Category Archives: Nina Ricci

Nina Ricci Liane Satchel

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I think Peter Copping is doing a good job turning the fate of the dear Parisian house around. It is still left to be seen whether he could sustain his momentum and reach the success like Phoebe Philo’s in Celine but coming from Vuitton, one thing that Copping learned is never to underestimate the power of an IT bag to a brand’s revival (read Celine, YSL and Balenciaga for reference). The Nina Ricci Liane satchel has the potential to be a great IT bag and it stays true to the image of the house. I just wish the marketing and PR folks in Nina Ricci had worked a little harder to make sure the bags are seen more in the hands of the people that matter.  I have seen the bag in many different versions but this one in full python has got to be the best so far. Pre-order from Neiman Marcus for USD3,750.

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Nina Ricci Large Leather Clutch

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An oversized clutch is a perfect accessory for an evening event if you want to make a statement but at 19″ long and 16″ tall, I am not sure everyone could pull this clutch off. It is still a beautiful understated and potentially a classic piece from Nina Ricci. Available at Barneys down from USD1,1,25 to USD454.93, making this clutch such a steal!

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Nina Ricci Bag Collection On On Pedder

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We featured a bag from Olivier Theysken’s last collection for Nina Ricci carried by Uma Thurman last month and since then I have been on pursuit of more bags from the house. On Pedder brings in the immaculate bag collection that, in my opinion, should make the house re-deliberate on their decision of letting Theysken go. The bags, as far as what I am seeing here, are AWESOME!!! Theysken must be a romantic person as his works are definitely so. Stay tune for more features on Nina Ricci.

Update: The Nina Ricci Bag collection on On Pedder is highly exclusive with only one piece per design. Price starts from SGD3,500 to SGD6,900.

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Uma Thurman with Nina Ricci Bag

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Just when i was wondering, “where is Uma Thurman now that Madonna is the face of Louis Vuitton like she used to be a couple of years ago?”, here she is looking more stunning than i remember. Hanging across her body is what i categorize as one of those collectible pieces in fashion history. Uma’s bag is from Olivier Theysken’s last collection for Nina Ricci and is the only bag he had designed during his 2-year tenure with the house. Despite being one of the most critically acclaimed young designers today (plus endorsed by Anna Wintour herself), Theysken has failed to commercially revive Nina Ricci to what Nicolas Ghesquiere has done with Balenciaga.

For what it’s worth, Theysken is a brilliant designer. The only problem with him, and i think many will agree with me on this, is his lack of commercial sense and his underestimating the importance of accessories like bags (especially bags) in a collection to drive a brand to a critical mass success. After Rochas and Nina Ricci, i hope he is bringing the lesson to wherever he is going next. Nina Ricci is one of several brands i grew up admiring so i also hope Peter Copping (ex Vuitton) could revive the house to its glory state. Back to the bag: I like this bag for its romantic design which is very much within the essence of Theysken’s Nina Ricci. I also like the fact that Uma is making the bag part of such a casual yet classy outfit. Barneys is carrying the Pony version of this bag and selling at USD2,800.

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