Thursday, October 29, 2009

KUDOS FOR KOOBA

Nothing perturbs me more in the world of fashion than athletes/actresses/singers/models/ reality stars/wives of celebrities coming out with a clothing or accessory line (with a few exceptions, of course). Stick to what you know, people!
On the other hand, I enjoy it when existing designers expand their brand by introducing different products -- usually the end result is something pretty great! It's a win-win for designer and consumer!
Today I got a sneak peek at bag designer Kooba's first stab at shoes and bracelets.

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What do you think?
Not too shabby for their first attempt and I look forward to seeing how they evolve.
As expected they continue to produce handsome bags for spring. The following are my selects:

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Kudos Kooba!
Represented by Alison Brod.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

MEA SHADOW UNVEILING

Lace? The more the merrier, and I cannot have enough of it. Lace anything -- clothing, shoes, tights, lingerie, table cloths, drapery... you get the point. I attribute my obsession to the material's ladylike/vintage appearance and romantic/Victorian association. Not surprisingly I'm drawn to anything else that even slightly resembles the fabric. 

Laser cut-outs, for example.

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'Oh my gosh" was all I could utter when I set my eyes on these stunners by Mea Shadow... while thinking how soon can I get my hands on a pair?

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Here are the rest of my favorites from the brand new line that hits stores in the spring.

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Thoughts of warm weather, cherry blossoms, and Mea Shadow will keep my toes twinkling this winter!

WHAT IS WITH THIS WEATHER?

I never seem to be wearing the right footwear when it rains. When I opt for function, I feel frumpy -- when I commit to style, I inevitably wind up ruining a great pair of shoes. Though I wouldn't include Charles David as one of my faves, I think these rain boots are a happy medium. And the studded strap is removable. Not bad!

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Monday, October 26, 2009

HATS OFF TO SELIMA!

Being the head wear junkie that I am, I was thrilled when invited to preview the Hats by Selima spring collection. As I arrived at the Bond 07 store in the East Village, I thought I was at the wrong place but continued forth anyway. I walked through the boutique only to arrive at a hair salon. This is getting good, I thought! I walked down a flight of stairs to locate the hidden Hats by Selima atelier. I met with designer Virginie Promeyrat who launched the line in March of this year. The lovely French designer walked me through the handmade collection and her work space. Here are a few of her masterpieces. 

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These miniatures were darling. She has an endless array of these petites to choose from, one more charming than the next.

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It's hard to believe that this:

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Can be turned into this:

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The work space was full of hat boxes overflowing with tulle, antique trimmings, feathers, vintage hardware and jewels. A crafters dream!

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A snazzy hat maker at work, with a dapper thinking cap on of course!

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Prices range from $130 to $600, not bad for an original work of art. Whether you dare to be different or just want a hip hat, this store is worth checking out. The journey alone is worth the trip. Get a haircut if nothing less!

Play time! Like a kid in a candy store, I couldn't help try a few on before leaving.

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Represented by The Collective Agency.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

TRINA TURK

While it's only counter-productive to be thinking about summer, after previewing Trina Turk's spring 2010 line, I can't help but envision myself on the Riviera toting one of these bags.

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She finally added jewelry to her répertoire, hooray! The more jewelry available the better! 

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Represented by Siren PR.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

BAG LADIES

I had no idea what a loyal following (loyal being an understatement) Rebecca Minkoff had until perusing the purse forum and scanning hundreds of comments from her devoted fans. Minkoff enthusiasts (most having more than just one) come together to chat about everything Rebecca Minkoff. I highly recommend checking it out if you are considering purchasing one of her bags -- it's got all the info you could want, and then some.

I previewed her spring collection today, so for all you RM lovers, this one is for you! Pictured are of my favorites.

CLUTCH IN PYTHON
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LINEAR STUD FLAME
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BELOVED MINI
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LACE MAB MINI and CHERISH MINI TOTE
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EASY RIDER DATE CLUTCH
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MAB MINI PYTHON
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LINEAR STUD DARLING
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HEARTACHE
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Represented by Shine Media.