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Balmain's $1600 Slashed Army T-Shirt

Filed under: Apparel

Worn and weather-beaten is always interesting when it comes to clothes because it usually means they've really been lived in and there are some good stories to be had. This Slashed Army T-Shirt from Balmain is the short-cut way to achieve that look, coming pre-destroyed so you get all the well-worn character with none of the experience. All for just $1,625.

Personally I think this look goes in with torn jeans -- the holes are only cool if they happened naturally. If this was a t-shirt that was actually worn by an army guy and got all those tears out in the field I would totally love it. But alas it's not, just 100% cotton with "distressed hole detail." Available online at Net-A-Porter.

Via NY Daily News

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Balmain Baby Night Swarovski Clutch, Handbag of Day

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

When you pair black satin with timeless pewter Swarovski crystals and a leather backing you achieve one fabulous evening bag. Balmain's Baby Night Swarovski Clutch incorporates these three elements producing a bag that will complement any ensemble for $3,035. The magnetic fastening fold-over flap secures your few essentials and the long, detachable silver-tone chain gives you an easy-wear option when the evening has tuckered you out. The classic color palette matches equally well with bold hued dresses or sleek, black suits. (7" x 5" x 2" with 19" handle drop)

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Balmain Night Pearl Leather Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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Black leather and chains gets and a little more friendly when blended with diamanté-embellished heart and flower charms (notice all the hearts are sitting sideways...?) and creates a sort of 'badass little girl biker' vibe. Other decorative accents on this Balmain Night Pearl Leather Clutch include the crossover leather strands and the zipper-finished edges. Although best used as a clutch it can also be converted to a shoulder bag by using the silvertone chain-link strap hidden in the satin-lined interior. Closes via a concealed magnetic fastening and has one interior pocket. $2,120

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Balmain Studded Military Blazer

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

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The Balmain design house creates unapologetically bold clothing. Especially when it comes to their jackets. They are overly structured with exaggerated shoulders and adorned with pieces that look as though they can be found on window treatments - but it all works. And with famous stars like Rihanna and Beyonce having been photographed wearing Balmain jackets, Christophe Decarnin's designs have only increased in popularity. His designs look amazingly beautiful on the runway and on celebrities but may not always translate so easily into the real world. However, the Balmain Studded Military Jacket may be the exception. Made from cotton canvas, it's slightly tapered for a well tailored fit and beautifully decorated with silver studs and military patches along the along the front, sleeves, and lapel. And with such a star studded and eye catching jacket, the rest of your outfit could be understated, allowing the jacket to take center stage. Price: $6,225.

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Punk Suede Studded Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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Studs really are popular this year, and this Punk Suede Studded Bag by Balmain is a perfect example. Suede is such a great fabric for the fall and winter and this time it gets a 'tough luxe' treatment with studs of varying size and color laid into the front flap in a dense, abstract design that kinda reminds me of animal print. There's an exterior pocket tucked under the front flap, and the interior of the bag features a full lining and zip-top closure. If you like it you better love it, as it's a bit pricey at $3,925.

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Balmain Madrigal Chrono Lady Oval Watch For Miss Switzerland

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

Worn by Miss Switzerland, the Balmain Madrigal Chrono Lady Oval watch is a good looker with other attractive qualities. Price and convenience being among them. Many women can benefit from changing watch straps often. This not only dramatically enhances the look of the watch, but also helps keep the design fresh. However, changing a strap is not always easy, and can often require small tools, and patience. So Balmain gave the Madrigal line of watches a nice quick release system making it easy to change the watch straps at your whim. When getting the watch, it comes with three watch straps (white and black leather, as well as the steel bracelet).

The steel case is a gentle oval while the watch has a Swiss quartz chronograph movement. The bezel comes with 74 diamonds, and the dial is available in various colors as well as in mother-of-pearl. The curved numerals and decorated make for a diversely functional watch which also comes with a good price of about 690 - 1,500 Swiss Francs. Crystal is sapphire, and the case is water resistant to 50 meters. A good value from Balmain, and you can know that Miss Switzerland 2009 herself is also enjoying one of these watches herself.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

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