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Louis Vuitton Utah Tattoo Néo Greenwich

While I was crushed to learn that some of my favorite Louis Vuitton men’s spring runway bags featuring the tattoo work of artist Scott Campbell didn’t make it to retail, at least the one that did make the cut is gorgeous! Too bad it’s completely out of my price range! Cast entirely in the supple … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Utah Tattoo Néo Greenwich”

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Louis Vuitton x Bono Charity Bag

Anyone who knows me knows that I am obsessed with Louis Vuitton’s Keepall bag. I have almost every single incarnation of the luggage piece dating back the last decade and, needless to say, they take up quite a bit of space in my closet! But I’m only too happy to add the latest version when … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton x Bono Charity Bag”

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Smythson Launches Men’s Collection

One of the best things to happen this year in the world of leathergoods is without a doubt the arrival of a first Smythson men’s collection. I recently previewed the entire collection and it not only left me very impressed, but rethinking my need for that next Louis Vuitton or Hermès leathergoods item–be it a … Continue reading “Smythson Launches Men’s Collection”

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m0851 Folded corners Weekender

I have been a huge huge fan of M0851 for years, my entire family has an array of these in their closets, mainly because they are easy easy easy. OK, they are not the most fashion-y (or at all fashion-y) but for travel and running around, these are fantastic. They are now having a 50% … Continue reading “m0851 Folded corners Weekender”

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Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring 2011 Runway Bags

In one word: utilitarian. With a head trip theme underlying the spring men’s collection, Louis Vuitton’s men’s studio director Paul Helbers, under the auspices of Marc Jacobs, channeled what he described as “a rhapsody of three virtual scenarios for a digital bohemian, a man who travels the world from behind his computer screen.” That translated … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring 2011 Runway Bags”

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Nancy Gonzalez to Launch Men’s Bag Line

Dreams do come true! In all the years I’ve known Santiago Gonzalez, I’ve always asked for a man bag that I could carry with pride. Finally, male Bag Snobs rejoice! Santiago is debuting a dedicated men’s range this holiday season–made of all-crocodile, no less–that he has named after himself (he is, after all, the present … Continue reading “Nancy Gonzalez to Launch Men’s Bag Line”

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