Posts Tagged ‘gucci’
Accessories, Designer Fashions, Handbags, High End Department Stores, Yay or Nay
By Andrea Thatcher on January 16th, 2008
When we were perusing the new spring/summer Gucci arrivals at Saks Fifth Avenue, we really liked this Gucci Joy Boston bag in the thumbnail and so clicked on it. But when we got up close, we weren’t so sure. Is the floral embroidery that looks more like applique in some parts, too much or just enough? Or does the basic black and white palette make up for it? If you had the $1,950 lying around, would you buy this bag, yay or nay?
Tags: gucci, Gucci handbag, Gucci Joy Boston Bag, handbag, Saks Fifth Avenue, spring handbags
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Celebrity Style, dresses, Red Carpet
By Andrea Thatcher on January 7th, 2008
Brittany Snow walked the red carpet at the 2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala this weekend in support of her film Hairspray, the sing-along version of which is being presented at the festival. Luckily she was dressed a lot chicer than her character in the film. We love her sleek style in a strapless, below-the-knee dress. The dress’s sparkling modern embellishment really makes the look.
To see Drew Barrymore’s Gucci number at the gala, and to vote on who wore it better – her or Natasha Poly – click over to Catwalk Queen.
Tags: Brittany Snow, Drew Barrymore, gucci, Hairspray, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival 2008, Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, Red Carpet, strapless dress
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Accessories, Celebrity Style, Fashion News
By Andrea Thatcher on December 19th, 2007
When Gucci hosts their upcoming fundraiser on Feb. 6, it may celebrate their largest flagship opening on Fifth Avenue in New York City, but it will take place in international territory. Gucci’s “A Night to Benefit Raising Malawi and UNICEF” will happen in a structure made just for the event on the north lawn of the United Nations. For the longggg list of celebrities expected to show up, perform, and emcee keep reading.
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Tags: gucci, Gucci benefit, Madonna, UNICEF fundraiser, United Nations
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Fashion News Roundup
By Andrea Thatcher on November 29th, 2007
Catwalk Queen tells us that Madonna has teamed up with Gucci to host a fund raising event on February 6th to raise money for Malawi orphans with funds going to UNICEF and Raising Malawi, a charity that Madonna co-founded last year. They also noted that Tommy Hilfiger has created a series of 1,000 limited-edition bags to retail at £140 in stores across Europe and at Tommy.com with 50% of proceeds donated directly to the Breast Health Institute.
Shoewawa reviews LK Bennett‘s colorful new spring shoe collection that mixes satin, patent and print fabulously.
The Bag Lady dishes on the hot new Web site, VisaURLife that each week features a different celeb sharing the secrets of their ‘little black book’ of fave Web sites–celebrities include Jade Jagger, Daryl Hannah, and Cat Deeley.
Get your fashion questions answered on fabsugar.comby Nina Garcia, author of Nina Garcia’s Little Black Book of Style–just leave a comment and Nina will answer as many as she can!
Tags: Cat Deeley, Daryl Hannah, gucci, Jade Jagger, LK Bennett, Madonna, Nina Garcia, Shiny Media, Shiny Style, Tommy Hilfigger
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Fashion News, Handbags, Retail News
By Andrea Thatcher on November 8th, 2007
The annual ranking of handbag brands has been released by WWD today with some surprises. First off, Coach nabs the top spot as the brand luxury consumers are most familiar with, above Louis Vuitton by no small margin. 76% of consumers recognize a Coach bag as compared to 63% who recognize the venerable LV. But just as surprising are the vast differences among the “it” bags which are driving other competitors in the sector. Gucci came in number three and credits the Indy Bag, left, for sales growth. This bag is very traditional and less high-fashion with its logo print, despite a high price tag of $2,350. On the other hand, eighth-ranked Fendi is relying on its rather out-there To You bag, $1,300, which is very interesting but may not appeal to mass consumers.
[Source: WWD]
Tags: Coach, fendi, Fendi To You bag, gucci, Gucci Indy Bag, Handbags, Louis Vuitton, luxury report, purses, WWD
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Fashion News, Models, New Fashions, New York Fashion Week - Gossip
By Andrea Thatcher on October 9th, 2007
Now that all the major Fashion Weeks–from New York to London to Milan to Paris–are over, we’ve gone through every collection and chosen the ten designers we like best for spring ’08. There were so many gorgeous collections, but we were looking for fabulous pop-out prints and designs that were really awe-inspiring. Overall, I loved how most of the collections were beautiful, but very wearable at the same time. Continue over to the jump to see our Top 10 Fashion Week Designer picks.
