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The Fashion Statement: New York Fashion Week Wraps Up

How many countless man hours of work goes into New York fashion week? It's particularly impressive that publicists can check in hundreds of people in less than 30 minutes and all the while weed out gate crashers, deal with seat stealers and accommodate divas.

There are certainly more difficult tasks then sitting in the audience. Still, being shuttled through show after show-and trying to retain what you've seen-is exhausting. Today, it all comes to an end.

So what's the best thing about fashion week?

"For me? When it's over!" quipped Fern Mallis, Senior VP IMG Fashion, who organizes Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. "It's such an exciting week. It's like school reunion twice a year."

"Renewal," answered Linda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodman's Senior VP of Fashion.

"People watching for me," said Genlux magazine's creative director Stephen Kamifuji.

And my favorite answer came from André Leon Talley, Editor at Large, at Vogue. "My bed!"

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Valentino Buisson Rose Tote, Handbag of the Day

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

Uber-feminine and dripping with romance, the Buisson Rose Tote from Valentino would be a dead ringer for Valentine's Day but since it is available now I'm picturing it on the arm of a well-to-do heiress at a prestigious horse race. Composed of red satin rosettes with burgundy centers and crystal studded petals, this floral interpretation is complete with matching tonal patent leather top handles, silvertone hardware, red satin lining and protective feet. If your horse is the winner at the race you could both be sporting a carpet of red roses -- I wonder if Valentino makes a matching hat? (14" x 16" x 5" for $3,995)

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Coveted Cuffs at BG's

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

In my personal opinion, cuff bracelets are so much more fashionable and enjoyable than bangles will ever be. Cuffs stay put on your wrist, add punch to any ensemble, and carry a certain strength inherent in their design. In celebration of fantastic cuffs I've highlighted those currently available at Bergdorf Goodman. From simple and sleek to colorful and creative each cuff brings a unique sense of style to the wearer. Designers such as Joan Hornig, Jose & Maria Barrera, Kenneth Jay Lane and Matthew Campbell offer the current coveted cuffs at BG's. Explore the gallery to see more!

(The cuff shown above is designed by Matthew Campbell made of rhodium-plated silver with blue enamel accented with round-cut blue sapphire stones and center citrine stone for $1,800).

Gallery: Coveted Cuffs

Matthew Campbell Laurenza Enamel Cuff, Extra Large ($1,620)

Matthew Campbell Laurenza Scroll Cuff ($2,020)

Jose & Maria Barrera Gold Cuff Bracelet ($315)

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Jan Leslie Sterling & Enamel Bee Cufflinks

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Men's Style

Here's a whimsical wardrobe addition from men's jewelry and accessories designer Jan Leslie: hand-painted enamel and sterling silver bee cufflinks. Recently introduced at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, the luxe links have become an instant bestseller at $595 a pair. In Leslie's sterling silver hand-painted enamel collection, which also features designs such as racecars, jockeys and spiders, artisanal methods produce unique works of quality and understated elegance. Leslie's creative process begins with the study of the actual subject - insect, animal or otherwise; next a wax prototype is sculpted then cast in sterling silver and polished smooth. The creation is then individualized through a technique of meticulously hand painting layers of enamel, creating the desired blend of color and luminescence. The overall process "transforms a simple statement into a commissioned piece of art."

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Luxe Swimwear Cover-Ups at Bergdorf's

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Summer approaches and swimwear beckons to be donned on the deck, around the pool and on the beach. Any swimsuit can become a stylish outfit when a fashionable cover-up is slipped over its outline. Colorful patterns, bright pigments, and plain white and black accent a myriad of styles. Whether short or long, tunic or fitted today's cover-ups are sassy, glamorous and capture the very essence of summer. The gallery below flirts with the various designer options available this season at Bergdorf's.

Gallery: Bergdorf's Colorful Cover-Ups

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Custom Nancy Gonzalez Bags

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags, Events

One of our favorite luxury handbag designers, Nancy Gonalez -- just look at this ivory colored, pale yellow suede lined, Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Cutout Satchel -- is having a very special event!

April 3rd from 2-4 pm EST at Bergdorf Goodman in NYC, handbag lovers will have an opportunity to meet with Nancy Gonzalez and her Senior Vice President Linda Fargo to create a custom "Linda bag" (above). Clients will be able to choose from over 30 colors and finishes and receive design help from Fargo and Gonzalez themselves! The Linda bag comes in three sizes and ranges from $2,950 to $5,000 in price.

And great news: if you're not in NYC, you can order bags by dialing in: 800-558-1855.

We look forward to seeing custom Nancy Gonzalez Linda bags all over town!

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Pret a Portea Comes To New York

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

The Prêt-A-Portea fashion tea which takes place at the Berkeley Hotel in London has finally jumped the pond. The tea which features fashion-friendly treats almost too pretty to eat will be available at Café BG at Bergdorf Goodman during New York Fashion Week, starting February 13. Fashion Week Daily reports that the au courant eats will include Michael Kors' red and blue striped Regatta dress done as a mousse, Chanel's quilted handbag as a petit four, an edible Christian Louboutin crystal pump complete with red sole.

