Versace. It’s a name associated as much with the Italian label as with the decadent parties once thrown by its founder Gianni Versace. The baroque designer from the 80s often rubbed elbows with notables from the entertainment world. Actors, singers, models… Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Elizabeth Hurley are all names that graced his address...
A mythic silhouette, iconic frills. The 24 hours bag by Gérard Darel has been THE Parisian bag par excellence since 2003. To celebrate its 10th birthday, the brand is honoring its emblematic accessory by releasing two new styles with brand new colors and details. Able to be taken anywhere and available in multiple colors, the 24 hours sports a simple...
A simple pannier made of braided leather. A sober and measured silhouette making for a lyrical and prestigious breakaway. This is the concept of elegance according to Tomas Maeir, creative director for Bottega Veneta since 2001. “It’s invisible, impalpable, difficult to define”, he explains. “It is or it isn’t. It’s like charm”. Inspired by artist...
From the girl next door to the rich and famous, Billy has been seen with different women all around the world. The mastermind behind the Billy bag is Parisian designer, Jérôme Dreyfuss. Jérôme is known for his wildly beloved accessory line, of which the most popular of all is the renowned Billy bag. The inspiration for...
Olympia le Tan is riding on a trend and launching a Great Gatsby clutch to add to her renowned “You can’t judge a book by its cover” collection, launched in 2009. At the crossroads of fashion and literature, you’ll find Olympia le Tan’s singular clutches. Her starting material? The covers of the original editions...
On April 2013, Fendi presented a world exclusive in the leather goods section of Paris department store Le Bon Marché: a mini version of its iconic bag. Recognizable for its rigid silhouette and retro Doctor bag allure, the Peekaboo is one of many “it-bags” created by Silvia Venturini Fendi, granddaughter of Adele and Edoardo Fendi,...
Happy are those who travel. Just ask the passengers of the Vuitton Express! July 19, 2011, the Louis Vuitton Express train pulled in to Shanghai after a long trek that had started in Paris several months earlier. This trip is all too reminiscent of the Great Peking to Paris Expedition, undertaken on foot through the...
The new Miss Dior ad campaign has just been released. Present and accounted for is the new face of the Miss Dior bag for 2012: Mila Kunis. Pulling the strings behind the scenes are photographer Mario Sorrenti and Carine Roitfield, ex editor-in-chief of Vogue France, for the styling. A few shots in, you’ll find Mila...
Hauling around your gear in style: mission impossible? Not if you opt for a messenger bag, the most “in” bag right now! An unavoidable signature look for chic city-dwellers, the messenger bag has been spotted on anyone who’s anyone, from Claudia Schiffer to super fashionista Alexa Chung. Before being a hyped up accessory, the messenger...
At Louis Vuitton, one seeks emotion. Marc Jacobs signs for next winter with the silhouettes from the 20s. On the arms of these night birds, the Speedy bowling bag surrounds itself with a retro style and fine decadence. If the dimension is preserved, the bag is wrapped in a new dress: made of goose feathers,...