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Tags: Anna Sui, betsey johnson, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, fendi, Giles, gucci, John Galliano, Jonathan Saunders, London fashion week, Milan Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Top 10 spring 2008 designers, valentino
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News, Footwear, How to Wear, New Fashions
By Andrea Thatcher on October 9th, 2007
The season’s wedges and pumps don’t need to limit you to thick heels for special occasions, and sometimes you can even forego the stilettos in favor of a little more comfort. If you’ve got a long night of parties and mingling ahead, some extra support in the shoe department is a top priority. Platform sandals get a makeover right in time for the holidays with the Gucci High Heel Kelly platform sandal ($675). Covered completely in black suede, this one features a demure gold trim and with an extra large bow-style knot on the front; consider it a miniature present for those pampered feet! Wrapping up nice and chic at the ankles, it’s perfect for pairing with a holiday minidress, cropped satin pants, or an A-line skirt to show your (very sculpted, surely) gams.
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Tags: gucci, holiday footwear, platform sandals
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Fashion News
By Elaine LaPersonerie on September 24th, 2007
Good news for YSL lovers! Despite rumors that Italian-born designer Stefano Pilati was considering leaving Yves Saint Laurent parent Gucci Group for another label (possibly Valentino), it has been confirmed through a new multi-year contract that he will remain as creative director. Stefano Pilati will oversee the brand and be in charge of all product categories.
(image: Getty)
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Tags: gucci, stefano pilati, YSL, yves saint laurent
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Accessories, Designer Fashions, Handbags
By Andrea Thatcher on September 11th, 2007
This Gucci Indy Python Top Handle bag has lots of room to hold all of your essentials for pal-ing around town with the girls. It has easy access with a roomy top and elegant tassle; perfect for sneaking out your lip gloss for a last-minute touch up. With its fun, fab, metallic rattlesnake exterior with gun metal leather trim, this Indy bag is the perfect size to tote around your wallet, keys, trashy magazines, and cell phone in snake-skin style. Find it for $3,990.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Tags: gucci, handbag, indy, python
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News
By Elaine LaPersonerie on September 10th, 2007
Valentino has annouced his successor: the former head of women’s wear at Gucci, Alessandra Facchinetti. According to WWD, Stefano Sassi, CEO of Valentino Fashion Group, said, “We believe that we have chosen a design team able to give strong creative content and that Alessandra Facchinetti is the designer who can interpret and continue the legacy of Valentino’s core values at their best,” . Alessandra will present her first collection for the group in March. “I am honored to be part of this new project,” she said. “Mr. Valentino has always been a point of reference for me, an icon for his sense of style and elegance. My admiration and respect for him is endless. I will dedicate myself to this new project with great passion and enthusiasm, treasuring everything that has been done this far, and will be ready to present my first collection in March ’08.”
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Tags: Alessandra Facchinetti, gucci, valentino
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News, Handbags, New Fashions
By Andrea Thatcher on August 31st, 2007
This Gucci Britt Tote in black dialux fabric with patent leather trim is the perfect way to wear sleek black patent–the hottest trend of the season. The retro double-G logo is a great way to rock the signature red and green colors. Pair it with some matching Gucci sunglasses and you are ready for a day of shopping around town or lunch with friends. It’s an easy way to go from day to evening as you can dress patent up or down. It goes with everything. It’s conservative enough to wear to the office or out to a swanky restaurant for dinner. This is the must-have Gucci bag this fall, even if it is $1,150.
Tags: bag, britt, gucci, hobo, patent, pocketbook, purse, tote, vinyl
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News, Footwear, New Fashions
By Andrea Thatcher on August 28th, 2007
With fall’s sleeker, more grown-up looks, designers like Fendi and Gucci strapped platform oxford heels on their models’ feet to go with the more classical look of their collections. The pair above from Fendi is studded, sky-high, and ultra-expensive. Instead, try the Rosanne pair from Bakersshoes.com, below, for only US$79.95.
Tags: Bakers Shoes, Bakersshoes.com, fall 2007, fendi, gucci, oxford, Platform heel
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