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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Kate Spade's New Handbag makes techy hot!

Kate Spade released a carryall handbag with a unique twist and whimsical nature. The bag comes in a Fire Engine Red and is made from Italian leather. This new piece is appropriately named All Typed Up Clyde Cross Body Bag and retails at $495. But for this innovative design, top quality manufacturing it is worth every penny. The bag features short handles and a cross body strap for ultra versatility, perfect for your average NYC gal. This bag is sure to inspire the internet junkie in us all!

- Kate Spade All Typed Up Clyde Cross Body Bag
- Italian smooth shiny goat hide with crinkled patent cowhide trim
- Handheld with cross body strap and zipper closure
- Double slide pockets, and interior zip pocket
- 14-karat light gold plated hardware and protective feet
- Custom woven black quick and curious jacquard lining
- 4.5" handheld drop length, shoulder strap measures 20"
- 9.4"h x 13.6"w x 5.7"d

Kate Spade's March Video

Kate Spade has released its color for March 2011: Yellow! Along with this they have released their March video and teamed up with Mother New York for this endeavor. This fun and quirky commercial has Kate Spade and springtime written all over it.
From the bright yellow and whimsical music to the quirky simplicity of the video, Kate Spade has caught our attention once again. Watch the video yourself and you be the judge. Whether you like Kate Spade or not, this video is sure to please all and leave visions of springtime in your head.

Viva Dubai!

Juicy Couture opened its doors at the Dubai Mall

Juicy is well known for its track suits and t-shirts however this new store has a little something different in mind. The new concept store will have a fresh look and feel using hues and tones of grey. 
The new store will carry extremely stylish dresses, classy shoes, unique accessories and of course handbags. 
The dresses are the main focal point this season.
The store screams Juicy in a new, sophisticated, yet still fun and young manner through everything from the exciting windows to the graffiti walls. This is definitely one shop you'll have to stop in to see yourself!

Juicy Store Front
Inside Juicy-Dubai1
Inside Juicy-Dubai2


Sunday, March 6, 2011

DKNY Fall 2011

Donna Karan showed her collection for fall 2011 and is receiving praise and grief.
This collection features brightly colored angora sweaters with bold patterns, houndstooth suits and skirts, pencil pants, wide-leg pants and tailored coats. Detailing includes a tux stripe or contrast color inserts.

This collection is aimed towards young, fashion lovers. Many felt her use of color and detailing were right on however, PETA is in an uproar over the use of real furs in her pieces.
Not to mention the collection aimed at this demographic may be ill received because of animal rights issues and the large amount of young people today who believe in using faux-furs over traditional real pelts.

Another issue is the price point. Much of the audience can find more affordable choices at places such as  URBAN OUTFITTERS,  H&M or ZARA and with the target audience being college aged women this may be a cause for concern.

To see all of Donna Karan's collections, including her Fall 2011 collection visit http://www.donnakaran.com/.

What's In a Name?

A lot apparently. Juicy Couture is suing a jacket company Jesus Juice Coature over stolen fonts. Jesus Juice Coature sells outerwear to higher clientle urban populations.
Juicy Couture is well know for their cursive "J" and found Jesus Juice Coature using the same type of fonts, which would be considered trademark infringement.
Juicy was upset when viewing Jesus Juice Coature's advertising on Myspace, Facebook, their blogs and to top it off a big NYC billboard.

I agree that Juicy is doing the right thing, even though the products each company produce are not in the least similar. Jesus Juice Coature just needs to invest in some new fonts.

Images of the dueling companies' advertisements are below. You decide.

OFFICIAL JUICY WEBSITE
OFFICIAL JESUS JUICE COATURE WEBSITE

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

The New Kate Spade Girl for Spring/Summer 2011 Revealed!


 Actress Bryce Dallas Howard has been hired on as the new face of Kate Spade's Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter 2011 advertisements.

This campaign breaks new ground in a few areas: this will be photographer Norman Jean Roy's (the 2011 campaign photographer) first fashion campaign and this is also the first time that Kate Spade New York is featuring a celebrity in its advertisements.

Bryce is a long time fan of the brand and they (Kate Spade) felt she embodies the ultimate New York woman.
Bryce is well known for her roles in Spider-Man 3, Terminator Salvation, The Village and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.

She is currently working on various projects for 2011. Her past and current work can be further researched at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0397171/.




Click to View Bryce Dallas Howard for Kate Spade 2011