We live in hard fashion times! Hermès just launched a graphic design competition with Designboom.
Opening up to new prints and ideas is an incredible opportunity for new designers but also a popular maneuver from the French luxury house. With a given theme (animals, flowers, geometric design, horses, marine life) and silk as canvas, the contests’ [...]
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Hermès And Designboom Graphic Design Competition
June 10th, 2009 by kpriss — Accessories, Art & Deco, Designers, Luxury
Jimmy Choo Ft Elton John Collection
Designers team up for noble causes. Jimmy Choo has formed an artistic allegiance with Elton John Foundation against AIDS.
Together they issued a collection that will be included in Jimmy Choo’s next catalogue. The collection glams up from flip flops to more exclusive pieces, everything spiced in the most amazing mixed prints you could come [...]
June 6th, 2009 by kpriss — Bags, Designers, Luxury, Shoes
The House Of Lacroix Is Down!
Christian Lacroix’ style may be incredible, but that much mixing touches even the master! Reportedly selling zero clothing articles this year, the prestigious House of Lacroix just filed for bankruptcy, filing $14 Million financial loss in 2008. Is that the end for Christian Lacroix Couture house? the first to hit the crisis-dust? Let us hope [...]
May 29th, 2009 by kpriss — Designers, Issues, Luxury, Quick Links
Burberry Three Wrap Strap Watch
I really was a fan of Hermes Kelly 2 wristwatches. Simple, elegant, the double wrap strap had that je-ne-sais-quoi that caught my watch-eye indefinitely. (actually, price-definitely – I wouldn’t spend $1,400 on a watch!) Now, however, things have changed. There’s a three-wrap strap watch available now. From Burberry.
The only downside is that it’s for men. [...]
May 26th, 2009 by kpriss — Accessories, Luxury, Watches
Acne Designs Bianchi Racing Bikes
Acne is getting tired of clothes (and outrageous shoes) and goes into racing. Bicycling racing that is!
Teaming up with Bianchi and taking advantage of their 120 years of tradition in bikes, Acne fashioned up their bicycles. Adding two bright colors to the Bianchi palette (coral and yellow), Acne’s re-design is hardly noticeable. Maybe that’ll concentrate [...]
May 25th, 2009 by kpriss — Luxury, Sports
Summer 2009 It Accessories Chunky LV Bracelets
Not long ago I was piling up on necklaces, chunky, colorful necklaces! I had such fun playing with all those shapes and colors! I would do so again, but it’s not the same fun with three toddlers around!
Switching to bracelets could be an interesting option! Especially since Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2009 bracelets were declared the [...]
May 3rd, 2009 by kpriss — Jewellery, Luxury, Trends
The Power Plate By Kenzo Takada
Now just how breathtakingly stylish is that? The new Power Plate as designed by Kenzo Takada is now available.
The flowery Power Plate by Kenzo looks irresistible and it could be yours for just $10,600 (7,990 euros)! It really is a bargain!
You have to consider that the pink-blue-green flower-mix Power Plate as designed by Kenzo [...]
April 30th, 2009 by kpriss — Designers, Luxury, Sports, Stylish Gadgets
Hermès Knows No Recession!
There’s no rest for the luxury market it seems! Regardless of the recent economic worries, Hermès expands and estimates additional 86 work places available by 2011.
The news was first announced in the French media and now is ready to take the internet by storm. Numerous retail and fashion industry giants felt the cold hand of [...]
April 29th, 2009 by kpriss — Bags, Luxury




















