Archive for the ‘Handbags & Shoes’ Category
Posted by Ardent Editor on May 15th, 2009
Lockheart’s romantic Avant Garden line comes this adorable little handbag that perfect for all girly fashionistas. The Ingrid is a small handheld tote basket embellished with napa leather flowers. The floral details are very elaborate but not overwhelming. It has braided leather handles, signature Jacquard lining and magnetic closure. It’s available in black and plum and is perfect as a day bag. Its dimensions are 11½ w x 6 ½ h x 6″ d.The Ingrid is available at Nordstrom for $450.Image source: …
Posted by Ardent Editor on May 7th, 2009
Roberto Cavalli is the go-to designer for young Hollywood. As the designer of choice for the Lindsay Lohans of the world, Roberto Cavalli keeps his designs edgy yet still glamorous.This edgy glamour is reflected in this mini metallic clutch. It is made from gold leather with gold tone hardware, lined with the Cavalli signature lining, has a wristlet handle, and a press stud which locks the fold-over flap. It also has a zipped pocket at the pack. It’s dimensions are 6″ Width x Drop 6″ Handle x 4…
Posted by Ardent Editor on May 7th, 2009
Diane Von Furstenberg is and always has been about beauty and functionality, as evidenced by her creations (think wrap dress). Another versatile yet super-stylish DVF creation is the Lottie Studded Mini Clutch. The Lottie clutch is made of silver metallic leather with gold tone hardware. It has a removable chain strap and a flap top with a cut-out center which you can unfold into a handle. It’s so versatile, you can wear it in three ways: as shoulder bag (attach the chain strap), a clutch bag (…
Posted by Ardent Editor on April 23rd, 2009
A.K.A. Monogram Denim Bijou Pochette. Sure there are the interlocking LV’s. But apart from that, you wouldn’t even know it’s a Louis Vuitton bag, so I don’t know if that’s a good thing. At first glance, I thought the purse looked rather messy, with all the intertwined beads on the chain handle. Adding the feather pompon on the (engraved) brass zipper pull is a bit much. But after a second (longer) look, it seemed… cuter. It’s made of denim Bijou canvass, metallic leather trimmings lambskin an…
Posted by Ardent Editor on April 23rd, 2009
From the Cole Haan’s eponymous collection comes this luxurious and exotic handbag that has been recommended by fashion bibles such as Elle magazine. Cole Haan’s Ostrich satchel is made from genuine Italian ostrich, with braided handles. It’s a very plain handbag, yet it’s classic shape and lack of adornments show off the simple elegance of the ivory ostrich and pale gold hardware perfectly. It has top double zip closure, plus leather pulls. Inside, it has soft ultra suede lining, an interior zi…
Posted by Ardent Editor on April 16th, 2009
Last Spring, Coach looked to the past for inspiration – and hit it big. It always pays to remember where you’ve been. Designer Reed Krakoff’s Bonnie line – inspired of course by Bonnie Cashin’s contributions to the label – included the Olive frame bag which is currently making its way to the top of women’s shopping and/or must-have accessories lists. The Bonnie frame bag has this unique and totally versatile framed design; imagine a huge classic-shaped coin purse – with a removable, patent leath…
Posted by Ardent Editor on April 16th, 2009
From Ralph Lauren’s laid-back, Indie-inspired Spring ’09 RTW comes the London Shimmer Python Clutch which perfectly marries simplicity and luxury – throw in the just the right amount of sexy and you got a hit in your hands. Or at least I think RL did – remember, the collection featured some rather costume-y accessories, but the London Shimmer is a gem. The London Shimmer clutch is made of super-soft, gold metallic python with custom-made brass hardware. It has the characteristic clutch design (…
Posted by Ardent Editor on March 19th, 2009
For his spring ’09 collection, designer Ralph Lauren turned to Africa for inspiration. His runway was strewn with brown camp shirts, bronze or white linen suits, trenches and harem pants – not to mention turbans and Indiana Jones hats. There were even gold flasks with stone details. The collection’s other handbags were not quite as props-y as the golden hip flask, but they played up the rich yet laid back theme just as well. Take the Ralph Lauren Crocodile Ricky Bag for instance. It is made of …
Posted by Ardent Editor on March 19th, 2009
From Burberry Prorsum’s “UK=rain” Spring 2009 collection comes the small Raffia tote bag. The Raffia tote features the rain-drenched Trench color that littered Burberry’s Spring runway. Burberry Prorsum’s Raffia bag is a straw patchwork tote with grainy leather trimmings and leather piping on the seams. The handles are made of rolled leather. The open top closure has one magnetic button and bridle. Inside, the bag is lined with sateen, stamped all over with the label’s trademark ‘Burberry estab…
Posted by Ardent Editor on March 13th, 2009
Next to shoes, perhaps the purse or handbag is a girl’s biggest weakness. And no self-respecting ‘it’ bag-lover leaves her Hermes Kelly bag lying around. Fortunately sisters Nichole and Natascha Shamlian came up with the perfect purse accessory. The sisters came up with the FUMI (that stands for Fashionable, Unique, Multipurpose, Innovation), a handbag hanger, purse accessory and bracelet all in one! The Shamlian sisters came up with this idea while trying to put up their business around their…
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