Who better to launch a sporting collection than Maria Sharapova? I’m sure that’s what Cole Haan figured when they cast her as the star of their spring 2009 campaign.
The ads were shot in Malibu by Martyn Thompson, and extends the relationship between Cole Haan and Nike, the maker of their comfort shoe technology.
“The campaign marks the first time Cole Haan has collaborated with a Nike athlete to serve as the face of a new collection,” notes Cole Haan Chief Marketing Officer Michael Capiraso. “We are able to leverage her interest in fashion and sport, while connecting with our consumer in a new and unique way.”
For a pic of a Cole Haan/Nike sport shoe from the collection, keep reading.
The affects of Givenchy’s fall 08 chain dresses are still being felt, so you can find something like this Forever 21 chain trim tunic, $19.80, everywhere. It’s perfect for pairing with Goldsign’s super-stretchy Misfit slim leg jeans, $218. Thanks to 35% four-way stretch, the denim is likened to the feel of leggings. And what to wear with your dark wash skinny jeans but a tough-chic bootie. We chose Steve Madden’s Slasssh bootie, $199.95, even though we’re generally opposed to open-toed boots in winter. But, what better way to show off the new Chanel nail colors we’re all coveting? Top it all off with this Jimmy Choo Eva leather clutch, $1,170 to remind everyone you’ve got class.
This little Le Sportsac Kevyn bag would make a great makeup bag for only $25. All Le Sportsac bags are a great fabric for carrying around spillables, so I often look to them for the perfect cosmetics carrier. And I love the black rose print.
It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since Be&D released their first Garbo bag, but when your bags are on Gossip Girl and your name is used in pop culture parody, I guess it means you’re a regular on the scene.
For their 5th anniversary, the brand has updated their iconic Garbo, $1,390, as part of a capsule collection. The buckles have been removed and the bag is bedazzled with spiked studs, and whip stitched handles add extra detail.
Keep checking back for more of the Be&D spring 09 line!
Remember when the sak and Harper Collins were giving away summer reads in beach-ready bags? Well now they’re here to perk up your winter doldrums with another series of giveaways. Click here to enter to win the sak silverlate convertible satchel, $199, and three books – The Amazing Adventures of Diet Girl, The Secret Currency of Love, and Shop Smart, Save More. This contest ends February 18 but there will be a new one in March too!
For more book news, check out Trashionista and for tons of handbags click over to TheBagLady.
You might still be reeling from the visual of a nude Karl Lagerfeld (even if it was just an illustration), but at least you will hopefully be a bit more prepared for the sight of Mr Marc Jacobs casually sprawled on a pink furry throw exposing more than just the newest ‘It’ bag – check out them tan lines!
The photo spread is set to appear in the January issue of Harper’s Bazaar, to coincide with the release of the revisited Stephen Sprouse graffiti designs for Louis Vuitton. You can read more about the limited edition collection over at our accessories sister site The Bag Lady.
Kate Moss is no longer a solo flyer for Longchamp. Last season she was thrown together with the very handsome Gaspard Ulliel, and now she has been joined by Sasha Pivovarova for the brand’s spring/summer ’09 campaign. Colourfully captured by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, the duo appear to mirror each other with matching blonde choppy hair, sharp cheekbones, and perfect pouts. You’d hardly guess there was an 11-year gap in their ages, would you?
Last week we showed you 10 gifts under $100 (and 20 under $200 the week before that!) but now it’s time for our biggest and cheapest gift list yet. Check out the first ten items in our 50 under $50 roundup. Done your shopping? This doubles as a wish list for post-Christmas sales.
We wrapped up $20 gifts under $200 and are on to the $50-$100 price range. The first thing we looked for? A fab coat for gifting to your favorite girl. We like this Gap plaid belted coat, on sale for $94.99, because the plaid can be a little holiday, a little preppy or a little indie depending on the giftee’s style. It’s a little something different for the girl who usually sticks to pea coats.
This will be our last entry in the top 20 gifts under $200 before we start on 10 under $100, so if you spent a little too much on Black Friday don’t worry we’ve got you covered. The gift lists get cheaper as we go.
This fawn-colored clutch at number 16 makes an excellent unexpected neutral and looks so soft! A detachable wristlet and studs make the Stuart Weitzman Flex Bownight wristlet, on sale for $175.99, extra stylish.
We’re always on the lookout for stylish bags to take to work. To us, this means it has to hold a notebook and camera.
A little more special than the average leather tote, Tod’s Took Shopping Media bag, $1,750, has the style we look for in such a bag. Zippers and pockets look modern in new proportions on this slim
Our only question mark is the shoulder straps. No dimensions are given and we’re wondering if they’d slip over bulky winter coats or not. Or is it cute enough not to care? You decide.
In “my boyfriend owns the label” news, Jessica Biel is apparently going to design handbags for a limited edition line for William Rast.
They’ll probably sell just from being associated with Justin Timberlake. But it’s an odd move considering Biel isn’t exactly at the height of her hot girl fame, and has never been very fashionable.
Apparently she has already started sketching designs for a limited edition collection. Star magazine says an insider claims “Jessica is casual when it comes to clothes, but she loves bags.”
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