Prada Spring 2011 Bags
Colorful, sporty and irreverent. That seems to be the call at Prada for spring. In a range of sizes from the large and practical (although done in crazy stripes and color combos) to the dainty and demure, the bags were a cheeky take on the age-old mentality of matching one’s bags to one’s shoes. Literally. … Continue reading “Prada Spring 2011 Bags”
Fendi Spring 2011
In one word: the shirtwaist. In the midst of a true seventies revival, Karl Lagerfeld opened the second day of Milan Fashion Week with a highly sophisticated combination of casual and couture focused on that perennial fashion staple. It was luxe minimalism at its best. Cast in a palette of crisp whites, salmons, powder blues, … Continue reading “Fendi Spring 2011”
Fendi Shoes Spring 2011
Colorblocking appeared to be the name of the game when it came to the runway shoes at Fendi. Gone were the cringe-inducing stilettos and wobbly platforms; in their place are sensible heel heights that should prove to be a sigh of relief for those Fendi loyalists. The moderate heels came affixed to shoes in sensible … Continue reading “Fendi Shoes Spring 2011”
Gisele Bündchen in Balenciaga
Considering that the Brazilian bombshell rarely makes red carpet appearances these days, it was a true va-va-voom moment when Gisele arrived at the American Museum of Natural History to attend the United Nations MDG Summit gala. And her choice of frock and accessories? None other than Balenciaga, natch. Paired with her Balenciaga.Edition Hiver 1964 “Cloque … Continue reading “Gisele Bündchen in Balenciaga”
Tod’s x Teatro alla Scala Partnership
Tod’s has entered into a fabulous year-long collaboration with Teatro alla Scala, the home of opera and ballet in Italy, which was celebrated today with the unveiling of “An Italian Dream,” a film directed by Matthias Zentner. The short features 13 ballet dancers from La Scala performing in a piece choreographed by Gianluca Schiavoni. The … Continue reading “Tod’s x Teatro alla Scala Partnership”
Jimmy Choo x UGG Collection
Ok, ok I know: some of you may not be the biggest fans of UGG boots. In fact, they might even gross you out (as multiple message boards would indicate). But this is Shoe Snob, and as much as you may like or dislike these shearling boots, you know you’re curious about them to some … Continue reading “Jimmy Choo x UGG Collection”