French designer Baptiste Viry has released the look book for this Fall 09 collection and we love it!
Known for his design prowess, waistcoats and accessories, the new collection is nothing short of spectacular. The women’s waistcoats differ from your normal waistcoat, with each structured with a strong geometric influence, combining the colours navy and tan with plaid accents on most of the pieces. The detailing on each piece is vastly different including gold buttons, buckles, fasteners and pockets.
Gold and leather make up the Fall 09 accessories collection, with buckles again taking centre stage in most pieces. A charming leather strap necklace adorned with a bow tie fastened to the middle of the piece was the first thing I noticed - I predict it may be one of the best sellers of the collection. Necklaces, cuffs and bracelets reminiscent of leather belts are my favourites of the collection, with a necklace made of a gold chain and leather strap combo quickly winning first place in my heart.
Keep your eye on the Baptiste Viry website for more information on when this collection hits the stores.
'Kristina' handbag by Lena Bergström, Made with Orrefors, 2009
Award-winning Swedish designer Lena Bergström (known for her glass and textile design work) has created a limited (read: only 5 in each edition!) collection of handbags made with stainless steel and yes, solid crystal. Bling! Designboom, a design addict’s paradise, featured the bags in their latest daily coverage post, and we are loving the accessories-as-art-piece idea that Bergström is engaging. To coincide with this, the bags were on display at Vessel Gallery in London. Bergström has had work in multiple solo exhibitions worldwide as well. In keeping with Bergström’s signature style, the bags utilize clean lines and create a minimalist yet striking aesthetic, most notably in the “Siv” model. Mmm hmm, these crystal clutches are super hot!
'Siv' handbag by Lena Bergström, Made with Orrefors, 2009
'Gunilla' handbag by Lena Bergström, Made with Orrefors, 2009
'Lena' handbag by Lena Bergström, Made with Orrefors, 2009
I wouldn’t have thought it possible, but Cubannie Links pieces just got hotter with the first drop of Spring/Summer 09 pieces. Look familiar? You bet! The new collection features hotted-up versions of existing pieces as we welcome the return of favourites like the Tri-Ring earring, Hoops, Tupac Rosary and the bold Coco Knockers
For the look book, CL head honcho (and M.I.S.S. Woman Making History Annie Basulto) took it back to her roots – the vibrant Wynwood Art District, north of Downtown Miami. Home to museums, galleries, studios, and art fairs, the colourful streets played the perfect backdrop to the collection.
Annie always brings us the goods, and this collection is further proof this lady is taking over! But don’t spend all your hard-earned dollars just yet - this is only Part 1 of the SS09 drop. Keep your eyes peeled for the next installment in the coming weeks.
It seems like every other day now tech companies are releasing their popular goods in vibrant spring colors, and iLuv is no exception. The portable electronics accessory specialists have just released their iSP100 Ultra Portable Stereo Speaker System in striking pink and purple to go along with the already available black and silver colorways. Perfect for those times when headphones just won’t do because you need to kick out the jams as loud as possible, the iSP100 features iLuv’s jAura Acoustic Speaker Technology with 720° surround sound accoustic chambers that help coax improved sound quality from smaller drivers. It’s all powered by three AAA batteries, and is compatable with all versions of the iPod, iPhone, or any other MP3 player on the market (sometimes I cheat on my iPod Nano with my Creative Zen Vision: M). You can pick up your iSP100 Ultra Portable Stereo Speaker System for around $35.
Most Bluetooth headsets do a great job of making you look like a low-rent, wannabe, Secret Service agent, but they aren’t exactly fashionable. What if a headset could look more like a fashion accessory for the tech-savvy ladies out there? Introducing the Ripple from designer Ilya Fridman. Inspired by smooth, fluid soundwaves and the ripples in a still body of water, this headset looks like a clasp earring in order to discreetly blend in with the rest of your outfit. Flipping the microphone down activates the talk function, and once you’re done on the phone you can flip the microphone back to its upright position and use the headset as an MP3 player. It’s not available for retail just yet, but word on the street is AT&T hopes to make this an exclusive product and release it very, very soon.
