A little known secret: I have a thing for owls. I don’t know what it is. I just love owls. It’s not to the point where I know anything about them. I just like looking at them. I think it’s their face. Owls give great face.
So it should come as no surprise that September’s Handbag of the Month is Kate Spade’s Sherwood Ida handbag. Okay, so maybe it’s a bit off-beat to wear an owl on your arm. But fashion can’t be completely serious. I have a great sense of humor, and I like to use fashion to express it. This owl handbag is campy, light-hearted and fun. Only a brave woman with the ability to laugh and enjoy life could pull this off. That’s what I love about designer Kate Spade. While most of her bags are very clean and classy, she always has a few that have a cheeky appeal to them. And this boho-chic, pieced suede handbag named for the mythical forest of Robin Hood is no exception.
The Boudior D’huitres show for the Spring/Summer 2010 season was a conceptualized materialization of jellyfish and the ocean. With vibrant blues, accents of pink and yellow and luminescent sequins to capture the reflection and sparkle of the water, the presentation was truly an emulsion into the sea. Other than color, techniques of the collection “Medusa is Blooming” also reflected Boudior D’huitres motif with ruffles representing jellyfish tentacles and volume-boosted skirt structures as the bulbous jellyfish body. Surprisingly though, there were some great bright-colored leather worked jackets and dresses that provided balance to the more ethereal pieces.
[Check out some video footage I took during the presentation]
The Tory Burch 9am presentation was the most crowded I’ve ever seen an event at that hour in the morning during fashion week! I do have to say it was worth skipping out on a little extra sleep; the clothes were easy to wear and effortlessly chic, the bags were a major must-have, and the vibe was celebratory and sweet. Expect an American sportswear collection for the spring from Tory, with sizzling add-ons such as sequins, tie-dye, and out-of-this-world florals.
