Salvatore Ferragamo will launch its first online trunk show tomorrow, August 5. The virtual display will feature the prestige label’s latest ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, and of course, its handbags.

The online exhibition features a styling tool which allows customers to mix and match the collection’s pieces, to see how they work together. Shoppers can also share the looks via Twitter or Facebook to get feedback from their friends.

Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann, the granddaughter of Ingrid Bergman and a longtime friend of the designer, will model the fall and winter collections for the show, just as she did in the label’s fall 2011 look book. She said she loved being part of that publication, as she has been a longtime admirer of the fashion house, and because its new season clothes are “gorgeous.”

“The materials are luxurious and the designs are fun and feminine with a hint of strong men’s tailoring. I found the collection to be glamorous and sexy but still chic and sophisticated!“

Fashion lovers will also get a sneak peek at new images from the fall advertising campaign, featuring Daria Werbowy and Mathias Lauridsen. Fashion photographer Mikael Jansson captured these new shots at Villa d’Este in Italy’s Lake Como region.

The online exhibition will give Salvatore Ferragamo fans a chance to pre-order goodies from the fall collection. As the show will be online for three weeks, there’s plenty of time to get your orders in. However sadly, the opportunity will only be extended to customers living in the United States. Thankfully we can all browse though! The Salvatore Ferragamo online trunk show will go live on the fashion house’s website tomorrow.

[Source: Examiner]
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Alexis Hudson shows us what happens when you add too many elements to a clutch purse with the Adelaide.

There’s a lot to like here, but when it’s mixed up with so many other features it’s hard to appreciate them. The gleaming golden buckles are really lovely. I like the way they make this purse feel like a glammed up mini messenger bag. But the pink snakeskin finish takes this purse from glam to gaudy. It’s just too much; too much pink and too much mottling. The raised leather petals are interesting but also not entirely successful. I guess they’re vaguely serpentine, but they just further muddy an already cluttered exterior.

The Adelaide is a good sized clutch, but I’m not sure Alexis Hudson has done enough with the space. A mirror underneath the flap is a convenient addition, but a zippered pocket would have made more sense than the open one provided. I also think this clutch is a little large to be without a shoulder strap.

Perhaps the use of high quality leather helps to justify its $450 price tag, but this doesn’t look like a high quality clutch and it doesn’t really behave like one. Leather or no, I can’t see value here.

More Features of This Alexis Hudson Buckle Clutch

• Made from Italian leather
• Magnetic snap closure
• Brushed gold-toned hardware
• Measures 10 x 7 x 2.5 inches

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Lulu Guinness is making her first foray into the world of travel bags with the launch of luggage range, called The World is Your Oyster, next week. There are two lines in the collection: the upmarket Sealed with a Kiss bags pictured and the more affordable Our Lips are Sealed range.

It’s easy to see why I’ve fallen for the Sealed with a Kiss bags. The rolling travel cases are available in red and black and three different sizes. Each glossy suitcase is covered in three-dimensional puckered lips, Lulu Guinness’ favorite signature motif. But they’re not all about looks. Each one has the new aircraft-style wheels, offering 360-degree movement, soft ergonomic carry handles, fully lined stripy interiors, and mirror shaped zipper pulls.

If you can’t afford the hard-case varieties, perhaps the softer Jacquard material bags of the Our Lips are Sealed line will be more your speed. This collection features a trio of two-wheeled carry cases, a shoulder bag, and a carry on cabin purse. Each one has ergonomically positioned handles to help you stow them in overhead plane lockers. They also feature signature lip prints, although the subtle black on black design isn’t quite as showy.

The Lulu Guinness travel bags will be available at Lulu Guinness’ New York flagship store and the designer’s website.

[Source: Glamazon Diaries]

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Alexander McQueen was known as a fashion rebel, but every now and then his legacy label delivers an accessory that’s relatively quirk free. There may not be a space in your closet for skull-decorated minaudieres or knuckle duster clutches, but I’m sure we could all use a bright blue hobo like the Chanter.

Saturated color is predicted to be big this fall, so I’m sure this royal blue Chanter will fit right in. That color makes this hobo feel very regal, and vibe is further emphasized by the military coat-like golden studs. I love the way the fashion house has used studs of different sizes, and restricted them to the sides and base to avoid overkill. Studs might be on the way out, but they’re applied so artfully here that you wouldn’t know it.

