Aug 31 2010

The History of Christian Dior

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09.08.05-Tracy-The History of Christian Dior03Christian Dior has been called as the most recognized name in fashion stage. It has been a synonym for brilliant haute couture. Its feminine and elegant clothing made of gorgeous materials with delicate craftsmanship has received much attention in the fashion world. If there is always a legendary life behind the founder of a famous brand, I would say Christian Dior’s life would be competitive with Coco Chanel.

09.08.05-Tracy-The History of Christian Dior 02Christian Dior was born in 1905 in a small town, Grenville, of France. At 5 years old, his family moved to Paris. His growing up years were spent in museums and galleries, but instead of taking up art, he studied Political Science at the Ecole des Sciences Politiques (1925). Two years after graduation, he served the obligatory 2 years in the French Army. After he got out, he opened an art gallery and was an art dealer from 1928-1931. Then he fell upon hare times, with the untimely death of both his mother and his brother and the bankruptcy of his family business. When God closes a door, he opens a window. Christian Dior began to put his passion in fashion design during that miserable time. In 1946 he started his own salon. For a long time, he had been thinking to design clothing to make women feel like flowers. So the Dior New Look was born to bring back beauty feminine clothing, soft rounded shapes and full flowing skirts. Women all over the world were embracing this wonderful new look of the Christian Dior Dresses. From that on the reputation of Christian Dior has been widely spread. Then every 6 months he released a now line, releasing 22 lines very swiftly.

09.08.05-Tracy-The History of Christian Dior01The fashion talent passed on with a sudden heart attack in the year of 1957. Nevertheless, the development of Christian Dior has not stopped. In 1960s, the motorcycle jackets made of alligator skin shocked the fashion world again. Under the leadship of Mark Bohan and then Bernard Arnault, the House of Dior has gained a lot of successes. Now Christian Dior continues to expand and its stores have spread all over the world. Until this year Dior has operated about 160 boutiques worldwide with plans to open more in coming years. As one of the top fashion brand, Christian Dior products range from clothing to shoes, necklaces, earrings, perfume, cologne, pens, hats, scarves, handbags as well as many other accessories.

Aug 30 2010

Dolce and Gabbana Miss Marylou Satchel

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Dolce and Gabbana Miss Marylou  SatchelThis Dolce and Gabbana Miss Marylou Satchel is indeed a versatile handbag. It can match with all your smart casual clothing and keep you sophisticated all day. It is indeed a luxurious piece, and it looks kind of vintage in its brown, black and gold combination, which you know is another factor for versatility.

Pricing comes equally luxurious at $1,295, but of course, it would obviously make of a great investment piece. The square quilted pattern all throughout this leather bowler looks very interesting and it somewhat adds to the bag’s durability. The structured shape of this bag also makes it look sturdy at about 12 x 9 x 6½ inches dimension.

This bag has some black contrast patent trim, which is very evident on top and on the handles with four inches drop. It comes with a double zipper closure that would open to a spacious interior with cell phone and zipped pockets sitting on a leopard-print nylon lining.  There’s also a golden hardware on the front, which obviously adds to its vintage appeal.

This Dolce and Gabbana Miss Marylou Satchel will definitely be very versatile to be used on just about any occasions and to be paired with any attire as well, although a semi-formal wear would certainly polish your look even more.  This is exclusively available at Saks so head over now for pre-orders.

Aug 30 2010

Dolce and Gabbana Miss Night and Day Metallic Hobo

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Dolce and Gabbana Miss Night and Day Metallic  HoboAs its name goes, the Dolce andGabbana’s ‘Miss Night and Day Metallic Hobo’ is a versatile handbag and perfect for day and night use. This bag is not too gaudy or plain in metallic shade, which is unlike of the many metallic hued bags we see these days.

It is made of supple metallic leather with iridescent finish to create its over-all design. The soft gold shade is also enough to give it a somewhat luxurious look despite the simplicity. It is accented with polished silver metal hardware and also has some soft gathered pleats along the base and opening for added design.

The bag is sized at 18 x 13 x 5 inches and has an open top with magnetic snap closure that would direct to a fine textile lining with zipped and leather trimmed cell phone pockets. A leather patch with “Miss Night and Day” embossing is also seen on the inside.

