Gucci Forever Boho Fashion

Sophisticated and bohemian are the best 


words to describe the Gucci Pre-Fall 2011


Collection. Although the hard-edged glamour


of this era has been prevalent in Summer


fashion, I am happy to see it carrying on


through to autumn.

The muted accents of rust, aqua, lime green


and chartreuse set it apart from Spring lines.


Floppy hats, shaggy fur jackets, flared pants 


and turtlenecks give this line a distinct 


seventies silhouette. The Gucci Pre-Fall 2011


Collection proves 70s chic never gets old.


(Renee Ramsarran)

Men in Lace

Pink and orange will make its mark more than ever in men's wear this spring, so why not lace too? Sewn from fine English spun lace over black silk, these grandiose ties by Marwood would be a newfangled addition to wardrobes from urban hipsters to sophisticated gentlemen.Marwood will be unveiling the lacy Fall/Winter 2011 collection in June.

Photographs courtesy of M.A.C.

Hot on the (red, pleather) heels of NBC’s announcement that it has picked up David E. Kelley’s “Wonder Woman”-based television pilot, M.A.C. cosmetics just opened a pop-up store on Spring Street to exclusively sell its new “Wonder Woman”-inspired collection, a partnership with Warner Bros. Outfitted with giant renderings of the character and reproductions of vintage comic books, the space is the only place to shop the limited-edition line until Feb. 10, when it hits M.A.C. locations nationwide. Pick up a nail polish matched to the shade worn by the superhero, false lashes, reflex glitter pigments or a supersize Lipglass, all bearing the “Wonder Woman” logo. “There’s something about ‘Wonder Woman’ that speaks to a lot of generations,” says the creative director and senior vice president of M.A.C. worldwide, James Gager, pointing out that the character graced the premiere cover of Ms. Magazine. “She’s an icon.”(http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com)

Silver-Plated Sleeve

Philippe Audibert's silver-plated sleeve with Swarovski crystals is the ultimate arm adornment. Balance this dazzling, dramatic piece with an asymmetric ruffle dress and bejeweled leather sandals to give a glamorous evening ensemble a fiercely fabulous edge. 

Long Live Lanvin

The Spring collection From Lanvin features insect jewelry, done with a modern edge, in every shape and form. Butterflies, moths and flies found themselves on bracelets – metal or leather cuffs, on necklaces – chokers, satin tie or body harnesses, and on little brooches, so longing for a jacket lapel.