Bottega Veneta Launches Personalization Service
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With Bottega Veneta's new customization service, you can put your personal stamp on your next accessory from the brand
Bottega Veneta is the latest fashion house to venture into the realm of personalisation, with the launch of a bespoke service allowing shoppers to adorn the latest accessories collection with their initials.
Available through the brand’s e-commerce stores, the service has its own dedicated microsite, www.bottegavenetainitials.com, where customers can create their personalised piece.
Women can select from a range of small leather goods, shoppers, wallets, cases, and a belt. For men, items include a tote, a cross-body bag, two wallets, and a belt. Once the product has been selected, a choice of four leather colors are available, while there are eight shades of lettering to choose from.
Following in the footsteps of labels such as Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta will also launch the service for its luggage in July.
Other major fashion houses to have embraced the consumer demand for personalised fashion include Goyard and Prada, which offer everything from customised sunglasses to biker boots. Meanwhile, visitors to the Burberry Bespoke site can create their own take on the British label’s iconic trench coat, changing details including color and length.
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Cruise in style with Gucci’s travel bags
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From Gucci’s cruise 2012 line, these large canvas-and-leather totes evoke sun-soaked vacations, with room to throw in anything you might need for a weekend beach holiday or a leisurely jaunt on a luxury yacht. It’s available in a few variations, featuring the blue/red/blue and green/red/green signature webs on off-white canvas and finished with blue leather trim and rope details.
Website: www.gucci.com
Python Mini Stam Bag by Marc Jacobs
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Harrods presents in exclusive for sale this luxury handbag designed by Marc Jacobs, Pretty in pink, Mini Stam bag is a chic way to incorporate python print into your look. Wear it in the crook of your arm for all to admire.
Price Cost: £ 2,720.00 - Visit Harrods >
Hermès Diamond Birkin, one of the most sought-after handbags in the world, expected to bring $80,000+
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An Hermès Diamond Birkin, with Diamond and White Gold hardware - a beautiful example of one of the most exceptional handbags made - is expected to bring $80,000+ when it comes across the block on Dec. 6, as part of Heritage Auctions' Handbags & Luxury Accessories Signature® Auction at the company's Design District Annex, 1518 Slocum Street.
"As one of the rarest, most sought-after and valuable bags in the world, the Hermès Diamond Birkin - with a retail price more than $140,000 - should get significant attention," said Matthew Rubinger, Director of Luxury Accessories at Heritage. "It would make quite a Christmas for one savvy collector."
In compliment to the Diamond Birkin, Heritage will offer an Hermès Himalayan Crocodile Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware, in pristine condition, with an estimate of $60,000+.
"The Holiday Luxury auction has been carefully curated to feature some of the most sought-after, hardest-to-get and rarest bags and accessories in the world," said Rubinger. "Over the last year the category has gained traction with smart collectors, and an immense following, which has given Heritage the ability to pick and choose the very best pieces for this auction, with all the top names."
As evidenced by the top offerings in the auction, no name can trump Hermès in the world of high-end handbags, and no less that 20 Birkin bags and 20 Kelly bags anchor the 550+ luxury accessories in the auction, an Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Birkin Bag, with Gold hardware (Estimate: $7,000+) and an Hermès Orange H Clemence Leather Kelly Bag, with Palladium Hardware (Estimate: $6,000+) being two of the most sought-after of each.
Exotic handbags are always in demand and among those offered in the Heritage Dec. 6 auction is a trio sure to turn heads: An ultra rare Chanel Black Matte Crocodile Oversize Paris-Baritz Tote Bag, that retails for more than $30,000 is expected to bring $15,000+, while a very rare Yves St. Laurent Matte Chocolate Crocodile Large Muse Bag, with Gold Hardware is estimated at $7,000+ and a Giorgio Armani Runway Beige Matte Alligator Large Shoulder Bag, with Gold Hardware, which was released only in the flagships boutiques and carried an original retail of $25,000, is expected to bring $3,000+.
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Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Mirada is for the vintage lovers
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If you have already taken a liking for the LV Alma BB bag, there is no way that you would not admire the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Mirada that has the same rich grandeur which its predecessor possessed.
The glossy, chocolate tinted bag is named “Mirada” which translates into gaze. It is aptly named so as one gaze at the soft-rounded curved bag with vintage details could send you back to old times when sophistication was at its very best.
The bag is made of feminine Monogram Vernis leather and its key elements are its patent leather trimmings, golden brass hardware with engraved tuck lock, soft textile lining and interior/exterior pockets.
The bag comes in two rich colors- Amarante and Rouge Fauviste.
You can pick it up from Louis Vuitton stores for $2600.
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Victoria Beckham’s exclusive handbag for Selfridges
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As the month of July comes to an end, prudent shoppers will soon start making up their gift list for the holiday season that comes at the end of the year.
And as an ideal Christmas gift for her, Victoria Beckham has designed a one-off gift; a unique white crocodile skin handbag.
Beckham, who owns over 100 Hermes Bags herself, has created the bag which comes with personalization options. It can be made-to-order with a hand-stamped owner's name or a personal message.
While PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), which has looked down heavily on Victoria for her use of exotic skins on her designs, an unfazed Selfridges, London put up the £8,995 (almost $15,000) bag as a part of its white themed collection.
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Prada Unveils the $40,000 Handbag in Limited edition
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This week, Prada debuts a deliciously sumptuous looker for the big money spenders.
The limited-edition handbag (word is only 22 bags were designed), priced at $40,000, is made of crocodile skin and lined with ultra soft nappa leather. The bag also comes with a treat inside- a detachable clutch, perfect for a night out on the town. And to ensure exclusivity, the bag features a metal tag with a code number.
The exclusive bag comes in two styles and a variety of colors- tobacco brown, black, red, and dark blue.The limited edition bag is only available at the Madison Avenue, Beverly Hills, and Las Vegas Prada boutiques.
Pricing and other information are available upon request.
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Fendi Zucca Handbag 2011
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The Fendi Zucca Handbag is perfect for the woman that wishes to purchase a bag that is clearly a Fendi while making it extremely visible for everyone to see.
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Alexander McQueen New Box knuckle-duster leather clutch
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A wonderful handbags elaborately embellished with a skull and lotus blossom knuckle-duster clasp, Alexander McQueen's gold textured leather clutch is a striking evening accessory. Carry this eye-catching piece to add a touch of the label's signature cool to your cocktail looks.
Buy Now €1,243.06
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Prada Vitello Daino Hobo, Handbag of the Day
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I never do well with white personally (I'm
one of those that people that magnetically attracts red sauce and
wine) but always think solid white bags look so crisp and
refreshing, especially in the winter when there's so much
darkness around. Prada plays up the stark
factor on their white
Vitello Daino
Hobo in 'bianco' pebbled calfskin. It feaures
bright gold hardware, a small logo placed front and center, and
double top handles with a detachable shoulder strap. Inside
you'll find their signature jacquard lining and one zip pocket.
$1,395[via Luxist ]













