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Luisa Via Roma presents: “PUG DOGS FOR HAPPY KIDS”! During the Firenze4Ever weekend in Florence last January, we adopted this adorable pug made by Steiff, the German producer of handmade plush toys, and customized by BALMAIN. Twenty one pug dogs total were customized exclusively for Luisa Via Roma by a selection of the most prominent [...]
Hey college snobs– how many college sweat shirts do you own that remind you more of your pajamas than couture?! Well I have the solution for you– this Emily jacket from Smartthreads brings a touch of “Jil Sanders” into an otherwise uninspiring collegiate fashion world. Smatthreads 1=1 is a new brand representing the best in [...]
One of my favorite designers has just added philanthropist to his growing list of titles. 100% of proceeds from Thakoon‘s limited edition checkered red/blue scarf will go towards the Somalia famine relief efforts. Yes you read that correctly, 100% of proceeds, not just a measly 10 or 20%, Thakoon means business and he needs you [...]
Year after year, the House of Gucci has shown dedication in its support of UNICEF’s Schools for Africa project. This initiative, whose mission is to give needy African children the opportunity for a quality education, has been of great importance to Gucci for the past seven years. Starting in 2005, Gucci’s commitment to UNICEF has [...]
Thank you VBH for supporting Lupus LA at the Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon. It was a hugely successful event, thanks to bags like this – it was hotly contested, I got my last bid in and then someone swooped in and outbid me by $1000!!! This stingray box clutch is hand painted and has the [...]
If there was a perfect woman on earth, her name would be Donna Karan. She is the fashion icon of our generation who transformed our idea of what fashion is all about – feeling good is as important as looking good! Her humanitarian work is endless and she is also an amazing mother and grandmother!! [...]





