ast Saturday morning, Seventeen fashion intern Sara and Style Council girls Kara and Claire were sent on a special mission. On a freezing fall day in NYC, the girls headed over to the H&M store at Rockefeller Center to check out the much-anticipated launch of the Lanvin for H&M line.
What did they find when they got there at 7am? That loyal H&M customers who wanted to get a piece of Alber Elbaz's infamously luxe Lanvin line at affordable prices had been waiting overnight for the opening.
Sara, Kara and Claire got a chance to peek inside the stores before the shoppers and snapped shots of the detailed frocks- which earned them a couple glares from the people on line- eep!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Designer's Bag
Behind the Brand
Diego Della Valle is the name behind the Tod's Brand. This native Italian drew up the concept for Tod's' casual styles during the several visits to the United States he took as a youth. His father, Filippo Della Valle, had already founded a shoe factory in the 1970s and, beforehand, the family has been immersed in a small shoe business. It was apparent from the beginning that Diego's future would be found in footwear. Considering that weekend wear in Italy typically consisted of very upscale attire, Diego sought to introduce a sense of casual luxury into his culture.
The first successful Tod's item turned out to be the JP Tod's driving shoes that featured 133 pebbles along the soles. These shoes were an immediate hit amongst the Italian upper class. From this point on, Tod's began to expand its luxury merchandise to handbags, luggage and accessories, as well as shoes.
Like many high profile designers, the Tod's brand has been carried around and promoted by celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts, and Samuel L. Jackson. At this moment, Tod's is looking to expand into the status of a luxury clothing designer, and the company is showing excellent potential for such expansion.
Characteristics of Tod's Handbags
Tod's is a luxury brand. But unlike the wild and garish styles of fellow Italian designers such as Dolce & Gabbana and Fendi, Tod's takes more of a minimalist approach to fashion. Since the design philosophy carries an essence of upscale casual, embellishments are often subtle and bridled. At most, certain Tod's handbags will exhibit the severity of Prada.
Expect:
* High-quality Italian Leather
* Gold detailing
* Minimal Pockets
* Careful Styles
* Buckle Embellishments
Leather may be smooth or distressed, but Tod's handbags always feature superior quality materials that are accompanied by a hefty price tag. The price of Tod's handbags typically runs between 1200 to 1500 US dollars.
Tod's Styles
Tod's offers it all. Styles generally cover the usual range of:
* Satchels
* Shoppers
* Shoulder Bags
* Handbags
* Clutches
Tod's handbags also include two styles labeled the "Media" and the "Piccola" which offer a generous amount of space. The Piccola features a boxy frame, whereas the Media displays a shape almost similar to the Birkin bag.
Although Tod's does design a certain amount of clutches, these handbags may not be the best to consider for extremely upscale affairs. Once again, Tod's is a name defining casual luxury, so items worthy of a black tie event will not be found in the Tod's repertoire.
Diego Della Valle is the name behind the Tod's Brand. This native Italian drew up the concept for Tod's' casual styles during the several visits to the United States he took as a youth. His father, Filippo Della Valle, had already founded a shoe factory in the 1970s and, beforehand, the family has been immersed in a small shoe business. It was apparent from the beginning that Diego's future would be found in footwear. Considering that weekend wear in Italy typically consisted of very upscale attire, Diego sought to introduce a sense of casual luxury into his culture.
The first successful Tod's item turned out to be the JP Tod's driving shoes that featured 133 pebbles along the soles. These shoes were an immediate hit amongst the Italian upper class. From this point on, Tod's began to expand its luxury merchandise to handbags, luggage and accessories, as well as shoes.
Like many high profile designers, the Tod's brand has been carried around and promoted by celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts, and Samuel L. Jackson. At this moment, Tod's is looking to expand into the status of a luxury clothing designer, and the company is showing excellent potential for such expansion.
Characteristics of Tod's Handbags
Tod's is a luxury brand. But unlike the wild and garish styles of fellow Italian designers such as Dolce & Gabbana and Fendi, Tod's takes more of a minimalist approach to fashion. Since the design philosophy carries an essence of upscale casual, embellishments are often subtle and bridled. At most, certain Tod's handbags will exhibit the severity of Prada.
Expect:
* High-quality Italian Leather
* Gold detailing
* Minimal Pockets
* Careful Styles
* Buckle Embellishments
Leather may be smooth or distressed, but Tod's handbags always feature superior quality materials that are accompanied by a hefty price tag. The price of Tod's handbags typically runs between 1200 to 1500 US dollars.
Tod's Styles
Tod's offers it all. Styles generally cover the usual range of:
* Satchels
* Shoppers
* Shoulder Bags
* Handbags
* Clutches
Tod's handbags also include two styles labeled the "Media" and the "Piccola" which offer a generous amount of space. The Piccola features a boxy frame, whereas the Media displays a shape almost similar to the Birkin bag.
Although Tod's does design a certain amount of clutches, these handbags may not be the best to consider for extremely upscale affairs. Once again, Tod's is a name defining casual luxury, so items worthy of a black tie event will not be found in the Tod's repertoire.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Baby Dolls
DOLLS PRICE GUIDE: MODERN BARBIE DOLLS
BLONDE FASHION MODEL BARBIE in LUNCH at the CLUB
DOLL: Blonde Fashion Model #1 (aka "Lingerie" Barbie") in Lunch at the Club Outfit
SIZE: 11 1/2"
MARKS: Head: COPYRIGHT MATTEL INC. 1958. Outfit:: Barbie® Fashion Model™ Collection (tag)
DATE OF PRODUCTION: 2000
CHARACTERISTICS OF DOLL: Doll comes in a plain ecru box and wears a nostalgic-looking bra, panties, and stocking with garters set, plus white heels. Outfit includes blue suit, pink body suit, pink hat with navy netting, gray "fur" stole, flowers, black patent purse, black stockings, and spectator pumps.
PRICE: #1 Lingerie/Silkstone Blond Fashion Model Dolls $200 to $250 at online auctions.
OUTFIT: $60 TO $75 NRFB at online auctions such as eBay.
COMMENTS: Doll is one of the "Limited Edition" dolls for modern Barbies in 2000 "limited" to 35,000 worldwide. Outfit is similarly limited.
MARKET REPORT: This doll has increased significantly in value since 2000, since it ws the first doll in the very popular Silkstone / Lingerie Barbie series.
BLONDE FASHION MODEL BARBIE in LUNCH at the CLUB
DOLL: Blonde Fashion Model #1 (aka "Lingerie" Barbie") in Lunch at the Club Outfit
SIZE: 11 1/2"
MARKS: Head: COPYRIGHT MATTEL INC. 1958. Outfit:: Barbie® Fashion Model™ Collection (tag)
DATE OF PRODUCTION: 2000
CHARACTERISTICS OF DOLL: Doll comes in a plain ecru box and wears a nostalgic-looking bra, panties, and stocking with garters set, plus white heels. Outfit includes blue suit, pink body suit, pink hat with navy netting, gray "fur" stole, flowers, black patent purse, black stockings, and spectator pumps.
PRICE: #1 Lingerie/Silkstone Blond Fashion Model Dolls $200 to $250 at online auctions.
OUTFIT: $60 TO $75 NRFB at online auctions such as eBay.
COMMENTS: Doll is one of the "Limited Edition" dolls for modern Barbies in 2000 "limited" to 35,000 worldwide. Outfit is similarly limited.
MARKET REPORT: This doll has increased significantly in value since 2000, since it ws the first doll in the very popular Silkstone / Lingerie Barbie series.
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