If there were only one item from a Spring Summer show's that you were guaranteed to see make an apperance in the magazines then the Christopher Kane neon leather lace would have to be it. The bright neon leather laser cut in a traditional lace design has revitalised the lace trend that has been hanging around for a while and even carried over into some of the recent fall winter shows all though the colour palette was of course a little different.

If you want to bag your self a piece of the collection they have now arrived on NET-A-PORTER prices start at £920

Mulberry Pale Blue Denim Tillie, £710

Mulberry Pale Blue Denim Oversized Tillie, £868

Mulberry Pale Blue Denim Drawstring Tillie Shoulder bag, £766

With Spring flowers starting to pop up all around now seems like a good time to look at the big floral trend for Spring/Summer 2011.
This years floral trend is, to say the least diverse with everything from exotic flowers and dramatic prints to delicate country wildflowers covered. For this post I focused on the delicate end of the spectrum and have brought together a few ideas for Romantic Florals.


Top Left - Aniye By Floral tunic from farfetch.com £148.00
Top Right -D and G Mimosa print dress from Matches £925.00
Centre- CUQUI Dress from MANGO £49.90
Bottom Left - Osmose floral print silk and chiffon dress by Paul and Joe at NET-A-PORTER £1015
Bottom Centre -LUST Floral Espadrille Pump from Miss Selfridge £18.00
Bottom Right -Fendi "Roll" bag from farfetch.com £569.00

Since the Louis Vuitton fall winter show 2011 debuted yesterday I have spent a little time running over (and over and over) the picture of the collection and have compiled some images of the various bag themes that were shown.


Although so far unconfirmed this collection of bags is thought to be monogram embroidered rubber which would fit well with the fetish theme running through the show. The rubber bags seemed to be the largest story of the show with two differing versions as some bags had a lady like frame opening others a simple zip top.  The dark colour palette of gray, black, navy was given a lift of colour by bronze, mustard and white bags. It could be lighting but some of the bags appear to be a matt rubber where as others seem to have a high shine almost metallic shimmer.
In direct contrast are the Shearling bags, some in a harlequin design others in a solid uniform colour (looking not unlike a skinned teddy bear).
Another large collection in the show was the exotic skins, the first style reported by WWD to be waxed python has contrasting leather trims and a high shine finish, all bar one.  In the centre of the image you can see a black lockit shape this one bag appears to have a brushed finish rather a wax shine.
The second skin used was Alligator in deep rich metallic hues. Rich Ruby red, Enchanting Emerald green, Sparkling snow white and sexy sleek black lockits where all accented with golden chains and bracelets to add an extra edge of fetish.
One of the black clutch lockits appears to the addition of diamonds to its hard wear surely making this one of the les extraordinaires for the show.
Speaking of les extraordinaires I believe these could be the other pieces, les extraordinaires pieces are produced in very small numbers in exquisite materials of the two bags shown below the one at the top of the image is Guipure lace made to look plastic the second bag shown on the bottom is 18k GOLD.



It is important to remember that despite there being a vast collection of bags shown many will not make it into production, there are a variety of reasons taken into account when this decision is made.  The next bag I don't think will make the cut, this is only my personal opinion based on the fact that there where only two of them in the entire show and that Vuitton have made satin bags in the past that are now discontinued.
Finally what's a Vuitton show without the Monogram. The classic monogram is a coated canvas that can appear shiny when photographed however the bags show yesterday seem to go above and beyond the regular shine and appear to have the appearance of being varnished
No matter which bags make the cut one thing is for certain, the Lockit is Queen for Fall Winter 2011.

So that's my summary of the Louis Vuitton Fall Winter 2011 Show bags what do you think? Why not leave me a comment or you can find a discussion thread on The Bag Lounge we'd be happy to see you there.


Pics: Style, Vogue

The day after the devetsating earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand a group of expats now living in London sprung into action. In conjunction with the Red Cross We Love CHCH rallied international designers and other big brand companies to donate items for a prize draw.

For each £10 donated to the cause you'll get 1 entry to the draw, prizes include

* Stunning William Tempest "Saphira Dress", 8-14UK, in a variety of colours (value £1,650)  

* 2 nights' accommodation including breakfast for 2 people at The Cavendish, St James's, London (value £600) 

* Gorgeous Nicholas Kirkwood shoes: brown suede open toe bootie with metallic foil detail, size 38 (value £665)  

* 4 "best seat" tickets to the popular West End show "Legally Blonde"< + a glass of champagne on arrival (value £280)   

The proceed's from the event will go directly to the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Appeal and the group are hoping to raise a total of £10'000, they are currently over 50% of the way and just need that extra little push.  Since the Earthquake last week there have been 165 confirmed deaths and an estimated 240 people still missing.
Lucy Mosley, who heads the campaign said “This isn’t just any fundraiser for us –  it’s personal, We have all been affected by this disaster. We’re so proud of and grateful to the British public for being so generous. We hope to spread the word further and do as much as we can for our special city.”