A name plate with logo-engraved plaque dangles from the flat leather handle with contrast topstitching and link attachments. An additional leather shoulder strap also with contrast topstitching and link attachments is also available for carrying options.

This Dolce and Gabbana Miss Night and Day Metallic Hobo is worth $1,850 which is just right for such versatile creation that you could pair with just about any outfit and as well as use on any occasion.

Aug 30 2010

Dolce and Gabbana Miss Pillow Flap Bag

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Dolce and Gabbana Miss Pillow  Flap BagI guess this Miss Pillow Flap Bag from Dolce and Gabbana is name after its shape which looks like a pillow. Well, a throw pillow to be exact since it is small and its design kind of resembles to such as well. It also looks a bit vintage, which I guess has to do with the shade of the bag.

The leather used in this bag is also super-soft, so perhaps you might think of using it as a pillow if ever you feel a bit sleepy while on the road, although of course, your essentials or whatever you have in this bag could be at risk. But anyway, talking about it as a bag and not as any other thing, the glossy finish it has on its Bordeaux color somewhat gives it a touch of modernity. You’ll see ruched detailing all over this bag, which makes it interesting and not too boring and structured.

This could be opened through the two-tone turn-lock closure on the flap, and it would show nylon lining with cell phone and full zipped pockets for additional room to its 11½ x 8 x 1 inches dimension. Although this looks like something you can use all through the day and night, I doubt you’d want to carry it for long hours since the silver chain-link shoulder strap would surely hurt your shoulders or arms.

Anyway, if you want to add this Dolce and Gabbana Miss Pillow Flap Bag to your collection, prepare yourself with $1,295. It is available in pre-order at Saks, which means more time for you to save up until it is officially released.

Aug 30 2010

Dolce and Gabbana Miss Sicily Snakeskin Handbag

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Dolce and Gabbana Miss Sicily Snakeskin  HandbagIn my mind the snakeskin handbag would never be regarded as elegance. But here is an exception. This Dolce and Gabbana Miss Sicily Snakeskin Handbag shows an enduring elegance that would not look boring even if used on a daily basis. It is something that would still show the grace and modishness it holds from the time you purchased it until perhaps a lifetime.
And for such a lasting piece, you should not anymore question its hefty pricing of $2,475. Thanks to the textured genuine snakeskin that makes this bag really sophisticated and classy. Plus, its material also makes this bag worth your every penny. We know how exotic skins are a fad from seasons to seasons, which then makes this Dolce and Gabbana creation a classic. Its structured shape also makes it a smart carryall at a size of 8½ x 5½ x 4 inches.

It has a gleaming logo-embossed plaque at the front flap, which can be opened through its magnetic snap closure. It would reveal zip and cell phone pockets on the interior for added use, keeping this bag practical all throughout any seasons. The rolled snakeskin handle should let you feel its real luxuriousness as you hold on to it while you take it with you anywhere. An optional shoulder strap is as well available, keeping this bag versatile for any use.

Whether on a relaxed, smart casual or formal wear, this Dolce and Gabbana Miss Sicily Snakeskin Handbag guarantees to bring you to new fashion heights while keeping the elegance alive.

Aug 30 2010

Dolce and Gabbana Mizz Biz Woven Satchel

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Dolce and Gabbana Mizz Biz Woven  SatchelWoven handbag reminds me of Bottega Veneta. But if you take a close look at this Mizz Biz Woven Satchel and consider the dome shape, the name and the logo-engraved metal plaque on the front, it would tell that this is from Dolce and Gabbana.

This D&G Mizz Biz Woven Satchel is made of woven Guanteria calf leather that is textured and holds a slightly verdant hue. It is in a dimension of 16½ x 8½ x 5 inches, which clearly shows that this is a perfect bag for daily use. The bag is in double zip top closure and is in a canvas printed lining with interior zipped and cell phone pockets. You could carry this clutch on its double top handles or on the detachable shoulder strap with lobster clasp.

Now if you’re looking for a plush bag to use for the next season, you could perhaps choose to have this Dolce and Gabbana Mizz Biz Woven Satchel for $1,795. It may be a hefty tag, but knowing it is a versatile bag from D&G would probably make you less concerned about the price

Aug 30 2010

Dolce and Gabbana Padded Quilted Nappa Shoulder Bag

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Dolce and Gabbana Padded Quilted Nappa Shoulder  BagAt the first sight of the Padded Quilted Nappa Shoulder Bag, I guess the handbag is from Chanel due to its quilts. But then, this bag is actually from Dolce and Gabbana.

