Alessandra Facchinetti is leaving Valentino after less than a year as creative director. She was allegedly fired only two hours after the brand’s ready-to-wear show in Paris on Friday.

Style By Me is reporting that Ms Facchinetti was bitter about her dismissal after reporters told her she was being replaced. Her employment was apparently terminated because she was unwilling to draw on Valentino’s exhaustive archives for inspiration.

Valentino’s accessorie designers Maria Grazia and Pier Paulo Piccioli will step into the position, and they already have the endorsement of the big man himself!

“They (Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli) are two serious capable professionals that I had alongside me for many years,” Valentino Garavani said. “They always demonstrated an enormous respect and love for my work.

“There is an existing archive with thousands of dresses where they can draw and take inspiration from to create a Valentino product that is relevant today. It is a shame that their predecessor didn’t feel this need …“

Ouch! Alessandra Facchinetti replaced Mr Garavani when he stood down in January.

[Source: Telegraph and Style By Me]
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Girls on the go will love the everyday appeal of this classic Marino Orlandi sling bag.

It’s made of lush Italian leather in a delicious caramel color. This warm shade is so versatile you can wear it in any season. The traditional sling shape is embellished by the large embossed Marino Orlandi and some funky gold studs.

Open the top zip to reveal the spacious interior. It’s so deep you can easily carry a magazine for your daily commute, or a spare pair of shoes for walking home from the bar! Organization is also made easy thanks to the generous zippered compartment and cell phone slip.

A bag this beautiful deserves to be protected. Marino Orlandi has taken care of it, fitting the base with durable brass feet to prevent scuffs and scrapes.

More Features of This Marino Orlandi Leather Handbag

• Top zip
• A double convertible strap measuring 56 inches
• Fully lined interior
• Measures 13 x 13 x 8 inches

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Invasive baggage checks, delayed and canceled flights, bumper-to-bumper traffic: traveling can be a real nightmare. We all love a vacation, but getting to your dream destination is often a headache. Rolling tote bags give you one less thing to worry about. These convenient wheeled bags help you minimize stress and maximize your packing potential!

The biggest advantage of a rolling tote bag is its space-saving ability. These clever handbags are wide, tall and deep, which makes them perfect for carrying everything you need to enjoy your time away. Their sleek styling also makes them a dream when flying. You can even find rolling totes that are small enough to use as carry on luggage, saving you time at the baggage claim area.

It seems like whenever you’re at an airport you have to walk for miles to board your flight. Why struggle with a bulky bag when you can glide by with a wheeled tote?

Standard suitcases tend to be found in basic shades like black, blue, and red if you’re lucky. Thankfully rolling totes are available in a wide range of colors and styles, so you can choose one to really suit your personality.

Wheeled tote bags are also a lot more affordable than conventional luggage. That extra cash in your purse should come in handy on your next vacation!

[Image Source: Richardmasoner/Flickr]

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October is breast cancer awareness month. With one in eight women contracting the deadly disease, we all need to sit up and pay attention. Fashion lovers can show they care with these fun handbags.

Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists. These tireless men and women work to save lives, ensure quality care for breast cancer sufferers, and fund further research for a cure. This important charity has designed two cute backpacks for busy women. Choose from the sexy pink Cure on the Go backpack or the classic white drawstring variety. Both cost less than $10 from the Komen Promise Shop.

Designer Tory Burch has designed a limited edition pink and navy tote and matching cosmetic bag to celebrate breast cancer awareness month. Ten percent of all October sales of this spacious shopper, and all the other Tory Burch bags, will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  This vital resource funds innovative breast cancer research worldwide and increases public awareness about breast health.

Online retailers are also doing their bit to help out. eBags promises to donate 10% of the sales from any pink bag to Komen for the Cure, while Handbag Report will donate a whopping 20% of the proceeds from pink purses to the breast cancer charity of your choice.

There’s never been a better time to think, and wear, pink!

[Source: Handbag Report]
[Image Source: Komen Promise Store and Tory Burch]

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Unleash your inner goddess with this striking clutch from Kara Ross.

We’ve all seen so many snakeskin purses that their appeal is starting to wane. But this beautiful clutch generates new interest by using gorgeous anaconda skin. Those big bold markings are so distinctive, and utterly compelling. The natural glazed skin is accented by black lizard trim.

But the luxury doesn’t stop there. The front tab features a stunning faceted onyx surrounded by shiny gunmetal hardware. It’s dazzling, and the perfect finishing touch for this very special purse.

