Designers
It’s officially Memorial Day weekend! What are you doing to celebrate? Odds are it involves a party of some sort, so here’s a little red, white, and blue to get you in the spirit. I love any excuse to dress for a theme. A navy-colored satchel like Chloé’s Marcie bag (on Ssense for $775) seems [...]
On the prowl for a chic summer tote? Look no further. Louis Vuitton has come up with the most festive bag of the most carefree season. Inspired by the sun-soaked foliage of the Mediterranean, their Summer 2013 collection is a celebration of blue skies, beaming rays, and unabashed optimism. The freshest interpretation of the collection [...]
There’s no denying that a bejeweled Judith Leiber is a huge investment. At more than 5 grand, the black Ringaling minaudière ($5,695) will have you calling theft, but when the ruby red mini version ($495) is a 10th of the price, the kitsch fun can be rationalized! It’s brighter and more of a statement, which is [...]
Warning: These are not edible. Don’t let that deter you from indulging, though! With summer tantalizingly close, I’m ready for a serious sugar high, and designers seem to be, too (bag names like Candy and Jelly Bean make it pretty easy to tell what their tasty inspirations were). From minis to good old full-sized candy [...]
Never expect to see obvious bells and whistles or unnecessary adornment from Nancy Gonzalez, aka the Queen of Croc. By now, you ought to know what you should expect from her, each and every time: a most innovative use of the most decadent skins out there. Nancy abhors hardware, so she doesn’t even go near [...]
Camera bag, that is. How fun is this baby Lanvin wristlet for summer travels? I love a bag that has no qualms about leading a double life. This one will actually hold your digital camera as you take in the sights all day; then come nightfall, take it out as the perfect after-dark wristlet. The [...]