In a classic color of black leather, this bag holds a unique quilted pattern which is totally different from the usual diamond-prints we see these days. The pattern may look a little like of Marc Jacobs’, but thanks for the Dolce and Gabbana logo plaque at the bottom of the flap since it made it clear that this is from D&G.

This bag is also designed with unique three chain straps of crystals and pearls that are as well removable for a clutch carry option. It measures 11 x 15 x 2 inches and has an interior zip and cell phone pockets.

This classic bag carries a tag of about $2,667, which is really expensive. It is indeed designed in luxuriousness, but for that hefty price, I guess I would just have to buy a much practical and stylish bag.

Aug 30 2010

Dolce and Gabbana’s Miss Lexington Leather Shopping Tote

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Dolce and Gabbana’s Miss Lexington Leather Shopping  ToteDo you desire a handbag that could keep you in fashion while carry just about all your daily essentials and probably even beyond? Dolce and Gabbana’s Miss Lexington Leather Shopping Tote is indeed such a smart purse. Its shade is also neutral in brown, making it all the more versatile and practical.

It comes with a really large dimension at about 19 x 12 x 5½ inches, plus, opening the snap closure would reveal an interesting leopard print nylon lining with cell phone and full zipped pockets. There are also snap bands on the inside, which you can simply snap or unsnap, depending on how much you stuff this bag with.

Snapping it would not show much space but it would display a really unique and interesting shape; while undoing the snap would definitely give you more than enough space though the shape would look just like a common tote. Like any other Miss Lexington bags, this also has ruched detailing along the top and on the handles.

The price of $2,150 should already be enough for something that is stylishly timeless. Pairing this Dolce and Gabbana Miss Lexington Shopping Tote with any other ensemble should not be that hard since as said, its shade comes neutral and easy to match.

Aug 30 2010

Dolce and Gabbana’s Miss Night and Day Tote

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Dolce and Gabbana’s Miss Night and Day  Tote

Staring at the Dolce and Gabbana’s Miss Night and Day Tote, what’s your feeling? It would already tell that this is a classic and sophisticated purse. Its neutral shading, combined with gold tone hardware is indeed the factor for its timelessness and sophistication.

The price of $1,695 is indeed expensive, but again, you know that its lasting appeal could pay for those damages. This bag remains simple yet really classy in its brown supple leather. The top ruching already makes up for its entire design, along with some gleaming gold tone hardware, which are present on the shoulder straps of 11½ inches drop.

It also has double handles of five inches drop, and a removable logo luggage tag hangs from it. Opening the magnetic snap closure would show nylon lining with inside zipped and cell phone pockets that add room to its 14½ x 13 x 5 inches dimension.

Completing a more sophisticated look would be easy if you pair this Dolce and Gabbana Miss Night and Day Tote with your smart casuals for the weekdays at the office or perhaps with any of your relaxed yet fabulous looking tees and denims for the weekend.

Aug 30 2010

Dolce and Gabbana’s Miss Sicily Quilted Handbag

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Dolce and Gabbana’s Miss Sicily  Quilted Handbag

Classic handbag aficionados, I suggest you to add Dolce and Gabbana’s Miss Sicily Quilted Handbag into your classic collection. It truly is a timeless piece with its shade; yet, the modernity is present, making this a bag that you’d want to bring along from this day on to the next.

Now for such an enduring Dolce and Gabbana bag, the price of $2,650 is just enough. Aside from its classic color, you know this would also be a very versatile purse as it could be matched with any types and colors of outfits. Its distinctive quilting is a plus for its appealing characteristics, making it look more elegant and classy. The structured shape of this handbag also adds to its sophistication, along with its expensive branding as seen on the gleaming logo plaque at the front.

This bag holds zip and cell phone pockets on the inside, which adds more room to its 14½ x 11 3/4 x 6¼ inches dimension. It has a flap with magnetic snap closure, and should be enough to carry all your office stuffs during the day and even all your evening essentials. You can take it through its top leather handle with silver tone link attachments or through its optional shoulder strap for a much easier way of carrying.

If you want an instant day to night glamour, pairing this Dolce and Gabbana Miss Sicily Quilted Handbag with a chic printed dress would definitely do the job.