When two masters of their domain come together to collaborate, no chin is safe from slobbering, wet drool. In this case, the German manufacturer Leica Camera AG and the Parisian high-fashion house Hermès joined forces to create a very special limited edition camera, namely the new Leica M7 Edition Hermès
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Leica M7 Hermes Edition
Spring is around the corner and we have a sneak peak at the Botkier Spring 2010 collection ! In October we sat down with Monica to see what was in store for us from Botkier. On top of that, we were finalizing our amazing PurseBlog + Botkier Limited Edition Handbag . Monica shares her a couple of her favorite bags from her Spring 2010 line
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Botkier Spring 2010 Video
Melie Bianco Carry-On Bag We call this the Carry-On Bag because it is definitely worthy of flying the friendly skies with you – but there are many other uses for this unique and beautiful bag. Made of soft, high-quality synthetic leather with a glossy sheen to it, you can pair this purse with jeans or a dress. And with bold colors like green and yellow in addition to basics like black and white, there are many things it will match with.
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Melie Bianco Carry-On Bag
Lanvin has become the latest high-end label to bring out a raffia bag, adding weight to the idea that we’ll all be carrying baskets with pride in the coming season. It joins Chanel’s Coco Country (pictured right); the country bumpkin version of the label’s classic handbags, that you somehow can’t help but love.
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Trend Watch: Lanvin’s Pochette Rafia and Chanel’s Coco Country are pure pastoral chic
We’re used to seeing riotous colour in Matthew Williamson’s designs, but I think this is possibly the soberest piece I’ve seen from the exuberant designer yet! That’s not to say it doesn’t evoke the same feelings of leisurely walks along sunny beaches: it’s just not quite as loud as some.
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Butterfly by Matthew Williamson tassel bag
One thing that a lot of designers seem to have a very hard time doing is creating a bag that is both expensive-looking and covered in animal print. It’s not surprising since animal print is historically “tacky chic” at best, and at worst, just plain tacky. Getting past the initial “eww, is that zebra?” thought is a difficult sell for a lot of handbag customers in particular, since most people prefer their expensive bags to be neutral and timeless.
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Roger Vivier Zebra Tote
On a recent whizz around Marks and Sparks, The Bag Lad has been eyeing up all the fabulous designer-alike options in the accessories aisle once again. This padlock tote bag, which is a bit like a more streamlined, contemporary version of a Mulberry style is particularly chic, and it’s a great price too.
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M&S Autograph leather padlock tote bag
Luella may have stopped putting new styles out there (for now), and there’s eye-wateringly little left on her sale pages that hasn’t sold out. But there’s a thriving market for Luella on Ebay, and it’s well worth bookmarking the search term if you’re hoping to bag a Luella in the near future
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Luella for less on Ebay: tan ‘Joni’ bag
Because you are beautiful and unique. Fellah’s, this is what you tell your lady Ladies, this is what you tell yourself Indulge a little this Valentine’s Day. To redeem this offer, go to www.anamu.etsy.com and note VDAY in “message to seller” at checkout
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SALE: 25% off ANAMU through February 10th!
If ever there was an excellent example of why almost no one can pull off the intricacy and texture that has become a hallmark of the Valentino accessory aesthetic, it’s the Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile and Whipsnake Floral Tote . I’m not say that this bag is bad, because I really don’t think it is
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Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile and Whipsnake Floral Tote
If you’re a pop culture obsessive like I am, you’ve probably heard The Theory of the First Season. If not, it goes something like this: in any reality show, the first season is the only one that’s pure. There are a variety of reasons that that’s usually the case, but mostly it’s because the people that populate the show’s universe haven’t seen themselves played back in HD yet.
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Kell on Earth: “Pharmaceuticals definitely help at People’s Revolution.”
Scarlett Johansson can be seen as the face of Mango campaigns and now also has partnered with Mango to design a handbag which will benefit the victims of the Haiti earthquake. The simple tote shape is adorned with ancient cartography of Haiti and at the top of the bag has the message “Supporting the people of Haiti.
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Scarlett Johansson Designs Handbags to Benefit Haiti
The theme behind this latest show from JPG is ‘Mexican’, and you can tell that the designer has been down to the South American rainforest to pick up inspiration for these styles. The bags, which resemble broad leaves and palms look almost like they’re growing in the models’ hands, and are distinctly organic.
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Gaultier goes for jungle couture
This season of Project Runway feels kind of like the show used to feel before it left Bravo, doesn’t it? It’s a nice feeling – warm, familiar, safe, fabulous. We’ve had three consecutive episodes with both Princess Michael Kors AND Nina Garcia in simultaneous attendance, our designers actually have sewing skills and personalities, and Tim Gunn doesn’t look utterly terrified anymore because the producers have returned him to his natural habitat of New York City
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Project Runway: “At this point, I think we’re designing a gown for the vice president of McDonald’s. However, everyone needs a dress.”
