This has been a LONGGGG week for me! I had to work on a research paper and all sorts of boring things. I hope everybody has nice and relaxing weekend, because I know I’m in desperate need of one! However, before you get too comfortable, you must check out this amazing Lanvin handbag sale at Barneys.
All of the handbags Lanvin has offered us this season have been nothing short of amazing, so you can’t go wrong with any of these lovely choices. Especially, the metallic python “hero�? that has been reduced by almost 2 thousand dollars!What are you waiting for? Go shopping!Left: Lanvin metallic python hero was $3125, now $1879; Right: Lanvin Kentucky Tote in grained leather was $1890, now $1129.Left:Lanvin patent mini jeanne was $1160, now $699; Right: Lanvin leather “large�? Kentucky tote was $1545, now $929.Source
Left: Besa Stitch Hobo $429, Right: Anna Switch tote $418This week, we’re taking a break from streetwear, so we can introduce you all to one of our favorite new accessory designers, Antoinette Lee. Miss Lee offers a very chic and affordable line of clutches, totes, and hobos. Each handbag is crafted in New York with careful detail and workmanship. So, everybody gets a piece of luxury without having to break the bank. How fabulous is that?1. What’s your biggest self-indulgence?I would definitely have to say a hot bubble bath!2. Fill in the blank: As a kid, I thought I would grow up to be a designer, or involved in something creative.Click here, for the rest of the interview.
If your dream has always been to publish a book and you don’t know where to start, today is your lucky day. powerHouse Publishing has just announced the The powerHouse Publishing Workshops scheduled for February 2008. The new series of workshops is specially designed to engage and enrich the knowledge of aspiring and established artists, photographers, designers, and packagers looking to learn the secrets of creating compelling art book projects. With workshops on topics from book design, image analysis, editing, presentation, and sponsorship and promotions, there is definitely lots to learn! The workshops are kept small with many limited to 6 people so if you’re interested you should register soon. And, if you’re a student, they have student rates. Registration closes January 15, 2008.
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Comme des Garçons has always killed it in the retail department whether it’s with their pop-up Guerilla stores or the Dover Street Market. Now, in celebration of the press launch of the new Comme des Garçons 8 88 Perfume, CDG has announced the opening of the Comme des Garçons 8 88 Pre View Shop until the 8th of December. The store will have 2 levels: Upstairs you’ll find a limited number of 8 88 Fragrance, T-Shirts and Candles only available there for this week. Downstairs will feature rare vintage CDG Parfum T-Shirts and collector CDG Parfums, all from Comme des Garçons and all at £20!! What a steal!! The 8 88 Fragrance, t-shirts and cancles will launch in regular shops worldwide in February / March 2008 so if you want it first you have until December 8th to get it.Comme des Garçons 8 885 Burlington ArcadeLondon W1From 1.00pm on 29th November to 8th December, then closed for ever.
