Archive for February, 2009

Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2009

Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2009

Oscar de la Renta’s pre-fall collection was a bit hopeful – judging by the rather exuberant pieces that went down his runway. There were plenty of embroidered (in black and white sequins) party frocks, beige silk faille with gold stitching, tweeds, embroidered leather skirts, and a stunning black leather jacket and faille skirt number both elaborately embroidered in gold and metallic yarn, highlighted by antique metal sequins and beads.  And if that’s not hopeful or exuberant enough, the collect…

Louis Vuitton Monogram Limelight African Queen Clutch

Louis Vuitton Monogram Limelight African Queen Clutch

When hard-partying, rehab frequenter and friends-of-celebs designer Marc Jacob took his love for all things Parisian and mixed it with some African flavor, we knew we something – or a lot of things – good is/were going to come out of his Spring-Summer 2009 collection. As for the collection’s add-ons, it was accessories galore. The tribal-art inspired jewelry pieces and shoes were fairly conspicuous and, as Style.com put it “loaded” enough. But is was the handbags that really caught he eye. Case…

Proenza Shchouler PS1 bag

Proenza Shchouler PS1 bag

High-end women’s apparel label, Proenza Schouler, is all about very functional, yet stylish pieces. The label’s designs have been described as “sporty” and “youthful”, and their shapes are usually “minimal” and “sleek”. This “simple and sleek” formula of founders and co-designers Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough is currently a favorite young Hollywood since the one of the Olsen dolls was seen sporting their PS1 bag. When not sporting couture, celebs are often spotted going about in casual g…

Michael Kors Zip Patent Clutch

Michael Kors Zip Patent Clutch

ab designer and Project Runway judge, Michael Kors did it again. The designer came up with a design that is so simple yet so stylish and versatile. The Zip Patent Clutch is an instant classic. Its simple and sleek design is so basic yet, it somehow manages to look edgy enough to be so ‘now’. The clutch is made of white patent leather with silver tone hardware. Inside, it has an open pouch pocket and a small logo plaque. On the outside, it has a zip detail going right through the middle – adding…

Versace Multi-Ring Hobo

Versace Multi-Ring Hobo

For the fashion House’s Spring 2009 Ready-To-Wear runway show, Donatella Versace showcased a surprisingly simple, youthful, and and of course, sexy collection. Apparently the days of bling and embellishments are over. Even the accessories – the handbags, at least, reflected this ‘new’ level of sophistication and attention to detail. Like the Multi-ring Hobo. The crescent-shaped handbag is made of leather with pleated detail and satin lining inside.The sparkly ring closure and the stack of gold-…

Prada Cervo Lux Tote

Prada Cervo Lux Tote

Prada is the go-to name for understated elegance. The Prada Cervo Lux reflects just that.Made of white lux deer leather, the bag’s plain color and shape is made elegant by itsgold chain handles that are woven through with leather. Inside, the bag has one zip pocket for small knick-knacks. A small luggage tag detail and the fashion house’s name in gold complete the bag’s simple-chic look. Posh yet functional, not to mention spacious, the bag is 15″ high x 16 ½” wide x 7 ¾” deep. The Prada Cervo …