Archive for December, 2005

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: December 12, 2005
Versace | Canvas Basket Tote
For those of you who are ready for the transition from winter to spring, here is the bag for you. I for one am excited for the transition. No more dark wintery somber colors, but now in with the spring lively fresh hues. This line is perfect for those of you who don’t like the over the top bright color pallets. This Versace Canvas Basket is one of the newly released lines from the Resort collection. Simple design plays a key roll for this Resort line, with its wonderful canvas material trimmed with traditional natural cowhide it’s sure to make it to being one of the most sought after spring bag from the Versace collection. The appealing exterior is finished off with rope straps and features an open mouth top that reveals a lavish, lime-green satin interior.

Anyone who has ever owned, or does own a bag that has a cowhide base, then you will be ecstatic to hear that this bag comes with four protective metal feet, to prevent scuffs and dirt marks. For me at least, that is one characteristic I look for when purchasing a bag that comes with a cowhide base. Each bag from this line, and like most other Versace bag, is adorned with the traditional Lucite and metal medusa medallion that dangles on a rope with golden beads on bag front. A few of the bags from this line come with detachable small purse in the orchid-and-shell print canvas for the ultimate in resort glamour. See the picture below to get an idea of the print.

Versace Designer Handbags at eLUXURY.com At this moment in time, examples of what these bags are available in are listed below
Two-In-One Bag (12″ (at top) x 10.75″ x 9″)
Tote (17.5″ (at top) x 13″ x 4.5″)

December 2, 2005

Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney was born in London in 1971 to Beatle Paul McCartney and photographer wife, Linda. She graduated from St Martin’s in 1995 and her final year collection had the rare accolade of being bought by influential stores such as Browns, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. She launched her own line immediately on leaving college.

Her style of combining sharp tailoring with humour and sexy femininity was immediately apparent in her first collection. In 1997, after only two collections, she became the creative director of the house of Chloe in Paris. Chloe’s commercial success was stratospheric since her arrival and her collections and advertising campaigns for the house of Chloe were universally praised by both buyers and press.

Stella McCartney was awarded the VH1 / Vogue Fashion and Music 2000 Designer of the Year award.

In April of 2001 Stella McCartney resigned from Chloe and launched her own fashion house under her name in partnership with Gucci Group.

In October 2001 Stella McCartney showed her Spring/Summer 2002 Collection in Paris. Following the collection, Stella McCartney announced the launch of a perfume in 2003.

January 2002 Stella McCartney and Gary hume presented a collaboration of handmade t shirts and dresses at the Thaddeus Ropac Gallery in Paris. A silent auction was held on the night and the proceeds donated to RAWA.
source: www.infomat.com

December 2, 2005

Dooney & Bourke
Dooney & Bourke has over a quarter century of experience combining superior materials and fine craftsmanship with traditional designs to create enduring, functional fine leather goods.

Founded in 1975 by H. Peter Dooney and Frederick Bourke, Dooney & Bourke took off with the development of All-Weather Leather-fine calfskin naturally processed to make it virtually indestructible. With hand stitching and solid brass hardware, handbags from this revolutionary leather look good and wear well. This early fusion of durability, functionality, and classic style has become the Dooney & Bourke hallmark.

In the past years Dooney & Bourke has introduced a whole host of collections inspired by new, innovative materials: from the water-proof rubber bottom of the Parasole line, specialty dyed French and Italian leathers, to the ecologically sound Bayou collection of alligator and ostrich print calfskin. Dooney & Bourke’s wide range of handbag designs includes everything from backpacks and stylish totes to lady-like small flap bags.

Each Dooney & Bourke product, from the pod backpack to the classic hobo, is united by a commitment to high function, good looks, and durability. Dooney & Bourke leather goods improve with time and wear to become a distinctive expression of their owner’s unique style.
source: www.dooney.com