DOLCE & GABBANA PHONE BAGS AW10-11

Practical glamour.

Dolce & Gabbana, Autumn/winter 2010-11

Dolce & Gabbana, Autumn/winter 2010-11

Dolce & Gabbana, Autumn/winter 2010-11

Dolce & Gabbana, Autumn/winter 2010-11

80S VINTAGE TAPESTRY BRIEFCASES

I have been at it again on etsy... and i got mildly obsessed with these highly 80s briefcases. I imagine when working women started hitting the pavement ala Melanie Griffiths... the bag designers out there had to come up with something equally as striking.


The designer had obviously just got back from a holiday in Egypt when this bag was being designed.


No, this one is not strictly a briefcase, and in fact, its not really 80s but a bit more on the 70s side... But i like it anyway.


I do actually love this solid briefcase. Its like some person has thought... what do you get if you mix a 'normal' mens briefcase with pretty flowery things that women like... i know... its a cross between aunt mildred's sofa and a standard work case.


This one above is a sort of american aztec meets bed linen design. It definitely provides some good clashing pattern to ensure full impact clash with any other elements of the outfit.


This one, i actually want for myself... but its a shame i don't really have any important business meetings to attend on a regular basis.

EXTREME HANDBAG BAGS

THESE ARE EQUISITE, thought-providing and beautifully made. Nothing else to be said.
Crafted Fashion collection by Williams British Handmade www.williams-handmade.com

TASTEFUL FAUX CHANEL

I LOVE THIS!!!
In fact, i am feeling a Chanel graffiti attack coming on right now. The democratisation of luxury? A fine comment on haute brands? either way. It rocks.

VINTAGE JEWELLERY CONTAINERS

I came across these vintage containers on etsy recently and love them. The colours, the shapes and the scratches all add a little je ne sais quoi.



The peachy pinks and salmons are so lush. I think maybe they are pocket watch boxes.

NOVELTY BAGS ARE TAKING OVER THE WORLD

Designers are finally starting to get a bit of a sense of humour. Leading the pack is Giles Deacon recently, treading along the pathway paved by the queen... Vivien Westwood.

Giles Aw 10/11

Giles Aw 10/11... gremlin anybody?

Westwood, Spring/summer 2010. Frogs combined with DIY plastic panels... hmmm, pushing out the boundaries of high fashion

I have posted this one before, its from Etsy

Watermelon inspired shopper by Peter Jensen Spring/summer 2010

John Rocha spring/summer 2010

Giles on the street. Who is this eccentric lady who has actually bought this bag and is using it on the streets of milan?

Fashion Fringe - Lidija and Dejan from London fashion week, spring/summer 2010

PORTER CARD CASES

Speaking of old-skool, i really love these luxury leather cases by Porter. The Japanese genius' truly understand the art of restraint. No hardware, minimal luxury details and a focus on materials is what these are all about. I particularly love the colour choices... the yellow one is the one i have my eye on.

PROENZA SCHOULER SATCHEL

This was my favourite bag of the moment about a week ago, its the luscious Proenza Schouler satchel. Its understated, classic and you can't go wrong with the colour. I'm not sure what my favourite bag is right this moment, I think its the humble canvas shopper which i have a new appreciation for.




I still love it though, i think i have convinced myself not to like it so much because i would never be able to afford it.

RE ENFORCED CANVAS SHOPPER

Its friday yay. I found this image on the sartorialist. I'm not sure exactly what is actually going on with the canvas shopper but it gave me the idea to stitch on re-enforced leather corners onto an old canvas bag. The combination of disposable and precious really appeals to me.


I might give this a go this weekend.

FENDI BAGS INSIDE OUT

These current Fendi bags are a design classic. This season sees them transform from the inside out. The subtle luxury of the brand is hidden on the inside of the bag, luscious leather and microscopic beading adorns the inside rather than the outside.

Of course we all know that the bags are carried 'open' letting it all hang out is a fashion must for all the ladies lucky enough to sport one of these. Who cares if you lose your blackberry, just buy a new one!





Hidden luxury is in, ostentation (is that a word?) is sort of sliding out.

Not necessarily a key trend in China but just wait, its taking off.