A Story About Banned Ads: Louis Vuitton vs. Standards
Posted on June 12, 2010
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| Luois Vuitton has gained a fabulous popularity all over the world due to ingenuity of its designers, innovative technologies, extravagant ideas and bold experiments. Lots of men women said Yes to the renowned brand, yet there are those who say a definite No to the fashion house. These people are watchmen from ASA, or Advertising Standards Agency. They decided that both advertisements made by the company provide misleading information referring to handmade bags. |
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| The reason is ads show a picture of a woman with linen thread involved in a long and difficult process that needs “infinite patience”. The text read: “The seamstress with linen thread and beeswax”. The second ad shows a woman who is making a wallet. And the text goes: “The young woman and the tiny folds.
In everything from Louis Vuitton, there are elements that cannot be fully explained”. At the same time the overwhelming majority of Louis Vuitton handbags are made by machinery. |
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| The argument began when three people addressed to ASA saying that they did not believe in the ads depicting a manual process of manufacturing Louis Vuitton bags. A spokesman of the fashion house said that they wanted to express their homage and respect to the craftsmanship rather than describe an actual process of manufacturing. After a detailed researches held by ASA, the designers admitted that the major part of the process is automated, but still there are over 100 stages to complete in manufacturing of each bag. |
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| Although Luois Vuitton demonstrated evidence of multiple manual techniques, the ASA felt it was not enough to prove that the items are made by hand. They added that consumers would misinterpret the idea and banned the ads. Anyway, if it is not a quality ad it is the scandal that has attracted attention of the public to the brand. |
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Marcie Handbag by Chloe Is a Must-Have for Celebrities
Posted on June 7, 2010
Filed Under Celebrities' Handbags, Chloe Handbags, Handbags, Hobos, Interesting to know, Latest trends, Leather Handbags, Totes | 1 Comment
| The latest handbag collection presented by Chloe includes a wide range of fabulous items. Some of them turned out very popular among celebrities and an evident favorite is the Marcie bag. |
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| Chloe Marcie handbag is a perfect choice for everyday wear. It has a timeless style that is on the peak of popularity this season. Among celebrities who were spotted wearing Marcie are Katie Holmes, Rachel Bilson, Jessica Alba. It goes without saying that these women perfectly know what style is. |
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| Let’s take a closer look at the bag. It is made of calf leather and features a single twisted-effect strap, gold colored hardware, a pouch pocket, a flap at the front, pull-through ties, a zip fastening at the top, a designer stamped plaque and a tassel zip pull. Inside the bag there is a zip-fastening pocket and the inner part is lined in khaki twill. |
| Chloe Marcie bag is designed in several versions, thanks to variations in materials and colors the bag results universal, it can be perfectly teamed up with many looks. You can see in the pictures that every woman feels free to match Marcie with her special style. By the way, the most popular color among them seems to be shades of brown. |
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| Jessica Alba and Rchel Bilson have chosen a classic Marcie satchel in deep orange tone. Rachel paired it with jeans and a casual cardigan. Jessica showed off in a trendy ensemble. They both look really cute, do not they? Katie Holmes preferred a Marcie hobo made of python leather in beige hue. The actress seems to fall in love with the bag as she wears it everywhere – to the theatre, for walk outs and strolls with her daughter.
The Chloe Marcie is super stylish, spring-ish and fresh. Its price is about $ 1,500 and celebrities are ready to pay for this must-have. |
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Rebecca feat. Saks Launched a New Handbag Collection
Posted on June 4, 2010
Filed Under Collection Review, Handbags, Interesting to know, Latest trends, Shoulder Handbags, Totes | 1 Comment
| Recently a new handbag line was unveiled by a handbag guru Rebecca Minkoff who worked for Saks Fifth Avenue brand. The collection is unique, fresh, expressive and trendy. According to Rebecca herself, she was glad to cooperate with Saks Fifth Avenue as the brand has an awesome reputation, superior quality and timeless luxury. |
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| Unlike her previous bag lines, this one is aimed not only at a usual range of customers but also at young Saks shoppers. That is why the designer has introduced new shapes, designs and styles. |
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| The distinctive feature of Rebecca Minkoff is the choice of unusual materials. This collection is not an exception. The quality of materials used for the new collection is first rate – picked calf skin or lizard leather embellished with real gold hardware. Could you believe that handbags, totes and purses can be trimmed with precious materials?! But I personally love a fabulous combination of luxurious leather and gold. |
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| Due to unique design and creative approach to her work Rebecca has attracted attention of some celebrities, for example, Agyness Deyn, Rachel Bilson, Alexa Chung, Blake Lively, Leighton Weister and others. |
| Cody Kondo, the vice president and general manager for Saks Fifth Avenue said that handbags designed by Rebecca Minkoff had always been on the peak of popularity. She expressed confidence in success of the collection and said that they valued Rebecca’s willingness to cooperate with the brand. |
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| The collection comprises of handbags with exclusive shapes, new color plays and designer ideas. In the collection there will be presented among others drawstring bucket bags, side-saddle messenger bags in zig zag patchwork skins and oversized classic totes. |
| However, if you got interested in the hadbag collection you will be supposed to pay from $ 550 to $ 2000. As a rule Rebecca’s bags are never over $ 700, so customers will have to think twice before the next purchase. |
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