Monthly Archives: July 2010

Miu Miu Horn-strap Suede Tote

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Classic, elegant and utilitarian – this Miu Miu big reminds me slightly of the Prada Jacquard logo collection a few years bag. Although I managed to get my mom a beautiful deer-skin trimmed bag from that collection, I did not manage to get anything for myself, something I still regret from time to time now. Of course suede is not the perfect material in tropical weather in Singapore (especially given the fact that it has been pouring down way too much lately) but with dark color, it is still bearable. If you love it like I do, get it for GBP774 from net-a-porter.com.

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Ralph Lauren Stirrup Watch Collection

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Ralph Lauren is the most recent big fashion designer who ventured into the world of high-end watches. It is indeed not exactly a big surprise seeing how well Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Gucci and Ferragamo have been doing with their watch collections over the years. And so, Ralph dived in too.

My favorite thing about Ralph Lauren is his ability to inject the classic American touch into something new and it becomes an instant classic. The Stirrup collection is, IMO, the most distinct among the three collections Ralph launched in his premier. This is simply due to its equestrian equipment shape, something Ralph Lauren (the brand) has always been closely associated with.

Contrary to the stigma that watches from fashion designers are just nice packaging with cheap off-the-rack ETA movement inside, Ralph Lauren watches run on either Piaget or Jaeger-LeCoultre house movements so it is really something worth looking into. Prices start from USD8,800.

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Marc Jacobs Westside Duffle Bag

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The duffle is definitely one of the most, if not the most, loved shape of bags. There is no wonder why Louis Vuitton Speedy is such a good-seller and every house has its own iconic duffle bag design. Marc Jacobs might have been a little late into the game but boy… this is probably one of the best duffle bag designs I have seen over the past few years. The Westside duffle is still all about Marc Jacobs’ iconic details such as the quilted leather, padlock and interlocking chains on its handles. The price, IMO, is very good too at USD1,150. It is currently available for pre-oder at Neiman Marcus.

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Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2011 Man Bags

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There is a mythical creature in Marc Jacobs’ creation for Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2011 collection. The creature is half a dragon and half a horse. There are also plenty of bags to choose from from the  man collection itself, which makes me certain of two things – Louis Vuitton is recognizing the importance of man bags (and how well they are selling) and the importance of the Asian market (in particular China market) for the company’s future. I like the following three bags the most out of the lot. Why the creature? It just looks bad-ass. Why the green Damier? I am a sucker for green.

Images are courtesy of GQ.com

Salvatore Ferragamo Capra Flair Clutch

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Ferragamo bags might not be the hottest bags most of the time but their clutches are growing better and better and becoming a classic piece to own. The Capra is the newest addition to the Ferragamo clutch family. As its other siblings, it is simple, elegant, timeless with the iconic Gancini detail as the lock. The Capra is currently available at Neiman Marcus for USD695.

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David Villa Loves Louis Vuitton

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David Villa might not have reached the mega celebrity status like Beckham, Kaka or Ronaldo but I think he deserves some celebrity limelight on. Despite his relatively small frame, IMO, Villa always looks gorgeous and well groomed with good hair in place and facial hair at the right places. One thing I have noticed is that, he loves Louis Vuitton. Three occasions, three different Vuitton pieces. It is always nice to see a world-class football player wears or carries something classier than an Adidas. The most right picture is Villa carrying a Loewe bag, not a Vuitton, but I am digging his overall look.

The Little Lange 1 Moonphase

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Ladies mostly appreciate watches more from its aesthetic point-of-view but watches from A. Lange & Sohne were made to serve beyond that so one of the best watches you could get for that most important woman in your life (if money were never an issue) will be this gorgeous baby. The reason? It is a watch that a Queen might be caught wearing. Everything screams “Royal” about this watch; from its royally blue color, the diamonds, exotic stingray skin strap and blue mother of pearl dial to the “magical” details that make the hands move and provide the basic duty a watch is supposed to. This piece of art costs USD52,000 before discounts. I said if money were never an issue, didn’t I?

Image is courtesy of A. Lange & Sohne