October 9th, 2007

Update: Marc Jacobs + Richard Prince for Louis Vuitton Handbag Project
Pictured above: Naomi Campbell on the spring 2008 runway & MJ w/ his Sponge Bob Bag
A couple months ago we here at Bag Bliss informed you about the collaboration project between luxury French fashion house Louis Vuitton and artist / photographer Richard Prince, and now the photo’s of this collaboration are finally up for viewing.

Like the lively fresh pastel color variation? Marc-ey Marc’s inspiration: “I’m a fan of SpongeBob SquarePants—and for all I know, so is Rei Kawakubo, because that’s where our color came from!” – Marc Jacobs in an interview with Style.

Here are a few detailed pictures.. Tell me what you guys think…



So let me here it? What do you guys think of this new Marc Jacobs + Richard Prince for Louis Vuitton Handbag Project for spring ‘08? Any of you planning on getting on the waiting list for any of these new purses when the new year rolls around?

Personally, I’m craving the yellow oversized sparkle-framed clutch with the drawing on the front (2nd one pictured) and the lovely blue suede flap shoulder bag with the spray paint layered text technique (5th one pictured).

September 5, 2007

Totes for Teachers: Zac Posen & DHL Launch a New Bag
“I designed this bag to be fun, feminine, easily accessible and a little sporty. The bag’s vibrant red and yellow colors were inspired by the signature colors of my partner, DHL, a company that travels the world transporting so many valuable shipments. My hope is that fashionable and civic-minded ladies will carry the bag in acknowledgement of the very special teachers in their lives.” – Zac Posen

This is an interesting collaboration. DHL, the world’s leading global express delivery company, and Zac Posen, the New York-based fashion designer, have joined forces to raise money and awareness for TeachersCount, a national non-profit organization in the “Tote for Teachers” campaign.

The ZP-DHL Tote is made in Italian leather with DHL’s signature red and yellow colors. Each of these envelope-style totes will retail for $400 with 100% of the proceeds going to the non-profit organization. Yeah that’s right 100%! The bags also come with complimentary DHL ground delivery.

Teachers or supporters, get your bags at toteforteachers.org

July 23, 2007

Song Hye Kyo and the Celine “Miss Song� Limited Edition Bag
A couple days ago an event was thrown at a Haute Couture fashion show in Hong Kong in honor of the recent release of the Celine “Miss Song� bag named after South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo.

Celine’s artistic director, Ivana Omazic on the collaboration: “Having traveled extensively throughout Asia, I have found that Asian women have become more active and have obtained more freedom in modern society. Today, I am delighted to have worked closely with Song Hye Kyo for this new creation and to be a part of an innovative project that opens up our company onto the world. I sincerely believe this bag represents the new voice of Asian women.�

The bag, which looks quite similar to Celine’s Bittersweet purse is going to be produced in limited quantities and expected to hit store shelves in Asia when fall rolls around. The limited-edition “Miss Song Bag” retails for about $4000.

All money generated from selling the bags will be donated to Song Hye Kyo charity organizations.

May 8, 2007

Fergie Style: Mulberry for Giles Mace Keyring
Spotted: Stacy “Fergieâ€? Ferguson was spotted by the paparazzi yesterday on the streets of Hollywood while out-and-about stopping at all the hotspot boutiques with her purse that doubles as a punk-chic weapon – the medieval looking spiky Mulberry for Giles collaboration designer Mace keyring.

The ten piece accessory and handbag line collaboration between Mulberry and Giles took place a few months back and so far I haven’t really seen anyone sporting a purse or accessory from this collection, with the exception of the ferg.

March 14, 2007

Giles and Mulberry Collaboration Designer Handbags
Guess what’s finally available in store – The Giles and Mulberry Collaboration Designer Handbags!

The collaboration between Stuart Vevers the Design Director at Mulberry and fashion designer Giles Deacon to produce a ten piece chic-punk accessory and handbag line has made its debut and is now officially available at select Mulberry stores as well as on online at their Mulberry.com site.

At the Mulberry for Giles launch party that took place some time ago, there were dozens of Hollywood’s dazzling celebrities and socialites spotted carrying the highly favored Mulberry by Giles black patent Clutch.

Want to get your hands on this oversized studded favorite? Or any of the other newbies? Then contact Mulberry at +44 (0)20 7491 3900 to locate the nearest Mulberry boutique or just to request more information on these bags.

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Date Added: February 28, 2007

Goyard’s 10th anniversary limited edition bag for Colette
Happy Birthday Colette! In celebration of this milestone Colette is working in collaboration with a couple fashion-forward partners to create some awesome limited edition goodies that will be available when March rolls around. One of the items set to be released is a unique Colette decorated Bearbrick doll. The other (most noteworthy, imo) is the exclusive Goyard silver canvas bag monogrammed with the number “10″ in Colette’s signature blue.

