Gucci’s Heart Tattoo Bags for UNICEF

For its fourth annual campaign to benefit UNICEF, fashion brand Gucci launched special white versions bags of its Tattoo Heart Collection. All the bags feature the iconic Gucci heart and rose designs against the winter white beautiful color.

“I love the idea of a heart being tattooed onto the handbags,” says Gucci’s creative director Frida Giannini. “It’s a permanent mark that you can wear with pride that stays with you. I think that represents very well what we are doing here. This is not a one-off program, but rather an ongoing commitment to the incredible work that UNICEF is able to achieve. It’s really our chance to give back.”

The Gucci UNICEF Tattoo Collection is available from November 19th to January 31st in Gucci stores in more than twenty countries. 25% of the sales will be donated to the charity which will assist in providing aid to orphans and children affected by HIV and AIDS in Africa.

Penelope Cruz for Mango Winter 2008 Collection

Beautiful actress Penelope Cruz and her just as beautiful sister Monica Cruz continue their collaboration with Spanish’ best Mango. The new 2008 Winter Collection is rich in warm and neutral colors to complement the winter white cold outside. Already available in stores and on their official website, the collection is both stylish and affordable offering a feminine sensuality and exotic elegance. The ad campaign is shot by prestigious photographers Mert and Marcus, who have worked with labels such as Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani and Miu Miu, among others. You can find everything from hot winter hats, sexy dresses, stunning coats and the gorgeous croc print black bag. The prices range from $29 for the hats to $319 for the bag. My favorite piece is the stunning black knitted-collar coat featured above which is priced at $225. And if you have ever shopped at Mango, you know that their clothes are made extremely well and can last for a very long time. All these and much more are available here.

“Chanel Unlimited” Launches for Christmas

Karl Lagerfeld is expanding the fashion house with an all new line of bags and accessories called Chanel Unlimited just in time for Christmas. The range of bags comes in glossy silver grey canvas material embossed repeatedly with the words “Paris”, “31, rue Cambon” “Coco” and “Chanel.” The line includes all types of bags for every lady to choose from; everything from clutch and hobo to large garment bags. True to Chanel, the bags offer exquisite details such as invisible zip fastenings, leather reinforcements, and fashionable practicality such as inside pockets, and snap hooks.

Gucci Loves Bergdorf: Unique, Exotic and Limited Edition!

Fashion house Gucci is launching a limited edition collection consisting of 15 bags at Bergdorf Goodman. The special bag collection is to celebrate Gucci’s accessories boutique on the main floor of the famous retailer. These unique bags come in exotic skins and in Bergdorf’s signature color of lilac. All of them are engraved with the silver tag “Gucci Loves Bergdorf.” You can have these precious exotics in leather, crocodile skin, python and ostrich and their prices range from $1,295 to $29,800 depending on the skin. You can visit their website for more information. The bag featured below is the Gucci Loves Bergdorf Indy bag in Lilac Python Skin at the price of $3,995.

Sean Connery for the New Louis Vuitton Ad

Sir Sean Connery is featured in Louis Vuitton’s “core values” campaign underlining its travel roots. The original James Bond is photographed by Annie Leibovitz on the beach near his home in the Bahamas with the waterproof version of the Louis Vuitton’s Keepall bag. “He’s sexier than ever,” said Vuitton’s director of communications, Antoine Arnault. “We had the opportunity to work with a legend… He’s been on our list for a very long time.” The photo is really beautiful both because of the sunny, exotic beach and because of Connery’s elegance and charm. The tagline of the photo says, “There are journeys that turn into legends. Bahamas Islands. 10:07.” Zooming in closer, we can see that it is 10:07 on the actor’s watch as well.

Paris Spring 2009: Hermès

I am in love with the cactus desert sands of the Hermès runway! Designer Jean Paul Gaultier took the Hermès collection for Spring 2009 straight to the wild wild West and it was a pleasure to watch. The runway show was opened by none other than supermodels Stephanie Seymour and Naomi Campbell. The equestrian heritage brand, Hermès which is well identified by the sophisticated world traveler is safe in the creative hands of the talented designer Gaultier. The classic house scarf was creatively twisted into a bandanna and ponchos were made elegant by square-cut cashmere knits and day dresses. The much desired accessories of the brand were stunning including the soft suede riding boots, the riding gloves, the exotic crocodile clutches, the canvas and leather suitcases and the fringed Birkin bags.

Hermès Paris Spring 2009

Milan Spring 2009: Gucci

“It was an exotic tour in Acapulco, the Americas, Miami,” explains Gucci’s designer Frida Giannini about her collection. “It was interesting to bring back the idea of the tailoring from menswear and mix it with a shorter, softer silhouette. The common idea of the entire collection is the prints and the color, which are so strong. It is all in the same attitude.” Indeed, the spring collection brought many prints like the Hawaiian-print capris, safari and exotic bird prints. Gold hardware and bright large bags were the accessories alongside bondage platforms. Beautiful long chiffon gowns closed the show in stunning colors such as royal blue, lavender and prints. Bright, fresh and modern, this collection will surely be a sell-out.

Gucci Milan Spring 2009

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