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The question isn’t whether or not you need those hot Charlotte Olympia Origami satin pumps. The real and only question that matters here is : would I look sexy in these ? Having asked the right question, you can now get the answer. Of course you would ! Designer Charlotte Olympia combines here traditional craftsmanship and avant-garde design, and we can’t help but wish to see those handmade black satin and clear plastic so called “Origami” pumps on every girls feet. Note the zigzag pattern and signature gold island platform which add to this statement pair’s must-have status just as if the 15 cm heels weren’t explicit already. Read the rest of this entry »

Barbour escalates the hype ladder and we can observe a resurgence of the iconic Barbour jacket in the street from both hip early adopters to the more traditional clusters of the society. I’m not sure I can explain such resurrection but I sure comes from the UK. The jacket has become so common there that it is almost an institution. I believe the jacket has lost its hunting image and turns to be an easy trad piece people love to twist. Read the rest of this entry »

Goyard, the luxurious Parisian luggage maker founded in 1853, somehow manages to stay hip. The monogramming is easy to spot but the custom made program will let you create the format and color scheme you want so that it’s unique. Their tote is one of the most fought for bags in the galaxy but I’d rather go for a large pouch / portfolio like the one hereabove. I simply fear going to the store because I know this could be potentially dangerous for my bank account. No need to say that they propose some amazing trunks too. Reminds me of The Darjeeling Limited ! I’m craving for one ! Read the rest of this entry »

These look like stills from a Sofia Coppola film…totally love the dreamy, cheery-meets-melancholy feeling of these shots from the Current Elliott SS 2012 collection lookbook. Saddle shoes are really cute there but I’m not sure girls will adopt them anytime soon. Current/Eliott is the proof girls don’t have to be underdressed to be sexy. Read the rest of this entry »

Interesting interpretation of the safari-style satchel by Proenza Schouler! The patterns of the fabric are really cool and masterfully mixed with the brown python-embossed leather. This new version of the Proenza Schouler PS1 somehow embodies pretty much all the fashion codes for the upcoming SS 2012 season. Available on net-a-porter at 1 615€. Read the rest of this entry »

The patchwork version of Céline Diamond Bag is a blast, a it-bag, a must-have, name it as you like! Once again this week, Phoebe Philo impressed us : throwing a wonderful (though really expensive – 1350€) touch of excentricity on the classic minimalist Celine SS2012 collection! No doubt that a promising future for all the “Made in Céline” products is still looming ahead! Bravo Ms Philo! Read the rest of this entry »

I know some girls who aren’t going to miss these Céline pumps when they hit the stores in the coming days ! Although they are available in all black suede goatskin, I really like the dualtone contrast, which to me highlights the perfect sole curve and platform look of the shoes. More colors available after the break ! Read the rest of this entry »

You girls often neglect the appeal of an elegant and serious yet sexy office outfit. These Maison Kitsuné pants are cut with elegance and style, and has that very emblematic Maison Kitsuné retro and chic style. Anyway, you can’t go wrong with something made in France with 92% wool and 8% cashemere. It’s on sale right now so it’s time to go check it out in store or online !