The most famous set of ears is getting a designer makeover. Teaming up for the celebration of Mickey’s Magical Party- yes ladies and gentleman, Disney’s MICKEY MOUSE - are designers Luella, Giles Deacon, and House of Holland (just to name a few). Other celebrities on the list of enchanted activities include Daisy Lowe, Estelle, Geri Halliwell, and John Terry. What do all these names have in common? They are all creators of customized mickey ears. These newly designed ears are a part of Disneyland Resort Paris’s year long magical party that runs from April 4, 2009 to March 7, 2010. You can check out the designer ears throughout May, 2009, at London based boutique START .
If you can’t make it across the globe to get a glimpse at the Mickey ears, don’t worry! From May 4 -28, 2009, the custom designer ears will be placed on an online charity auction Buy Once Get Twice. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to Disney’s Appeal for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. It does’t get much better than a year long party in the happiest place in the world that can make a positive difference in someone’s life!
New York based accessories brand Luminary’s collection for fall 2009 showcases chic vs. raw simplicity at its best.
Aptly named ‘The Space Blockade’, the collection presents eerie out-of-this-world, geometric shaped pieces made of rustic metals and gems. For her latest offerings, Luminary designer Folasade Ologundudu was enthused by a summer’s trip to the Dali Exhibition in MoMA, NY. This trip triggered her train of thought to “transform one medium of art and design into another, and still retain an individual identity.” Aesthetically beautiful to look at, this conceptually designed collection of jewellery embodies the idea of simple yet architecturally-chic statement jewellery. For those who will own a piece from this collection come fall/winter 2009, be proud! This will be the talking point of your outfit; a piece of jewellery which will have the people questioning the oddness, the unique style and who designed such a rare piece.
Statement jewellery can be that special little something to make or break an outfit, and we know that Luminary’s fall/winter collection will be doing the goods for us! Watch this space, in the meantime keep posted through the Luminary blog whilst they put the finishing touches to their website.
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Founded in 2002 by designer Bjørg Nordli-Mathisen and her husband Geir Eriksen Mathisen, Bjørg Jewellery brings an alternative accent to ‘cool’ in the accessory game. Every material is handmade, carefully selected, and customized to Bjørg’s vision which is “unpredictable, surprising, and not-yet known” with 925 pure silver and natural precious stones from all over the world. Pure gold, quartz, rainbow moonstone, green amethysts, sapphires, even hematite and drusie. And they’re all as beautiful, rare, and exotic as they sound. The prices can range from 51$ - 600$ USD and soon you’ll be able to purchase the jewelry online.
Check out the groundreaking promo for the collection below:
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First Incase released its popular slider case for the iPhone 3G in a plethora of fresh, Spring hues. Now Speck is getting in on the act, adding four new colors to its ever expanding line of SeeThru hard shell cases for MacBooks - hazard orange, aqua, green, and purple. The new colors join the already available pink, red and clear cases from Speck. Specially designed for the new line of unibody MacBooks, the transluscent SeeThru hard shell case allows you to access all the MacBook’s ports and CD/DVD Drive while providing maximum protection from any scrapes and scratches that might occur during transport. And, unlike with other cases, you can still open and close your MacBook all the way. You can get yours today for the 13” and 15” aluminum unibody MacBook and MacBook Pro for $49.95.
Fresh out of New York City, there’s a new line of jewelry on the streets that’s sure to catch your eye. Not your typical accessories collection, Je M’aime’s debut line is comprised of two and three finger rings with designs as unique as they are glamorous. Each piece is made of 24-karat vermeil.
From the debut collection, each of the five pieces has its own flare and personality. The “Voulez Vous” is a three-finger ring with intricate pearl detailing, lady-like but at the same time perfectly paired with a pair of sneakers and jeans for a seamless casual look. Next up is the “9:15″ ring, this time it’s a two-finger piece that’s available in yellow gold or silver. The “9:15″ is universal: in both colors, matches any outfit, and its minimalist design is sure to have widespread appeal. The “JM Deck” features a geometric design set in pink gold vermeil, while the “Caribou” is described as “the most ethereal of the collection.”
The “Sphinxxx” is perhaps the most intriguing piece of Je M’aime’s debut collection. The name says it all, and this two-finger piece will definitely inspire others to envy you when they see it on your hand. Featuring the Egyptian icon the sphinx, this piece sets itself apart from the rest of the collection with its individuality.
Prices range from $175 to $315 - definitely a worthwhile investment for a piece you’ll wear for years to come. You can shop Je M’aime’s online store via the company’s web site.
