Archive for the ‘Handbags & Shoes’ Category
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 19th, 2009
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…
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 19th, 2009
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…
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 12th, 2009
In celebration of the most romantic day of the year, Coach has released a special Valentine’s collection featuring sweet and colorful handbags. The collection features more than a dozen limited edition bags and purses. The prices of the items will set you back $498 for Optic Signature Gallery Tote, to $98 for the Valentine Heart Wristlet. Check out the items at Coach’s website.Image source purseblog
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 12th, 2009
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…
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 5th, 2009
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-…
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 5th, 2009
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 …
Posted by Ardent Editor on January 29th, 2009
Apparently, Mr. Louboutin not only works his magic on fabulous shoes but on handbags as well. His handbag collection is showcases simple yet sophisticated works of art. For his Day bags, Mr. Louboutin created handbags that are quaint yet functional. An instant favorite is the Geneva Braided Tote which is simple yet eye-catching. It is made of 100% calf skin with suede lining. The tote has short handles, one perforated with dots, the other – braided. The dot and braid details continue down the b…
Posted by Ardent Editor on January 29th, 2009
Italian luxury fashion house has created The Micro Anniversary baguette as part of their limited edition collection, the 10+, to celebrate the “It” bag’s 10th anniversary.You might not be hankering for yet another baguette, since Carrie Bradshaw made it a must-have for the millions of Sex and the City fans and fashionistas.But, according to Elle magazine’s website, Fendi will release the all-white canvass bag along with a complete set of 10 Pantone markers. The fashion house will also be releasi…
Posted by Ardent Editor on January 15th, 2009
Michael Kors is one of America’s top designers. His designs are classy and sophisticated, sometimes fun, even sporty. His style is chic, yet totally wearable. And his brand has this sort of balance of high-end and accessibility. His 2009 resort collection embodies all of these design attributes. The Woven Santorini Clutch is made of intricately woven straw with leather trim, which makes it casual enough for resort. Yet the metallic leather and the gold tone hardware makes it elegant enough for …
Posted by Ardent Editor on January 8th, 2009
This Spring, Coach has recently introduced its Penelope line with promises of “new styles, soft textures, and surprising colors.”With the Penelope Leather Shopper, the label did not disappoint. The Penelope leather shopper is made of pebbled leather with patent leather trim. It has silver tone hardware and fabric lining.The bag has an open top and closes using interior magnetic snaps. It has 18″ straps with a 7 1/4” drop. The leather shopper is very roomy and has a number of pockets – one insid…
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