Inside there’s a zippered pocket in the back wall and a slip pocket in the front. The pockets are lined with luxurious fabrics like leather, anaconda snakeskin, and gold faille.

Every Kara Ross purse is handcrafted to ensure it retains its own individual character. If you’re an original, surely you deserve to carry a clutch that’s as unique as you are!

More Features of This Kara Ross Dea Goddess Purse

• Magnetic closure
• Beige suede interior
• A gold metal name on interior pocket
• Measures 11.5 x 4.75 x 1.25 inches

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Hollywood heavyweights Dennis Hopper and Gwyneth Paltrow have teamed up for a very special short film. But they’re not the stars. The honor goes to Gwyneth’s gorgeous Tod’s Pashmy bag!

Dennis Hopper stepped behind the camera to direct Gwyneth in Tod’s Pashmy Dream. The stunning actress doesn’t stretch her talents very far, playing a famous star in Italy. In the middle of an interview she’s bombarded by the paparazzi and has to make a run for it. In all the commotion she leaves her precious Tod’s Pashmy purse behind!

This sets up a modern day love story, with the dapper reporter pursuing Gwyneth to return her luxury designer handbag. Exactly where does one find such a sexy Italian man with an eye for high class fashion?

This video goes behind the scenes of the shoot, capturing all the energy of this lavish production. Then you can see the finished result at FabSugar!

[Source: FabSugar]

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Sugar and spice and all things nice: that’s what this Roxy bag is made of! The Sugar Baby is a sweet and sassy backpack which is guaranteed to make an impression in the classroom.

The sturdy cotton canvas exterior is embellished with a bold black and white logo print. It also features a subtle black Roxy logo embroidered on the front pocket.

There’s plenty of room for your books, pens, and folders in the Sugar Baby’s spacious interior. Long zippers featuring cute Roxy key pulls ensure all your school supplies stay safe and secure inside.

The shoulder straps are padded and adjustable for maximum comfort and style.

More Features of This Roxy Sugar Baby Book Bag

• A top-carry handle
• Measures 16 x 12 x 5 inches

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Hang onto the summer sunshine just a little longer with this fun tote bag from Liz Claiborne. This adorable handbag makes me think of the beach with its colorful stripes and casual style.

It’s made of durable nylon so you know it’ll last for years to come. The white fabric is the perfect background for the vibrant vertical stripes. The exterior also features a handy flap pocket for those goodies you need at your fingertips.

The fully lined interior is luxuriously spacious and simple. There’s a zippered pocket for loose change and other valuables, and a zip top close to keep all your goodies safely inside.

You might not be hitting the surf anytime soon, but that’s OK. This tote bag is so versatile it would make a fantastic shopper, a fun gym bag, or a great everyday handbag.

More Features of This Liz Claiborne Striped Handbag

• Dual shoulder straps with a 5 inch drop
• Measures 11.5 x 8 x 4 inches

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A feisty Malaysian housewife went to extremes on Wednesday when her handbag was snatched by a motorcycle-riding thief. But she wasn’t giving up her prized posession so easily. She gave chase on her own motorbike!

Possibly inspired by Angelina Jolie’s bike chase in Tomb Raider the determined 41-year old woman chased the bag snatcher for 100 meters. After driving the thief down she intentionally crashed her bike into his, causing them both to fall off. She then screamed for help, attracting passersbys who apprehended the man.

The robber was handed over to police, who believe he was also involved in other bag snatching cases around the Cukai area of Northeast Malaysia.

We all know a good handbag is a woman’s best friend, but how many women would have the guts to do something like this? I know I’d have surrendered mine! This is one serious case of girl power! It reminds me of some of these great stories about angry women toting handbags!

[Source: The New Strait Times Online]
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You’ll be stylish, sophisticated, and sexy carrying this bold Jeanne handbag from Lanvin.

Its red leather finish makes a real statement, but that’s not all. This lush fabric the perfect complement to the polished silver-tone hardware. The signature push-lock closure gives the purse a real retro feel while keeping your goodies safe inside.

The simple interior is uncluttered to make the most of the space on offer. But there’s still a handy slip pocket for stashing your credit cards, drivers license, and other little essentials.

The brown leather and chain strap is effortlessly cool, making this purse perfect for busy girls who just like to grab and go!

More Features of This Lanvin Retro Red Shoulder Bag

• Logo satin lining
• A logo plate charm
• Measures 6.5 x 11.5 x 1.5 inches

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