Timmy Woods pays tribute to the late king of pop with this Jackson handbag.

A white glove just like the one Michael Jackson used to wear is laid over this carved black purse. I really like the minimalism of the black wooden body, but I’m not so sure about that glove. It’s just a bit obvious, don’t you think?

It’d be easy to dismiss this purse as opportunistic if Timmy Woods weren’t such a fan of Michael Jackson and his work. She goes to great pains to stress how much she adored MJ’s music and dancing. She insists her tribute purse was “carved with love.” But I just don’t know.

I can’t help wondering whether it’s too soon. Or perhaps it’s just too tacky. I respect artists creating pieces in homage to personalities we’ve lost, but something about this Jackson handbag still feels a little off to me. No doubt that massive $500 price tag is contributing to that uneasy feeling. Is this a fitting acknowledgement of MJ’s achievements, or simply an attempt to cash in on his passing?

More Features of This Timmy Woods Tribute Purse

• Measures 8 x 6 x 2.5 inches

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Its name should attract interest, but it turn out that the Miss Marvelous is just another average bag from Tano.

That might seem like a harsh appraisal, but the label’s rested on its laurels for far too long. Adhering to a creative vision is admirable, but a fashion house can’t get by releasing carbon copies of its earlier work. Once upon a time Tano’s bags intrigued me, but after seeing the same old thing year after year, they’re getting stale.

You know what to expect here. The chocolate brown leather has a familiar waxy finish for just a hint of gloss. It’s set off by bold black leather accents. Silver buckles add to the Miss Marvelous’ utilitarian appeal.

It’s a reasonably practical bag, with a spacious interior and enough pockets to back it up. I wish these pouches were reinforced with leather to help them last, but they should do the job if they’re handled carefully.

The Miss Marvelous doesn’t really put a foot wrong. It’s likely to delight Tano fans. But I feel like I’ve seen it all before. Nice enough? Sure. But marvelous? Hardly.

More Features of This Tano Waxed Leather Hobo

• Magnetic snap closure
• Fully lined interior
• A single strap with a 14 inch drop
• Measures 14.5 x 17 x 4.5 inches

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Dolce & Gabbana is giving kids the chance to be just as fashionable as their designer loving parents with the launch of its first range for children.

The fall winter 2012 collection caters for newborns, toddlers, and young boys and girls aged from three to 10 years. Seasonally appropriate tweed joins feminine lace, crochet, polka dots, and fierce animal prints.

I’m also thrilled to see Dolce & Gabbana recreating some of its handbags in miniature, including a pint-sized Miss Sicily purse. It’s perfect for little girls wanting to emulate adult style makers like Madonna, Carey Mulligan, and Eva Herzigova, who all love the regular Miss Sicily.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been designing beautiful garments and accessories for years, but they admitted that applying their style know how to a kids collection has required a steep learning curve. While women are often happy to forgo functionality for glam looks, the children’s line needed to be more practical.

“It’s better to have sleeveless onesies and freedom of movement – kids don’t want to feel too constricted,” they explained to WWD. “This is an homage to Italy and to our tradition. It’s part of our culture and marks one of the most important moments in our lives.“

Dolce & Gabbana’s new children’s collection will hit stores near the end of July. Are you excited to see the famed Italian designers branching out?

[Source: Telegraph]

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Tignanello toots its own horn with the grandly named All Eyes on You Tote. It’s far too conservative to attract too many eyeballs, but it’s a good example of a traditional tote purse.

It’s a shame Tignanello has given this tote such a grand name, because it raises our expectations sky high. We require an attitude adjustment to really appreciate all this tote has to offer.

As a bag for attracting attention, the All Eyes on You fails. But as a wardrobe staple, this tote performs very well. Its beige color is evergreen and unobtrusive, and its pebbled leather made to last. Its handles look a bit too long for the bag’s body, but you’ll be glad for the extra length once you’re wearing a thick winter coat.

It’s also got more pockets than we could hope for. You’ll note the zippered ones on the front and back, and the handy slide pockets on the side. And rest assured, there’s plenty more on the inside. There you’ll find a central zippered compartment, which conveniently divides the generously sized interior into three easy to manage sections. Smaller pockets are built into the side walls to manage gadgets and other necessities.

The All Eyes on You is a really clever tote, and while it won’t garner the envious stares its name promises, it will deliver value for $149.

More Features of This Tignanello Pebble Leather Tote

• Top zip closure
• Fully lined interior
• Metal feet on the base
• An interior key fob
• Dual handles with a 10 inch drop
• Measures 4 x 15 x 9 inches

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Prada’s transported its models into a video game world for its striking fall winter 2012 advertising campaign.

