The Next "It" Bag?

It appears that this chic bag by 3.1 Phillip Lim, might just be this season's "it" bag. I recently read a couple of articles about it, one on style.com and the other, I believe, is encased among the pages of a September magazine issue....I've perused several in the last few days. In any case, it's absolutely fabulous! One picture, captured a woman carrying it with the sides unzipped, and it looks even better! I'm wondering if this design will overtake the tote by Celine which was so popular among the various fashionable sets....only time will tell!




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Mary Katrantzou (trend: digital print)

Thomas Maier (trend: sporty)

PHI (trend: military)

Phillip Lim (trend: leather)

John Galliano (trend: corsets)

Karl Lagerfeld (trend: pastels)

Giambattista Valli (trend: wild)

Ohne Titel (trend: scuba)

Louis Vuitton (trend: denim)

Karl Lagerfeld (trend: clogs)

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Okay, I have to admit it.....I love the clogs.

"Renaissance Woman"

Dress, $3025, belt, $295, Prada; shoes, price upon request, Giorgio Armani; gloves, $40, LaCrasia; tights, $16.90, Emilio Cavallini.

Top, $1815, pants, $2495, Chloé by Hannah MacGibbon; shoes, $665, Emporio Armani; belt, $895, Yves Saint Laurent; socks, $13, American Apparel.

Top, $1345, skirt, $1035, Stella McCartney; shoes, $540, Brian Atwood; tights, $49, Falke.

Dress, $4995, Dolce & Gabbana; shoes, $665, Emporio Armani; fishnets, $42, tights, $42, Wolford.

Top, $595, Emporio Armani; skirt, $670, Katy Rodriguez; shoes, price upon request, Christian Louboutin for 3.1 Phillip Lim; belt, $850, Yves Saint Laurent; thigh-highs, $8, We Love Colors.

Jacket, $4190, Dior; skirt, $495, Catherine Malandrino; leggings, $88, 6126 Collection.

Dress, $1550, shoes, $1195, necklace, price upon request, tights, $210, Chanel. On hair: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Spiral Style Curl-Defining Spray Gel.

Hey, I like that!

Tory Burch

Brian Reyes

3.1 Phillip Lim

Proenza Schouler

Gianfranco Ferre

Oscar de la Renta

Michael Kors

Nancy Gonzalez

Michael Kors

Yves St. Laurent

Diana Broussard

Jason Wu

Naeem Kahn

3.1 Phllip Lim: "Something for the Guys"

First things first: presentations are genius. No door hassle, no rushing, editors can gab, actually look at the clothes, talk to the designer, all while remaining composed and civilized. “It just depends on the mood you want to create,” said Lim, diplomatically, when I suggested this should become the industry standard.
As for his collection, sprawled over a Chelsea penthouse, it was a cinematic feast of forlorn boys taking a trip through the desert in rumpled Italian tailoring, like Death in Venice crossed with Casablanca (piano player included). “It’s also about Beatniks,” Lim added, attempting to explain the concept to a perplexed Japanese reporter, who kept repeating “beat-sticks.”
Ah, beautiful clothes and languorously beautiful boys—one in particular, possibly the most beautiful person I have ever seen (my date agreed). Another perk of presentations? Audience participation. One saucy model kept breaking character to flirt shamelessly with girls snapping photos of him. “How about I snap some of you? Or, maybe we can take some together?” he asked suggestively to one confused editor, who blushed and fumbled with her camera.

(Hint magazine)

Beautifully Jeweled Bib Necklaces

Nadia Lee for Adia Kibur $130

Harry L. Neufeld $198

Banana Republic $150

Phillip Lim $295

Candace Ang $300

M. Haskell $28

Megan Park $325

Rhinestone $32

Aldo $18

Roberta Freymann $185

"A Thing of Beauty"

Badgley Mischka watch

3.1 Phillip Lim

Christian Louboutin for 3.1 Phillip Lim

Manolo Blahnik for Carolina Herrera

L.A.M.B.

Whether beautifully embellished or perfectly articulated, a piece of clothing or an accessory speaks volumes with it's silent beauty. That "crowning" touch that is the perfect addition to completing a look.