I always wondered what would make someone who’s really passionate about something (let’s say guitars) buy a guitar that’s not signed by a great name in the matter. I always thought it was like buying a Chanel microwave oven – sure, it looks good, it has a tingling sound to it, but all I care [...]
March 8th, 2009 by kpriss — Accessories, Featured, Luxury
It’s time to step up and play the Roger Vivier game! La Maison des Shoes par excellence now proudly presents the deck of Roger Vivier playing cards! We’ve seen the deck ofLouis Vuitton cards, why not try Roger Vivier’s Bruno Frisoni deck? Plus, by the looks of those, the Bruno Frisoni are so stylish and [...]
March 7th, 2009 by kpriss — Accessories, Designers, Luxury
Versace was an instant hit when the first store was opened in Italy back in 1978. Gianni Versace’s brutal killing (1997) turned the company round to his sister and brother: Donatella and Santo. Donatella took the design as her main charge, addressing to the strong, independent but terribly sexy women. The Spring Summer 2009 Ad [...]
March 1st, 2009 by kpriss — Accessories, Bags, Featured, Shoes
If Big Sis Beyonce can do the robo glove, then surely lil’sis Solange can try her very own leather glove. Chanel leather glove! Slowly, yet steadily, Solange is growing into a Chanel fan. Not long ag IO saw her wearing a pair of those infamous Chanel globe earrings (you know the kind, big’sis Beyonce first [...]
February 19th, 2009 by kpriss — Accessories, Bags, Celebrities
I thought the Marc Jacobs condoms issue was a separated incident, without precedent and/or followers. I was so wrong! Here comes Proper Attire! What sworn fashionista doesn’t dream of Planned Parenthood signed by her favorite designer? That feature really deserved to be mentioned on a golden list of Style To Do-s! (more pictures right after [...]
February 11th, 2009 by kpriss — Accessories, Designers
Manolo Blahnik has done it again! He was asked to create another iconic dress for the Coca-Cola Light bottle. His first one, created in 2005, was reportedly designed thinking at something that made Manolo smile. Now I think he’s just trying to re-edit the smashing success his bottle had back in 2005 (need I remind [...]
February 3rd, 2009 by kpriss — Accessories, Designers
There’s nothing stopping the designers to brand all over the place. I honestly believe this to be more disgraceful than graffiti tags! At least for those you don’t have to pay a dime! So here comes the glorious Louis Vuitton Card Deck Set (costing only $105)! I’m not a player myself so I wouldn’t have [...]
January 29th, 2009 by kpriss — Accessories, Luxury
Despite my sustained efforts, my car is sometimes transformed into my office! Is where I can make my phone calls: doctors, parents, friends and so on. It just so happens I had a Bluetooth addiction. But my Bluetooth headset gave up on me one morning and refused to light up and work. RIP. Next you [...]
January 20th, 2009 by kpriss — Accessories, Stylish Gadgets