The ads feature a who’s who of up and coming fashion beauties including Anne V, Iselin Steiro, Madison Headrick, Elza Luijendijk, Vanessa Axente, and Magdalena Frackowiak. Steven Meisel shot the girls staring blankly on the steps of a geometrically designed videogame world.

Prada’s used some interesting techniques here. By giving the models the same vacant stares, they lose focus. Instead we’re drawn into that bold background, with its unusual dimensions and perspectives.

But is an ad really successful if we find ourselves looking at the backdrop rather than the models and the clothes and apparel they’re wearing? I found myself spending some time taking in these commercials, but the fashions didn’t hit me as much as what surrounded them. I quite like the look of those patent mini doctor bags, but it took me a while to notice them. Should an advertisement instantly draw attention to the products it’s selling, or does the Prada ad work because it inspires us to look at it longer?

I’m not sure I have the answers, but I appreciate Prada trying something new. This is a very different campaign to others that have cropped up this season. What are your impressions?

[Source: Fashionista]

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I’m not sure what it has in common with Canada, but I’ve fallen hard for the charms of Susan Farber’s Maple Leaf clutch.

After seeing so many frilly creations from Susan Farber, I’m glad the designer’s decided to step out of her box. While those designs were initially endearing, they started to feel a bit samey after a while.

The Maple Leaf marks a new, tougher direction for Susan Farber. The simple roll shaped purse is dotted with rows of silver square studs. By choosing squares rather than the usual round metal accents, Susan Farber’s ensured her purse feels fresh.

The Maple Leaf’s leather is also gorgeous. The poppy red skin has a waxy treatment which gives it a gloss that’s subtler than patent, but still eye-catching.

The Maple Leaf is also more convenient than most purses of its ilk. With a zippered pocket and detachable leather strap, this is the kind of clutch you could easily work into your daytime wardrobe.

And if you can take it out in the daylight hours, you’ll certainly see value for your $298.

More Features of This Susan Farber Studded Clutch

• Magnetic closure
• Fabric lined interior
• Measures 7 x 10 x 2 inches

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We’re used to Sun N’ Sand creating big beach totes, but with the Summer Shore it shows us what it can do on a smaller scale. This cute wristlet has the summery aesthetic the label’s famous for without any bulk.

This playful purse is crafted from carefully woven natural fibers. Although there’s nothing natural about the colors Sun N’ Sand’s chosen. The Summer Shore is available in a lurid range of hues, including fuchsia and turquoise. These tones are perfect for warm weather wear, but I do wish Sun N’ Sand offered us a natural alternative. I imagine this wristlet would have looked much more mature in a gentle beige.

Perhaps the Summer Shore doesn’t care about capturing the adult market though. Its beaded decoration looks a bit tacky to me, but I’m sure young girls would embrace the jewels. They’d no doubt approve of its price too, a bargain in anyone’s language at $14.95.

Personally I think the Summer Shore looks like the kind of purse you might find at the souvenir shops of coastal towns. It’s got a flirty beach feel to it, but it’s lacking the quality women of discerning tastes crave. If you’re looking for a fun coin purse for the summer you could probably do worse, but there are also a lot better examples out there.

More Features of This Sun N’ Sand Woven Wristlet

• Zip top closure
• A wrist loop
• Measures 13 x 6 x 1 inches

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How do you make a good designer knock-off? Enlist some of the workers from the genuine fashion house! Just don’t expect your efforts won’t catch up with you!

We all know Hermes doesn’t take counterfeiting lightly. Just a month after it saw 34 online fraudsters shut down, it’s helped French police bust another counterfeiting ring. The twist is that Hermes employees were working for the crims.

This was no small time operation either. Estimates suggest that just one branch of the ring raked in around 18 million euros, or roughly $22 million, in profits. It took 12 months to bring the shysters to justice.

It’s unclear exactly how the Hermes employees were involved, but the counterfeit workshops were filled with Hermes’ superior leather skins. Around a dozen arrests were made, and two Hermes employees have been shown the door. That might be just the tip of the iceberg though, as insiders suggest more staffers may be sacked during further investigations.

We’ve seen a lot of high profile court cases involving counterfeiting lately. It seems fashion houses are becoming increasingly protective of their creative works, and will no longer tolerate their reproduction. But we’ve never seen employees turning on their employer like this. You know what they say about biting the hand that feeds you! I can’t imagine these workers ever finding another job in the fashion industry, can you?

[Source: Fashionista]

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