Maison…Martin…Margiela….
It’s like hypnosis when I hear the those lovely three ‘M’s’ - and with the fall basically upon us, the merchandise has rolled in for both men & women. Naturally we focus on what’s “hot” for the ladies….but I am sure some of us have wondered what’s out there for the men…right? Well if not - well check out some of the accessories - MMM has given both sexes for the Fall/Winter months. So sit tight…and take a peek at what’s available after the jump….

Interested? Call: (212) 989-7612 For More Information & Availability

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Fashion has no set pattern….
Let’s face it….everything is old again! No matter how you would like deny it - the world of fashion is like a warped time machine. Do you remember the era of 80’s glam where lace was featured on almost everything? From gloves, to hats, straight back to those hideous wedding dresses with the shoulder pads? As a kid I hated lace & swore up and down that I would never be caught dead in anything covered in it. So does this mean that I am about to put my foot in my mouth on this notion? Heck no….in fact I stand by my code of arms…and shrug off the itchy polyester infused threads and go fourth in motion. Prada has went into motion for the fall…unveiling a collection of interestingly laced emblazoned handbags that are worthy of a few questionable stares. Hence I said stares….I never to contemplate purchasing it….just stare at it!

Ladies are you feeling it? TGIF!


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Talk about eye-popping Maison Martin Margiela is preparing to finally debut his fine jewelry collection this fall…giving “Super Size” an entirely new meaning. In partnership with Italy’s Damiani Group, the 14 piece collection is comprised of super sized oval linked necklaces, chunky rings, & earrings. The collection is set to arrive this November disbursed throughout 14 Margiela boutiques, along with a selection of fashion retailers which will include; Maxfield [in Los Angeles], On Pedder [In Hong Kong], 10 Corso Como [ in Milan], Exception [In Madrid], & Saba Song [In Vienna]. Like any other MMM piece be prepared to tighten up that back bone of yours…because this collection will cost you anywhere between $1,100 to upwards of $61,800. Currently the Maison Martin Margiela fine jewelry collection is being shown to retailers at Margiela’s Paris showrooms.

Gimme some….
Some of that ‘suga - suga’ on the Chanel side of things.

I’m still banking on the New York lottery to help upgrade my freaking closet! And while it’s smaller than a can of sardines…god bless the cracks and crevices that hold a huge Rubbermaid container filled handbags, a rack full shoes, boxes of sneakers, boots that barely get worn, jeans galore….with the notion that I am obsessed with adding more junk to my collection. Hey, this is the life and times of a woman with a serious problem. And I’ll be the first to admit that mere fact….but I would give up all of my worldly possessions just to dedicate alloted room to my Chanel shelf that holds only a small portion of items that sit lovely - in shrine like display deep inside of my dusty ass closet of mine. So let’s break fly this Friday and acknowledge that the fall is two months away! Yes….please believe that the summer months blow by fast! This upcoming seasons collection features nothing but the best from Unkie Karl…who has yet to hit me back via Crackberry! Until then I’ll wait around endlessly and hound the sales associates over at Chanel 57th street location - where they spend most of their time staring at this crazed black woman ravaging through their shoe department!

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Would you believe that Longchamp is only one of a handful of luxury companies that are still family-run? You’d better believe it….after 60 years in the game - Longchamp is still going on strong. In preparation for their 60 year anniversary Longchamp has collaborated with Belgian artist Jean-Luc Moeran, who is known for his tattoo-like rendering of shapes on photographs of iconic celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe & Madonna. Moerman put his craft to the test by emblazoning his trademark signature on 60 Lonchamp handbags. Each bag will be different from others. Moerman silk-screened individual bags with original designs will sold for $6,500. A set of reproduction Longchamp bags will be sold separately. Jean-Luc Moeran’s installation work will be on display at Longchamp’s anniversary bash July 2nd at the L’Elysée Montmartre in Paris. But the fun doesn’t stop there…Longchamp will be hosting another anniversary celebration July 14th at the NYC Soho Flagship location.

