Legendary Lady Dior Handbag
Posted on January 2, 2009
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Today designers all over the world create thousands of exclusive things but only few of them go down in history and become legendary. Thanks to Princess Diana Lady Dior handbag became a really cult handbag. A lot of famous women have chosen it as a unique accessory.
Lady Dior was released in mid 1990s when the creative manager of Dior Company was Gianfranco Ferre. At first the bag became popular when the First Lady of France Madam Chirac began to wear this exclusive Dior bag as she thought that the bag was gorgeous!
Later Lady Dior handbag became a deep success when Lady Di preferred it to the other handbags. In fact, it is Princess Diana’s name that was added to the bag’s name. It is still unknown whether it was merely a coincidence or the handbag was named Lady Dior on purpose. But anyway the legendary princess made this fashionable accessory a real success, provoked heightened interest in it and at the same time made it a symbol of a refined taste.
By the way, the legendary bag is pretty conservative. Lady Dior handbag design has not changed at all – it has a traditional square or rectangular shape, quilted flap, two short straps and a chain. Metal charms in the form of capital letters D, I, O, R are the only decoration. Though its colors are restrained the bag looks chic – it is worth of being given the name ‘lady’! The range of colors is black, white and pink.
Initially only the first ladies and celebrities could afford such a bag but now it can be bought at a much more moderate price. Dior brand has presented several models at the approximate price of 800 - 3000$. Catch the opportunity!
In the year 2008 the advertising campaign identity of Lady Dior handbag was Marion Cotillard. In the history of Lady Dior handbag there were such celebrities as Monica Bellucci, Diana Kruger and Carla Bruni among those who advertised it. Last year John Galiano designed the cosmetics bag for Diorissime cosmetics. And he derived inspiration from legendary Lady Dior handbag!
Durable Luxurious Bags: Goyard History Review
Posted on December 30, 2008
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One hundred years ago members of the British Royal family, the American President, the emperor of Russia were among those who placed their orders with Goyard Company. And nowadays many celebrities who prefer individuality to changeable fashion buy Goyard products. Classical models and high quality are the constituents of the brand’s success.
In the year 1853 Francois Goyard started his own suitcase and holdall production business. Soon the products began to enjoy wide popularity both in France and abroad. And after a time Goyard leather bags, suitcases and sponge bags decorated with characteristic geometric pattern were worn by the richest people in Europe.
In 1988 Goyard Company turned over a new leaf when the company’s management was passed into the hands of Jean-Michel Signoles who was a designer. He introduced bright colours, widened the range of models, which restored the slightly dwindled popularity of the brand.
The owners of Goyard Company have never spent money on advertising preferring to work for the charmed circle of customers. Among the patrons of Goyard brand are a lot of celebrities: Catherine Deneuve, Vanessa Paradis, Audrey Tautou, Sofia Carmina Coppola, Karl Lagerfeld, Hilary Duff, etc. Today exclusive Goyard suitcases and holdalls are as before evergreen bags.
The shape and colour can vary but the design is classical - leather decorated with an elegant geometric pattern and pretty big metal elements. Various women accessories are in demand as well. A Goyard bag and a Goyard purse of the same design that can be fastened to the suitcase handle with a leather strap are a success with women.
The company produces various special-purpose accessories, for example high-quality bags for animal carrying purposes, tailcoat and tuxedo trunks and golf bags. One can find completely exclusive things among Goyard production: Goyard trunks for celebrities engraved with their names, a white Goyard trunk filled with 100 collected books on fashion and design for true connoisseurs of French style, etc.
Aleanto Bags: New Collection
Posted on December 29, 2008
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An Italian Aleanto brand has one more time let us enjoy a new amazing collection (winter 2008/09) of stylish accessories. There are 53 bags and several style trends in a new winter Aleanto collection. The major part of the collection is traditionally devoted to textile fabrics.
The company Aleanto was established in 1979 and at first was named L’antonella Pasquale Barone company. Its founder was Pasquale Barone who started to manufacture the first bags in an ordinary workshop. When the bags went a long way, he decided to set up his own company that was later called Aleanto company in honor of Alessia and Antonella, the two daughters of Pasquale Barone.
During 30 years of its existence Aleanto brand acquired high reputation for manufacturing progressive bags models made mostly for the youth. Elegant sports bags are the main trend. The designers do their best to combine classical shapes with sports elements, as well as bright colours with a restrained colour décor.
One can find leather, textile and patent-leather bags among winter collection styles.
Some patent-leather bags models imitate python leather. The unusual combination of leather and textile looks pretty interesting and unusual. Leather sports bags having undergone special processing look like soft textile bags, which makes them the zest of the collection. There is a wide range of bags colours – from turquoise, khaki and brown to black, violet and pistachio green.
There are several models decorated with classical Scottish check. Various zippers, metal studs, buckles, rings, thin and massive chains are the main décor of the collection. The bags mostly have short straps or one long shoulder strap.
There are several bags lines in the collection: sports elegant bags, casual bags for everyday usage, and sports glamorous bags with metal decorations. You will certainly find something up to your taste among such unique beauties.