I've put up a few new pieces on Steal my Clothes, and will be listing others this week! Enjoy.
Jess in NYC this week.
Yay. We like you better blonde Jess.
Again in NYC. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this looks like the interior of "What Comes Around Goes Around' in Soho...a great place for vintage if you don't want to search yourself and your willing to pay premium dollar (said with a tad sarcastic tone).
first pic courtesy of Splash, second: US Weekly
After much anticipation and waiting (on my part).
The unveiling of my new vintage Morabito alligator bag! I'm in love!!
Morabito is an established French luxury leather purveyor that was established on The Place Vendome in 1905. They are famous for high quality handbags.
It has been said of Morabito:
"LV is ubiquitous, Hermès extravagantly expensive, and Goyard (for now) is smartly and selectively distributed, but Paris has a number of purveyors of fine leather goods that don't have the international recognition of the big three. Ducas, in a small store on Rue d'Argenteuil, sells finely crafted bags and accessories with a resolutely masculine bent (from business card holders to cigar humidors and shoe bags) in exotic skins but at relatively reduced prices — one of the perks of not having an advertising budget. Where Avenue George-V meets Rue Francois-1er, Morabito, a luxury leather goods seller since 1905, operates a large store. Here, amid sensible ladylike ostrich bags with gold closures that bear a certain resemblance to one or two of Hermès' best-sellers, is a wealth of luggage and covetable (and blessedly unrecognizable) totes. A large grained calf travel bag is on offer for €950 and a chocolate-colored cabas of plain and grained calf with ostrich handles is €790. Of course there are plenty of expensive reptile skins available too, but one of the most beautiful offerings amid a line of glossy pastel stingray bags is the Palomar, a pearl gray box of the same skin that has heirloom written all over it (€2500)."
Frommers:
This glamorous leather purveyor was originally established by an Italian entrepreneur on the place Vendôme in 1905. In the 1990s, it was partially acquired by an organization in Tokyo. Today, from a site on the very glamorous rue François Ier, it sells chicer-than-thou handbags that begin at a bare minimum of 200€ ($260) and quickly climb to 9,120€ ($11,856) and more. Morabito also has suitcases -- some of the best in Paris -- for men and women. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 6:45pm; Saturday 11am to 6:30pm.
Transportation: Métro: George-V
P.S. Sorry for the quality of the photos, I couldn't seem to remove the glare, no matter which angle I photographed from.
You know I am a huge vintage shopper. So a few months ago when I stumbled upon a new store, Don the Verb, I was terribly excited. Yanina who runs the shop has a great selection of streamlined pieces, all carefully picked to represent a superb offering of sharp tailoring and impeccable taste. She has a wonderful collection of vintage French hair bows, stunning bags and great coat collection among other items. For those in the trade, there is also an archive of rare and exciting vintage French couture, 80's London street fashion and more for shoots and the like. Newly opened (in the Fall) I encourage all of you to stop by.
For those of you from out of town/country (which I know there are a great many) below and above is a selection of beautiful shots from the website showcasing some of her pieces for your fashion inspiration.
Note the alligator bag in the 3rd shot, I nearly bought this, its an amazing bag. Very Chanel-like in its boxish shape but in wild alligator like you can't find today. I believe it was around 365$, maybe a bit more, an excellent price anyway.
Aren't these photos great? Talk about evoking old world glamour, right?
Enjoy!
Located on 61 Delancey Street (between Allen and Eldridge). Take the F, J, M or Z to the Essex Street stop. Walk 3 and 1/2 blocks west on Delancey. Voila, there you are. By phone you can reach DTV at (212)219-7633.
Every time I see a photo of either of the Olsen twins I am so inspired. I just adore their style. I love the textures, the use of lots of black, a hint of color (in the red bottom of a Christian Louboutin or red nails), bits of fur and the most beautiful bags. The bag that MK has been carrying lately is SO awesome (see the two pics above and below) and it reminds me of my Morabito....(which btw is ready to be picked up from Artbag....I'm SO excited) so classic, will last forever and just timeless in that old Hollywood glamour way. I will post a pic of my Morabito next week.
Anyway, thought I'd post a whack of Olsen inspiration as the weather is FINALLY warming (well a bit, at least here on the East Coast) and we can trade our bulky layers for soft flow-y layers and dress how we'd like instead of how we must in order to deal with the weather. Love the mix of vintage with cutting edge glam. Very avant-garde chic. Obviously I don't agree with those that think they have terrible style, or maybe I just like the whole "geriatric Russian Hooker" look as it has been referred to.
Elements of Olsen style:
So first-off, I'll let you know, I am not a mom...nor am I pregnant...but still my obsession for fashion rolls over to baby-ware too, cute accessories, the best French baby clothing labels (my favorites are Tartine et Chocolat and Bonpoint) and of course baby bags (is this what they are called? anyway...whatever...they are just another form of bags!!) and of course the coolest strollers.
So imagine my delight when yesterday while thrifting for vintage treasures I laid my eyes upon a genuine Silver Cross British Pram. These are the Bentley of all baby-mobiles (or to put it in fashion-speak the Birkin of strollers). They are simply so well-crafted and last for generations. In England the tradition is to pass the Pram down from mother to daughter/son and so on. I had to have it. So now I am proudly the owner of a beautiful navy blue Pram from Silver Cross. It's on display in my living room, yes I realize this will require a bit of an explanation for some people, but I just love looking at it!
The hippest star moms have used them, SJP, Kate Hudson, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Posh Spice to name a few. The Queen used one and Princess Di strolled Prince Harry and William around in one as well.
I am currently slightly obsessed with trolling British Ebay for vintage Prams.
I think there is something really intriguing about a pram that has all this great history associated with it. It's so cute that many of the Ebay postings retell the story of how these prams have been passed through their families from one generation to the next.
And from "Blogging Baby", commentary on the indulgence that is the Silver Cross and admonishment for the Bugaboo (which at nearly $1000 isn't exactly something to sneeze at but is more accessible, like carrying a Louis Vuitton...everyone has one), I couldn't have said it better, love the witty banter:
If you are in NYC (or thereabouts):
The Pier Antiques Show runs today and tomorrow (March 17th and 18th).
Besides antiques there is also a fantastic section of Vintage clothing: 'Fashion Alley', with designers such as Hermes, Chanel, Pucci and more. Expect to find dresses, bags, hats, jewelry, jackets and coats, sunglasses (hopefully from France!!),shoes and sweaters etc etc!
SHOW HOURS: Saturday 9-6, Sunday 10-5
PIER 94, 12th Ave., @55th St., NYC
(212) 255-0020
I Love Resurrection. They have the most fabulous collection of vintage everything, but they are my most favorite and reliable source for vintage Chanel handbags and jewelry. If you haven't checked out their Nolita boutique, do. And after stop at one of my very favorite spots for lunch, Cafe Gitane, it's just a half block up the street!
Oh and I scored an amazing collection of vintage 80's jewelry last week, a few Chanel pieces, Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino and Christan Lacroix. I'll post this week!!!! I am SO excited.
RESURRECTION
217 MOTT STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10012
T: 212 625-1374
F: 212 625-1376
STORE HOURS: 11AM - 7PM
Cafe Gitane
242 Mott St., New York, NY 10012
at Prince St.
212-334-955
