Lamarthe, spring 2001 9 ½” l. x 4 ¾” w. (base) x 9 ½” h. + 7 ½” drop Like the Calvin Klein seafoam pieces which I showed 06.23.2009—06.25.2009, the dusky aqua of this crisp, fresh tote is a just-beyond-neutral color—easy on the eyes, easy to wear. I love the effortless combination of the satin …
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Michael KorsWood, Crystal and Leather Belt (or Necklace)
Michael Kors, early 21st century How great is a belt that’s also a necklace? Or a necklace that’s also a belt? With this elegant Michael Kors creation I take my inspiration from Coco Chanel and wear it a different way each time I put it on. It’s really quite stunning as a lariat! This piece …
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anonymousPetal Tote
anonymous, spring 2005 6 ½” l. x 4 ½” w. (base) x 8 ¾” h. + 5” drop; bag flairs to 20” @ top edge This light-hearted nude saddle leather tote works equally well with a simple linen sun dress or jeans and a tee. It’s another feel good piece—so much fun to carry—it seems …
Charles JourdanVintage Black and White Clutch
Charles Jourdan, spring 1985 “Liscorne”, noir/blanc (black/white) 10 ¼” w. 6 ½” h. + 46” detachable shoulder strap This bag could be black or white! Love the contemporary geometric shape and the graphic use of color! Color blocking is not usually my taste—I generally prefer a much more monolithic look, but this was such a …
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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 …
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