We always feel a bit pampered when we’re carrying an Alexander McQueen accessory, and this one’s no exception. The dip in the zip top makes sure the Chanter fits snugly under our arm, while the high quality suede feels luxurious to touch. This fabric rarely looks as good after a few seasons, but those studs on the base should offer a bit of protection where you need it.

Alexander McQueen bags never come cheaply, and at $3150 the Chanter is no exception. I’ll need to receive a significant raise to ever contemplate spending that amount on a handbag, but if I ever have that kind of cash to spare this one would tempt me!

More Features of This Alexander McQueen Studded Hobo

• Double stitched seam
• Fully lined interior
• Made in Italy

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Aldo has an uncanny knack for interpreting modern trends for less. With this Goetter, the budget fashion house takes on nudes.

I must admit, I’m not the biggest fan of a nude color palette. It’s very now, but the shades always seem a bit washed out and boring to me. However the hue of the Goetter is warmer than most, and it comes closer to winning me over than the rest. And then there’s the soft, relaxed pleating, which adds interest to the Goetter’s voluminous synthetic body.

It’s the little touches that really impress me though. The braided handle is really interesting, and the pair of zippered pockets a seamless addition to the front of the bag. I’m not sure whether the unusual orientation will make those pockets very user-friendly, but I appreciate the way they work on a purely aesthetic level.

The Goetter is one of those Mary Poppins purses that seems to fit everything you need along with the kitchen sink. All that space makes us feel pampered, but it might make the Goetter a little difficult to manage. Attaching the longer cross-body strap should make things that much easier though.

I’d have called this bag affordable at $100, but at $45 it’s an absolute bargain!

More Features of This Aldo Cross-Body Bag

• Zip closure
• Measures 14 x 13 inches

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Fashion is evolving, with more designers moving away from traditional leather and exotic skins and embracing eco-friendly alternatives. Evolve45 is one accessories label that embodies that shift towards sustainability.

The fashion house is the brainchild of Sara Marston, the daughter of a self-taught furniture designer and craftsman. She originally took a different path and began working as an entertainment lawyer before her own passion for design became too strong to ignore.

She established her company in the early days of the eco-movement, at a time when stylish sustainable options were virtually unheard of. Seeing a gap in the marketplace, she put pen to paper and began to design handbags that are as good looking as they are green.

Most Evolve45 bags are crafted from vegetable tanned Italian leather. Of course many animal activists believe any bag made from genuine leather cannot truly be considered green, so it’s exciting to see she also offers vegan accessories, which are also made from environmentally friendly responsible fabrics. Both alternatives are fully lined with organic cotton for the final green touch.

Evolve45’s current fall/winter collection is very small. There are just three bags available: the Urban Nature tote, Bare Mary satchel, and Pure New York clutch. However I always value quality over quantity. By focusing on just a few designs, Marston has ensured each one is memorable.

Sadly the Evolve45 website doesn’t have an online store, but you can place orders via phone or e-mail. These details are provided on the Evolve45 order info page.

[Source: Evolve45 website]

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I’ve often admired Alaia’s accessories, but I think that the label’s gotten a bit lazy with this Suede Shoulder Bag.

This isn’t a bad bag, but it is a bit boring. The suede is lovely and soft, but the chocolate brown shade makes it a bit dull. The shape is timeless but also a bit pedestrian. Some girls may love its clean look, but I just wish there was something here to get me excited. It all adds up to a bag that might not go out of fashion, but also won’t impress. And frankly, for $1395 I want to be impressed!

As I said, I can’t really fault this bag. Its straps are long enough to easily sit on your shoulder, and it’s packed with enough pockets to keep us organized. Its very well made, and luxurious too with its leather lining. The base really deserves metal feet, as suede is notoriously easy wearing, but it’s the only obvious oversight.

Oh, except for style. This shoulder bag really needs more pizzazz to justify such a high price tag. It might not have the Alaia name attached, but I’m sure you could find a comparable brown suede bag for far less.

More Features of This Alaia Brown Shoulder Bag

• Silver hardware
• Zip top closure
• Dual top handles with an 8 inch drop
• Measures 11 x 8 x 5 inches

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