Fashion: Accessories
Embraced: Bliss Lau Fall 2011
Monday, September 5th, 2011
Leaving her handbag collection far behind, Bliss Lau has turned her namesake brand into a unique and modern jewelry line. Bliss Lau seeks to “reshape and enhance the most beautiful and forgotten parts of the body”,with pieces that are created ...
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Piers Atkinson Fall 2011
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
Looking at his professional biography, it seems British artist, milliner, illustrator, costume designer, fashion editor, party organizer and project manager Piers Atkinson has worn nearly as many hats as he’s made. Drawing constant inspiration from his mother--theatrical milliner, Hilary Elliott--Atkinson ...
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Choke Holders
Monday, August 8th, 2011
There’s something about a crisp collar that oozes sophistication and class. Although a lot of classic white collars appeared in the Resort 2012 collections, the true standouts proved to be those that came studded or in shades of neon. Thanks ...
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Maison Michel Fall 2011
Saturday, July 30th, 2011
What do a Russian top-model, an English musician and a French actress have in common? A huge crush on Maison Michel`s hats and haute couture headwear, if the line's latest lookbook is any indication. Once again, this French millinery blew ...
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Unearthen
Monday, July 25th, 2011
With its unique new Resort collection, heavy in sparking crystals, jewelry line Unearthen channels New Age philosophy. Shot amongst coral reef, the corresponding lookbook displays Unearthen's combination of traditional jewelry materials--like gold and gemstones--with more unorthodox designs, like twisted metals, ...
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Lacoste x Zaha Hadid Shoe Collection
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Lacoste and Zaha Hadid have collaborated to create a stunningly space-age shoe mini-collection. This collaboration paired the celebrated garment expertise of Lacoste with the futurist architectural style of Zaha Hadid. The shoes first came into being following the creation of ...
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Contra Mundum: Daphne Guinness x Shaun Leane
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
“Contra Mundum”, or “Against the World”, is the title selected by Daphne Guinness and Shaun Leane for their collaborative accessory design--a pair of magical, gemmed gloves. SHOWstudio called the piece "haute joaillerie", and that it is. It is a custom-fit ...
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Vlieger & Vandam
Monday, July 11th, 2011
Looking like a badass has never been easier--thanks to Vlieger & Vandam's current collection of bags, a large part of which feature three-dimensional guns and knifes embossed onto their designs. Appearing in various sizes and colors (including gorgeous royal -blue, ...
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Bijules’ Bone Headdress
Friday, June 24th, 2011
Back in 2010, Bijules--a New York-based jewelry company--teamed up with photographer Ruvan Wijesooria for a breathtakingly-eerie Fashion Week presentation. Having just recently stumbled upon the images, I find its use of tiny avian bones in its accessories as fresh as ...
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Eleven Objects Fall 2011
Monday, June 13th, 2011
Neck decor used to consist strictly of scarves, necklaces and maybe the occasional tie, but--thanks to the launch of Eleven Objects, a new possibility has been introduced to accessories junkies. Linh Thi Do, formerly of TSE and Alexander Wang, and ...
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Faliero Sarti Scarves
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
I can remember my first Faliero Sarti purchase fondly: a deep-charcoal wool-and-cashmere piece--soft, with light fringe--that was sought-after and found at the amazing Linda Dresner Boutique in Birmingham, Michigan. Needless to say, stalking the FedEx website for updates became a ...
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The FORMS of Anastaysia Komarova
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Art and fashion collide in Russian designer Anastaysia Komarova's new line of leather accessories. She utilizes her background in architecture to create designs that emphasize unique shapes and textures. Although devoted to fashion, Komarova pays homage to her architectural roots ...
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Dafne Balatsos Stud-Ball Bag
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
A fierce accessory worthy of any fashion warrior, Dafne Balatsos' The Stud-Ball Bag--nicknamed "the exploding bomb" handbag by many bloggers--recently caught my attention, and inspired the style mood I am currently thriving in. Designer Dafne Balatsos is a Bay Area native, ...
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CMYK Headdress Collection by Biskup
Friday, May 27th, 2011
For a person with a truly daring sense of fashion, Biskup presents a collection of avant-garde headdresses. Inspired by Czarist Russia, each piece is handmade in the designer’s studio--and is crafted of the highest quality materials, including jute rope and ...
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United Nude Stealth Bag
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
With its newest additions, United Nude once again shows off its three best qualities: innovation, sexiness and knack for architectural design. The brand’s new "Stealth Bag" is inspired by the sharp lines and structure of the Stealth F-117 fighter plane. ...
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Liberty of London Weston Scarves
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
The London institution Liberty of London has struck neckwear gold with its newest collection--by prizewinning architect and landscape designer, Richard Weston. These colorful pieces caught my eye in Liberty’s weekly newsletter, which barely mentioned the amazing background story behind them. As ...
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A-Morir Eyewear by Kerin Rose
Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Kerin Rose’s celebrity clientele reads like a “who’s who” of free-thinking fashion icons; Grace Jones, Rihanna and Lady Gaga are just a few of the big names who have sported A-Morir Eyewear by Kerin Rose. Based on the immaculate collection ...
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Shoe of the Day: Ginger & Smart Spring 2011 Wedge
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
The latest by Sydney-based designers Alexandra and Genevieve Smart, the Ginger & Smart Spring 2011 collection debuted days before RAFW—and was arguably the perfect opener to a week expected to be defined by great innovation. Easy, architectural silhouettes defined a ...
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Shoe of the Day: Mary Katrantzou x Christian Louboutin Fall 2011
Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Debuting mid a season in which afghan dresses have been among the most-hyped pieces and wallpaper prints are already being hailed a main idea (seen at Suno, Karen Walker, Edun, Philosophy,…), Mary Katrantzou should have felt right at home; pun, ...
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Shoe of the Day: Mark Fast Fall 2011 Boot
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Consisting strictly of three colors (black, red and tan), the monochromatic looks that composed the Mark Fast Fall 2011 collection were made from such textured fabrics as suede, fur and leather; the shoes that anchored each outfit were also single-toned, ...
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