Side Note: Colette will host a 10th-anniversary VIP / celebrity dinner in Paris on March 21 followed by a large party at ’70s-style disco club La Scala.

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Date Added: February 1, 2007

Stella McCartney Deal Targets Australia
More Stella McCartney News! A couple days ago here on e5 we learned of fashion designer Stella joining forces with LeSportsac to Design a series of Limited Edition Travel Goods, well now wwd is reporting that Stella has snatched up a deal to design a range of fashion items exclusively available for Aussie women (LUCKY!).

Stella McCartney for Target wool / cashmere Jacket
Here is the excerpt from wwd:
There’s no stopping the deals for Stella McCartney.

The designer, who last week inked an agreement to do a collection with LeSportsac, today will unveil another collaboration, with Target stores in Australia, which are not linked with the ones in the U.S.

The Stella McCartney for Target limited-edition, 42-piece collection will be launched in selected Target Australia stores on March 12, the beginning of the fall season Down Under. The one-off collection has been inspired by key items from McCartney’s yet-to-be-shown fall main line.

While the Target logo and shop design in Australia are similar to those of Target stores in the U.S., the Australian retailer has different owners from its American counterpart. A spokesman for the designer said there was no deal with Target in the U.S. in the works.

“I’m really excited by this collaboration, ” said McCartney. “I wanted the collection for Target to reinterpret all the ‘best ofs’ and ‘must-haves’ of Stella McCartney for winter, and make my designs more accessible to a wider audience in Australia.”

The collection includes jeans, trousers, tailored jackets, dresses, chunky knits, swing coats, blouses, T-shirts and camisoles in a range of colors and fabrics.

Larice Lewis, Target’s general manager of women’s apparel, said, “Stella McCartney for Target will offer our customers a beautiful range of winter essentials from one of the world?s leading designers, at an accessible price.”

The spokesman said prices would range from 39.99 Australian dollars, or $31, to 199.99 Australian dollars, or $155.

The Stella McCartney for Target collection will be showcased as part of Target Rocks Red Market at the 2007 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival on March 10 and will be rolled out to select Target stores two days later.

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Date Added: January 29, 2007

Awesome news, fashion designer Stella McCartney announced she will partner with LeSportsac, to design a series of limited edition lifestyle collections focusing on travel bags, luggage and baby accessories. Which is expected to hit store shelves Spring of next year. ( *wahoo* )

Hot off the press, today from wwd:

Stella McCartney is joining forces with LeSportsac to design a limited-edition accessories collection to be launched in spring 2008.

The collection will focus on multipurpose travel bags, luggage, baby accessories and totes for mothers with young children. The company plans to make an official announcement today.

The Stella McCartney for Le and shy; Sportsac collection will be sold in high-end department and specialty stores worldwide. It will also be sold at the three Stella McCartney boutiques – here and in New York and Los Angeles – and the five LeSportsac stores, and will be available online.

The collection initially will have 30 to 40 styles, and the average price of a bag will be $200 to $250. The deal with LeSportsac is for 18 months, and is renewable.

“LeSportsac has a strong history of making iconic nonleather goods, and this is a unique opportunity for Stella McCartney to address a new category of accessories for the busy woman of today,” said Marco Bizzarri, chief executive officer and president of Stella McCartney.

Bizzarri told WWD the new collaboration was a way for the brand to create a worldwide audience for Stella McCartney bags. “It will give her bags a wider appeal.”

McCartney has a nonleather accessories line, part of her ready-to-wear collection, that was launched for fall 2006. The LeSportsac deal is the latest in a string of partnerships the designer has formed to boost her brand’s profile as well as the bottom line.

Steve Jacaruso, chief operating officer and president of LeSportsac, said the brand wanted to “tap into Stella McCartney’s creative vision and take [Le and shy; Sportsac] to the next level of high-end design and style.”

He said the line would be innovative and versatile and the bags would appeal to a variety of women, whether or not they’re toting children around.

A Stella McCartney spokesman said the company would report its 2006 financial results in the late spring. Bizzarri said sales were exceeding expectations.

As reported, PPR, which through its Gucci Group subsidiary holds 50 percent of Stella McCartney and has majority stakes in Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and Sergio Rossi, said the brands were “well in advance” of reaching their breakeven targets in 2007.

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Date Added: October 25, 2006

Puma | 96 Hours Connect It by Neil Barrett | View!
Versatile, sporty, durable weekender that accommodates an on-the-go life style for today’s fashionable – we have a mid-day purse ( / man bag) deal.

The Puma 96 Hours ‘Connect It’ by Neil Barrett is designed of high-density water / stain resistant cotton / polyamide fabric with Italian full grain leather (with rubber feet) on the bottom for extra durability. Other accessories that come with this bag include a dust bag, and a small detachable zipper pouch for your washables.

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