Ahhh…damn!
Let me say it again….DAMN!
It was surely bound to happen…at least I had one eye ball out on the tarp just to see who was going to run around the streets of NYC with this luscious Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Speedy 35. And while some feel that this bag is just a cheap way of exploiting commercialism behind art….I am here to say that it worked! Yeah….Takashi Murakami is our modern day Andy Warhol…but I ain’t even worried about ‘homeboy’ right now - even though he is the mastermind behind the whole thing! I am just fixated on the camo infused print emblazoned on this limited edition speedy. Let’s face it ladies…wishlisting is a total bitch! But if you have the funds to splurge…more power to you!

Interested? Call 212.759.5195 To Inquire About The Details / Visit Karen Kooper.com

With the price of gas…so many folks are contemplating using a their bicycles as a semi-permanent means of transportation. Not a bad idea if you ask me…..for one we would be helping the environment & well you can finally cancel your barely used gym memberships. So what happens when you find a limited bicycle that costs as much as a used car? Do you purchase it…or by pass on the notion - even if it comes from the house of Chanel? Well it seems as though last years much talked about limited edition Chanel Bicycle is currently on the ebay auction block. The starting bid for this limited edition piece begins at a cool $15,995 - with one current bid recorded. If you recall last October I first spoke about the limited Chanel bicycle, where the ‘house’ only 50 actual models were produced worldwide - leaving only 19 models stationed here in the US. So if you weren’t one of the lucky buyers of this limited edition bike…here is your chance to get your hands on one.

Interested? BID HERE

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Talk about ‘Bling..Bling”….wait! Does anyone even use that diabolical catch-phase anymore?
Anyway, I can’t even remember the last time I even wore a watch…..seriously! But I am in dire need of one. Simple of course…nothing too flashy! But I might have to put that notion on pause for a moment….meet the Le Cirque Animaile De Cartier collection! This collection contains three luxurious watches coming in rose gold, yellow gold, & white gold - and features some of my favorite creatures in the animal kingdom. My personal favorite has to be the elephant rose gold Le Cirque Animaile De Cartier watch - which is laced in a splendor of diamonds paired against deep rich onyx colored leather straps. I’m quite sure anyone spotted across NYC with a watch like this has to be escorted with armed guards…..will you be the one?


Interested? Call Cartier @ (212) 472-6400

Time is money for real….
In regards to watches timepieces we are captivated by the meticulous craftsmanship put into high end baubles. Chanel on the other hand still has me lured in on their trademark collection of J12 watches. I’ve even went as far as scanning ebay to look for a bargain just to get my hands on this highly sought after ceramic piece. As we all know exclusivity is the key to Chanel’s time line of success….and for $28,279 you can have Chanel’s power - boosted J12 Calibre - are you gagging yet?

Interested?  Call: 212.355.5050 For More Information / Or Your Local Chanel Boutique For More Information & Availability

Prada has spun the heads off of many eager fashion hounds, by creating a series of eye-popping multicolored Nappa handbags that are absolutely perfect almost any time of the day. This year women went on overdrive when James Jean took his ‘genius’ to the calfskin leather of Prada’s S/S 2008 Fairies collection. In the swirl of things…I’ve found my eyes scanning through the streets of NYC only to notice that tons of women have taken the time to purchase Prada’s Nappa Stripes Multicolor Small Hobo handbag. It could’ve been the fact that there was a previous Prada sale [two weeks ago] - then again…it could also be because these small handbags are just simply beautiful! I can’t lie, I was a skeptic about the small hobo upon first seeing it. Then after 15 minutes of heavy debating [with myself], I thought about all of the infinite possibilities of matching this mini hobo with a selection of bright / vibrant garbs….then I woke the hell up to take prior note of it’s jaw dropping 1K price tag. Ah hem….I’ll take a rain check…and an additional ‘mark - down’ discount price…thank you very much!

Interested? Visit: Bluefly.com / Or Call Prada @: (212) 334-8888 For More Information On Availability