and medium only, thank you very much–were created from, you guessed it, contrasting materials. The dainty yet modern design of the bags are pretty appealing; I particularly love how the inlays … Continue reading “Versace Bags Spring 2011”
MaxMara Spring 2011
Spare and utilitarian: two words that have never more epitomized the MaxMara aesthetic. Spring saw a runway filled with strong staple pieces–double-breasted jackets, chic shirting and color-blocked tops and classic trenchcoats–cut precisely so as to deliver a clean aesthetic. Shapes came via two silhouettes, some of which were sprinkled with polka dots and sailor stripes: … Continue reading “MaxMara Spring 2011”
L’Wren Scott Fall 2010 Boots
Finally: L’Wren Scott for the masses. Sort of. No, Mick Jagger’s lady love hasn’t teamed up with H&M or Target–yet. Rather, the runway shoes she presented alongside her fall ready-to-wear line back in February has hit stores for the first time ever. Now you can own the footwear to match that body-hugging dress. Fittingly enough, … Continue reading “L’Wren Scott Fall 2010 Boots”
Bottega Veneta Spring Shoes 2011
Simple and fuss free. Blame it on all the time Tomas Maier spends in Florida (not the glitzy, club-hopping Sunshine State but, rather, that other Florida), but his spring Bottega Veneta shoe collection is as cool as a cucumber. Completing the easy-going spirit of the spring collection was a lineup of shoes that comfort as … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Spring Shoes 2011”
Bottega Veneta Bags Spring 2011
I’m all for unconventional pairings when it comes to clothing–but when it comes to bags, I’m all for it and then some! So you can imagine my delight in seeing that Tomas Maier fused Bottega Veneta’s signature woven leather with some decidedly luxe skins for part of his spring bag collection. My favorite? The Cabat, … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Bags Spring 2011”
Max Mara 101801 Camel Coat
What the trench is to Burberry, the classic camel coat is to Max Mara–specifically the “101801” coat, which has been a symbol for the Italian brand since 1981. To inaugurate its launch into e-commerce, the iconic outerwear piece will be exclusively released on www.maxmara.com. As with all MaxMara pieces, this double-breasted wool and cashmere coat … Continue reading “Max Mara 101801 Camel Coat”