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Wear to Where: Versace for H&M
10.26.11
H&M just announced that its fall 2011 designer collaboration will be with one of the world’s most legendary fashion brands, Versace. Designed by its creative director Donatella Versace, the exclusive collection will recall the vibrant heritage of the brand, complete with leather, prints, color and exuberance in exclusive materials at fantastic H&M prices. The collection will include lines for both women and men and selected pieces for the home. The US will release the collection on November 19th in select stores and it will available in about 300 stores worldwide.
A brand steeped in glamour to its core, Versace was founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace, his daring dresses and wild iconography revolutionized fashion, creating provocative styles in classical themes, all cut with an impeccable eye for design. Since 1997, Donatella Versace has continued Gianni Versace’s work as creative director, evolving the brand into a global fashion house at the forefront of what luxury means today. Famous worldwide for her signature wardrobe, Versace is the epitome of everything the House of Versace stands for.
But what I really love about this upcoming collection is that Versace has looked back to the archives to reinterpret classic Versace designs. The womenswear collection will be dominated by dresses that express the spirit of the season, featuring studded leather, silk and colorful prints, and accessories including high heels and costume jewelry. The men’s collection will focus on sharp tailoring, including the perfect tuxedo, as well as belts and jewelry for men. For the first time in a designer collaboration at H&M, the collection will include homeware pieces including pillows and bedspread.
If you want to check out more pictures on the extensive Versace for H&M lookbook check out my website.
Leslie Christen writes "Wear to Where" for pacific-creative.digital each week. She is the owner of Leslie Christen | LifeStyling a business that does personal shopping, fashion styling, closet edits and organization. For tips on What to Wear and Where to Buy view her website at www.LeslieChristen.com and contact her at Style@LeslieChristen.com.
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Perfect Luxe!
10.25.11
On the hunt for the perfect luxe handbag? New on the fashion radar is Donatienne Designs, a handbag company designed and manufactured in Los Angeles.
Founder and designer Nikki Erwin’s coastal upbringing influences the colors in Donatienne’s collection: ocean blues and greens, sun bleached hair blonds, and favorite beach towels in vibrant pinks and purples. And each bag (the Barbie, Brit, Bunny, Camille, Ginger and Jordie) was designed with functionality in mind, as well as a stylish aesthetic. All fine leathers are imported from Italy and currently are in limited production, so Donatienne’s bags are only available online and at Switch in Beverly Hills. Priced from $220 to $899.
(And through October, you can be stylish and philanthropic as Donatienne is giving a portion of proceeds from their Camille clutch (a day-to-night bag) to the Susan G. Komen Foundation).
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