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Patricia Field, stylist, boutique owner, and fashion icon, recently collaborated with MCM on a new handbag line: MCM by Patricia Field bags. Entirely constructed of canvas, with the exception of leather handles and lining, Patricia Field brought her downtown version of Gwen Stefani’s harajuku girls to MCM Boutique at the Plaza where she explained her disdain for Vogue and how she manages to wear a graphic green Pucci puffer coat and still look edgy.
Why did you choose to collaborate with MCM?
In the 80s’, the Patricia Field Boutique favorite was the MCM bag. All the “ghetto kids” would go crazy for MCM because it was the most expensive… but I wouldn’t do a collaboration with some cheesy handbag brand; I want something that has significance. Designers work together because they have something in common, not just to sell something. Also, I hate to say it but, MCM bags are very heavy so when I teamed up with them, I made them light and easy to carry.
What do you think about the publishing industry?
Well, bloggers are the new journalists! Of course, I gotta have my paper books, but you know the one thing I hate about magazines is how bulky they are and then after a while, you don’t even know why you saved them. But I tell you one thing, I would never buy a Vogue magazine. Not only because it’s so heavy, but because… I like something that helps everyone, not only thinks of helping itself or selling. Harper’s Bazaar isn’t like that; it stays true to magazines.
Being a “rebel”, how do you find working with such mainstream productions as “Sex and the City”?
I’m not a rebel, I’m an individual. I live a nice life and I’ve had nice things all my life. My favorite coat when I was ten years old was a Burberry!
Touch of Fabulous Trunk Show
“Have you seen their collections?” Touch of Fabulous founder Pamela Raley asked, with an enthusiastic gleam in her eye.
Unique fashion may be a term beaten to death by many trying to describe fashion collections, but Touch of Fabulous showcases emerging designers with polar opposite personalities whose creativity certainly shines.
Hare + Hart
Hare + Hart’s leather company proves that you can make a long distance relationship work. Emily Harrison, one half of Hare + Hart, lives in Argentina near where the leather is farmed and manufactured, while Jennie Engelhard (pictured left) stays in New York, managing the brand and distribution. Engelhard wore a standout piece from their current collection: the Donelan Tuxedo Blazer. Fitted beautifully, the leather tuxedo jacket is also creatively constructed with a suede shawl lapel. The duo stress that they use animal friendly leather by integrating safe practice and incorporating local leather workers in the process. They also plan to use excess leather from car seat manufacturers to minimize waste.
Check out Hare + Heart!
Abakus
Abakus Jewelry designer Marsha Chun-Matsubara’s wrist is swallowed by layers of spikes while dozens of black lace-covered pearls drape her other arm. Despite Abakus’ endless combination of heavy stones, spikes and animal skins, the heavy metal or gothic lifestyle doesn’t properly reflect Chun-Matsubara’s personal tastes. Instead, Chun-Matsubara says she is more “into nature and its material” and she draws inspiration for her designs from the actual women who would wear them. Although she describes herself as earthy, she has an especially sarcastic and quirky sense of humor, demonstrated by saying of the jumble of pearls on her arm: “Some psycho from Dallas flew all the way here to buy this.” Her popularity is not without reason as Abakus jewelry has garnered appearances in W Magazine, “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” and even collaborations with Patricia Field.
Larissa Bond Jewelry L.B.
Don’t let Larissa Bond’s looks fool you; this tomboy model turned jeweler exemplifies anything but bourgeois behavior. Slouched forward in a downtown leather jacket and tall boots, the natural born creator chats up a lighthearted storm with her Russian friend.
Hard to believe that she never wore jewelry until she reached her early 20’s, Bond’s collection is surprisingly delicate with a soft boldness. The word “LIFE” is crafted in a variety of tough cuffs, art deco earrings, and even a necklace. Taking a break from her rowdy behavior, Bond softens when she speaks of how the word “LIFE” holds a personal meaning — something that probably ties in with her rockstar ex-boyfriend.
Check out Larissa Bond Jewelry L.B.!
GOOGLE Conquers Fashion – Boutiques.com Launched
To Google, Fashion is just another market to revolutionize and add to their massive empire. The worst part is they know exactly how to do it. Yesterday, Google launched Boutiques.com, a social, fashion, and retail site like no other, with a massive multi-themed party, appropriately named “High Tech Fuses with High Fashion.”
Each section of Skylight Soho was transformed into a themed space including an Arabian nights harem, a heavenly boudoir, graffiti wall, and even a park! Other elaborate decorations for Google’s fashion expo included live models, a trapeze artist, breakdancers, laser and tattoo artists.
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“There’s got to be a better way to do this, fashion shows and everything,” an Editor of Paper Magazine said through the headphones of one of the many video displays.
Segueing into the new fashion age, Google’s Boutiques.com creates a community where users, including retailers, celebrities, and even bloggers (yay!), can show off their favorite products. The displayed clothing, shoes, bags and whatnot of all prices are then linked back to retail sites. Users can also follow each other, creating a social spending scene that may very well help uplift the slumping retail sector.
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