Balenciaga Color-Block Ankle Boots:
I don’t like to admit the power of labels because usually it’s not really about the label. But I have to be candid: if these ankle boots weren’t Balenciaga, I probably would dismiss them right off the bat. Knowing they have come from the creative mind of Nicholas Ghesquiere and his cohorts gives them context. … Continue reading “Balenciaga Color-Block Ankle Boots:”
Lanvin For Me Two-Tone Leather Shoulder Bag: Maybe For You…
Here’s something you don’t see everyday: a totally utilitarian bag from Lanvin. And I’m not so sure that “100% functional” is a look I’m loving on the usually frisky, whimsical brand. If it’s a wholehearted workbag you need, this would be a step up from an old-fashioned briefcase, but as an everyday bag, I find … Continue reading “Lanvin For Me Two-Tone Leather Shoulder Bag: Maybe For You…”
Thomas Blakk The Box Squared Leather Clutch: Take the Edge On
It seems that bondage-inspired weaponry and it-bags are inextricably linked. I took issue with Christian Louboutin’s Artemis shoulder style, likely to puncture your throat whether you like it or not, and now Florence-based Thomas Blakk’s little rebel has caught my attention. He calls his designs, “technical, punk, and futuristic.” Check, check, and check. And cites … Continue reading “Thomas Blakk The Box Squared Leather Clutch: Take the Edge On”
Dolce & Gabbana Pointed Brocade Slingbacks: Old-Fashioned or In Fashion?
All right, so there’s nothing remotely “slob” about these seriously ladylike slingbacks. At least not in the traditional sense of the word. And that’s just my issue with these pretty little shoes: they are so traditional, they remind me of an elegant, pearl-clutching grandmother. Which isn’t exactly the look I’m going for. While my recent … Continue reading “Dolce & Gabbana Pointed Brocade Slingbacks: Old-Fashioned or In Fashion?”
Maison Martin Margiela Mesh and Perspex Boots: I Can See Clearly Now
Martin Margiela’s legacy of wacky otherworldliness continues, though there’s a fine line between eerily eccentric and just plain odd…and off-puttingly weird. A shoe made of see-through mesh with a Perspex heel – these are out there. But do you expect much less? If it were any other designer, we probably wouldn’t even give them the … Continue reading “Maison Martin Margiela Mesh and Perspex Boots: I Can See Clearly Now”
Kenzo Nylon Logo Bag: A Good Sport?
Lately, Tina and I both have rediscovered a newfound appreciation for revitalized Japanese brand Kenzo, which has been around since 1970. Spring 2012 is the first season designed by the ultra-cool duo behind Opening Ceremony, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, and the pair was all about high energy, funky patterns, and dynamic colors for their … Continue reading “Kenzo Nylon Logo Bag: A Good Sport?”