This snappy, envelope style oversized wallet is new from Ted Baker, which continues to get the balance between feminine and fashion forward just about spot-on. The ‘Beryl’, which is also available in a summery orangeade shade with peach, has a wealth of handy compartments to keep your cards and other essentials neatly filed and visible, an enamel bow and an all-over perforated pattern on the front flap.
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‘Beryl’ punched hole travel wallet at Ted Baker
No prizes for guessing why some of these styles are appearing (or reappearing) in prominent positions in stores and online at the moment – but I’ve chosen these particular styles as I think they’d be fun to wear at any time of year.
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Bags of love for all year round romance
Nicole Lee Two Tone Ribbon Shoulder Bag Made of high quality synthetic leather Zippered/open interior pockets Zippered top closure Two carrying handles with center strap Silver toned hardware Exterior back pocket Product Dimensions: 14.5″ L x 5″ W x 14″ H 6.5″ Drop Handle Many people like to match their handbag to their shoes, and if you have two different shades of the same color in your bag, it makes matching them that much easier.
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Nicole Lee Two Tone Ribbon Shoulder Bag
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I am thrilled! Not only am I a sucker for a day devoted to telling those close to you that you love them, but also my anniversary is a week later. February really is a month filled with love. One of our favorite designers, Tory Burch , teamed up with renowned artist Leanne Shapton to design an exclusive collection of items for Valentine’s Day.
Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I am a fan of the day of romance, in spite of the overblown commercialism. A true romantic at heart I adore all things pink, girly, and sweet – but all in good taste of course.
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A Heart on Your Sleeve for Valentine’s Day
So, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that this episode finally wasn’t full of filler
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Real Housewives of Orange County: “When we all get together, we’re all fine because we’re all drinking.”
These brightly-coloured cobra-effect bags are brand new at Vivienne Westwood, where they’re a fun new addition to the existing clasp and frame family. This style is getting ever more popular, and the synthetic leather finish keeps the cost down compared with many other Westwood bags.
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Vivienne Westwood cobra bags
Balenciaga’s city bag series is becoming more and more popular among the rich and successful, and with new designs like this coming out, it’s easy to see why. The ultimate in neo-yuppie chic, these bags will get you organised even if you
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Dream Bag: Balenciaga giant city bag
Whoever this week’s mystery celebrity is has clearly gone for a ’second skin’ look with her wardrobe, accessories and shoes here. Perhaps she’s not too comfortable in her own? Those fingers certainly look like they could do with warming up and a bit of TLC…
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Whose bag? Givenchy crocodile clutch
Thomas Wilde is channelling Alexander McQueen just a little with this skull-adorned box clutch, but I think it’s seriously desirable in its own right. The plush suede is set off by huge, stylised silver skull plaque, while a weighty chain lets you carry it as a shoulder bag.
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Thomas Wilde suede skull clutch
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. Back in September when the first sighting of Alexa Chung with her namesake bag, the Mulberry Alexa , surfaced, Purse Forum members began discussing the similarity between it and the Proenza Schouler PS1 . It makes sense that they did, because there are definite similarities in the design
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Mulberry Alexa vs Proenza Schouler PS1
Genuine Leather Amelia Buckle Tote Another bag for the lover of buckles, our Genuine Leather Amelia Buckle Tote has one large buckle on the front that is flaunted on either side by two smaller leather pull tabs that are surrounded by the supple feel of the 100% genuine full-grain leather. The buckles are in a gold tone accent which matches perfectly with the black, brown, light brown and tan colors the tote is available in. The zipper top closure is accented by a small lock
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Genuine Leather Amelia Buckle Tote
Chances are you were forced to wear a satchel at some point in the past, while you longed to rock up at school toting the latest high street “it-bag”. Now those days are gone, we all seem to want to indulge in a spot of nostalgic masochism by adopting the sensible style all over again.
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Too Cool for School: satchels with style
Of the few shows that we’ve seen so far Givenchy Haute Couture felt the most like couture to me. As the line between a normal runway show and a couture show continues to blur and fewer brands present the highest of high fashion as time goes on and the customer base dwindles, I still thoroughly enjoy seeing a full-on, beads-and-feathers-and-funny-hats shindig. Thankfully, that’s exactly what Givenchy gave us
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Paris Haute Couture Week: Givenchy
Chances are you were forced to wear a satchel at some point in the past, while you longed to rock up at school toting the latest high street “it-bag”. Now those days are gone, we all seem to want to indulge in a spot of nostalgic masochism by adopting the sensible style all over again.
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To Cool for School: satchels with style
Sonia Rykiel’s never really done ’subtle’ so she must be relishing the chance to cash in on the trend for gigantic animal print and neon shades. These bold, colourful pieces from her ‘Sonia’ range will add a really cheerful and vibrant twist to your travelling clothes, and the oversized zips help keep everything tidy and smart – the ultimate in sport-luxe.
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Go wild for Sonia Rykiel’s giant leopard print