Calvin KleinSeafoam Belt Bag

Calvin Klein, spring 1998 9 ¾” w. x 6” h. with a 5/8” belt Exactly as in yesterday’s post, this chic little belt bag is quintessential Calvin Klein—perfect proportions, minimal details (no extraneous hardware!), and the softest Italian lambskin in a just-beyond-neutral seafoam green. The thin profile and supple leather keep the bag close to …

Calvin KleinSeafoam Shoulder Bag

Calvin Klein, spring 1998 11 ¾” w. x 5 ¼” h. with 8 ½” drop This chic little shoulder bag is quintessential Calvin Klein—perfect proportions, minimal details (no extraneous hardware!), and the softest Italian lambskin in a just-beyond-neutral seafoam green. With its thin profile and short drop, this bag is designed to be worn high …

Calvin KleinAsian Sandals

Calvin Klein Collection, summer 2006 These sandals define contemporary fusion fashion. The inspiration is the traditional Japanese Geta clog, but it’s made elegant with lacquered silver leaf and black suede, and very contemporary by the sexy wedge-shaped thong and gladiator laces. Shortly after finding these at Sak’s Off Fifth, I was given the Issey Miyake …

Issey MiyakeBamboo and LeatherDrawstring Bag

Issey Miyake, autumn 2006 4” x 4” base x 6” h. + cord Adorable! This charming little bag is a unique combination of butter-soft leather and Kyoto bamboo with urushi lacquer. Hachiroh Kosuga, of the Kohchosai Kosuga Bamboo Gallery in Kyoto, is the bamboo designer. According to the gallery, “Kyoto bamboo gained the place in …

Pleats Please by Issey MiyakeMohawk Bag

Pleats Please by Issey Miyake, summer 1999 5 ¼” w. x 11 ½” h. This drawstring pouch looks like a Mohawk when closed! It’s made of a wonderfully papery-feeling, crispy polyester. It was both pleated and silk-screened after fabrication, which resulted in the color striation on the pleats and the bleeding on the edges of …

me by Issey MiyakeGrapes Reticule

me by Issey Miyake, summer 2007 5’’ diameter x 5 ½”—7” h. (stretches with contents) This amazing little reticule is another example of Issey Miyake’s unrivaled ability to manipulate fabric to create volume. A shibori technique has been used to magically transform black polyester chiffon into an ethereal bunch of grapes! The pouch is lined …

Pleats Please by Issey MiyakeBilbao Bag

Pleats Please by Issey Miyake, spring 2008—“Bilbao Bag” 13 ½” x 13 ½” + adjustable straps I love how this foldable, collapsible bag resembles origami! According to the MoMA website, “the construction of this bag is inspired by the panels of metal that steel workers fuse together to create a functional structure.” Perhaps it’s another …

Pleats Please by Issey MiyakeGeodesic Dome Handbag

Pleats Please by Issey Miyake, autumn 2003 13” diameter When I first saw this in a boutique window, I thought it looked like a big squishy beach ball. Upon closer inspection, I realized it was a geodesic dome! I certainly can’t speak for Mr. Miyake’s design intentions, but to me it is a witty homage …

Jean Paul Gaultier Fork Sunglasses

Jean Paul Gaultier, c. mid. 1990’s These hilarious sunglasses are the first thing I bought that was designed by the very irreverent M. Gaultier… and to think I found them at Marshall’s! I always laugh when I wear them, as does anyone who sees them. [affmage source=”ebay” results=”2″]gaultier fork sunglasses[/affmage]