New York based designer Rebecca Minkoff will be launching an exclusive collection at Saks Fifth Avenue. Shapes include drawstring bucket bags, oversized classic totes, and side saddle messenger bags in her signature exotic skins crafted in an entirely new shape.
“I chose to partner with Saks to launch my collection line because of the timeless luxury and superior quality the store represents,” said Minkoff. “It is an exciting honor to join the list of exclusive luxury handbag designers available at Saks Fifth Avenue.”
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Last night’s episode of Gossip Girl (Ex-Husbands and Wives) featured Leighton Meester wearing a piece from the Spring/Summer 2010 collection. The Hutton Trench is seen here in Floral Cloque.
New York based designer Erin Fetherston graduated from the Parson’s School of Design in Paris and has shown her fairy tale collections at Bryant Park and Milk Studios for the past five seasons. Fetherston was nominated for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2007 and is a favorite designer of Anne Hathaway, Zooey Deschanel and Kirsten Dunst.
Erin Fetherston retailers can be found on ErinFetherston.com.
My favorite online consignment store Tra Tutti is giving away a $25 gift certificate every single day to celebrate one full year.
In case you’re not familiar with Tra Tutti, it is carefully edited designer couture on consignment at reasonable prices. I’ve picked up a beautiful cashmere sweater by Michael Kors from Tra Tutti and was very, very pleased.
For more information, visit Tra Tutti and find out how you can enter to win, visit them at TraTutti.com.
New York design team Lutz and Patmos have collaborated with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a South African activist who has been instrumental in the fight against apartheid, AIDS, and poverty, on a sweater that will benefit the Desmond Tutu Peace Center.
The signature sweater, featuring a relaxed fit, band collar, and detachable necklace is available in three colors: tutu pink, black, and eggshell. $40 of the purchase price goes directly to the charity, and $30 of the necklace price goes to the Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust.
You can find the sweater online at LutzandPatmos.com, as well as Barneys and Kirna Zabete