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Luxe Wedding Registry - Christofle

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

Certainly if you're planning the big event you're also looking for those timeless pieces that will adorn your table in the years to come. Classic serving and cocktail pieces don't have to be dull especially when your guests are willing to spend a little extra cash. A registry built around Christofle's line is sure to speak volumes about your premium taste in tabletop items. Established in 1830, Christofle created silverware for French royalty, including King Louis-Phillipe and Emperor Napoleon III. Royal standards meet modern design and successfully suit the most discerning of customers. (The gallery below may help convince any indecisive fiances -- prices range from $210 to $1,680).

Gallery: Christofle

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'White Christmas' Inspired Bags, Handbag of the Day

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags, Holiday Guides

'Tis the season for blankets of snow and frosted branches, ski trips and furry boots, and new handbags to match the winter white theme. Whether you are shopping at Saks, Bergdorfs, Nordstroms, Neimans or Barneys there are clean, colorless clutches, totes and hobos to suit the season. Here are a few of my favorites inspired by the holiday tune, 'White Christmas' that are chic, sophisticated and frosty including the Nablak Vernice Tote from Prada pictured above.

Coach's Op Art Sabrina - $298 at Nordstroms
Bottega Veneta's Medium Veneta Hobo - $1,550 at Barneys
Yves Saint Laurent Medium Calypso Bag - $2,095 at Saks
Dolce and Gabbana's Washed Leather Dome - $2,125 at Bergdorfs
Escada Ostrich Shoulder Bag, Small - $3,990 at Neimans

Gallery: 'White Christmas' Handbags

Dolce & Gabbana Washes Leather Dome in White

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Glittering Ornaments Bring Little Luxuries

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Holiday Guides

We've already highlighted Swarovski's Annual Edition Ornament for 2008 but the luxury-minded shopper may have more sparkling needs in the ornament department. This iconic crystal company is offering sixteen other options for glamorous gifts or tree bling at your own home. Snowflakes are the most common design but angels, trees, stars and stockings with a touch of tasteful color will also ring in the holiday season beautifully. Even babies aren't forgotten with the pacifier- or duckie-shaped ornaments to commemorate a first holiday. Faberge's ornaments, available at Neiman Marcus, showcase a familiar egg-shape of mouth-blown glass with delicately handpainted designs. Jay Strongwater's Musical Ornaments at Saks add a sense of frivolity to your tree with a touch of Swarovski bling too. And Bergdorf Goodman is selling L'Objet's Pagoda Ornament which is14K gold-plated and adorned in freshwater pearls and, again, Swarovski Crystals.

A bejeweled tree is bound to make quite a statement during your holiday gathering and an even bigger impression as a gift.

Gallery: Premiere Ornaments

Swarovski Crystal 2008 Annual Angel Ornament

Swarovski Moments Samanta the Snowflake Ornament

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Luxury Retailers Slash Prices to 70%

by Tracy Chait (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

You almost expect a Prada-clad shopgirl to announce a blue light special in aisle 8. Except you're at Bergdorf Goodman, and they don't do that there. And yet, over the weekend Madison Avenue Spy reported that Bergdorf would slash prices to 70% off, likely to compete with Saks who'd gone that far the week before.

Those on Barney's email list learned this morning that the store would go to 60% off retail. And we're only a week into December.

According to the NY Times, the recent sales have induced a bit of a frenzy in Manhattan, where lizard-skin handbags are tossed together into bargain-bin like displays a la Wal-Mart...aisle 8.

Gallery: Luxury at a Discount

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Akris Outfits High-Powered Women At High Prices

by Tracy Chait (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Celebrity Shopping

Swiss designer Albert "I cannot work with cheap fabric" Kriemler has gradually built his family-owned brand, Akris, into a luxury power seller. Now serious competition for longstanding luxury brands Armani and Chanel, Akris often outsells both in that elusive upper echelon of fashion. But you won't see the brand on many a young starlet. Akris is not for the trendy, despite a criticized attempt to change things up for the Spring 08 collection. Favored by women looking to be taken seriously -- Condoleeza Rice is a fan, as is Diane Sawyer -- Akris focuses on quality and timelessness, with the seasonless, highly packable fabric to prove it. Yet highly packable translates to highly priced: a cashmere/silk jersey dress is in the $3-4000 range. Check out selections from Fall at Bergdorf's and also at Neiman's. Then browse the gallery to see some evening pieces, and all those gorgeously cut pants. To see some new shapes and a few perfectly draped dresses, check out the Akris resort collection on Style.com, which isn't out quite yet.

Gallery: Akris Outfits High-Powered Women At High Prices

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The Classicist: From the Queen to McQueen

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Men's Style, The Classicist

The history of the illustrious London luxury goods maker known today as Swaine Adeney Brigg goes back over 250 years. They've been supplying various items to Britain's Royal Family for 200 of them, and as those monarchs tend to be a traditional lot, the firm has basically remained unchanged in all that time. However, even this storied, not to say stodgy, company has decided it's time to freshen things up a bit. They recently brought in Alexander McQueen's former accessories chief Dominic Laurelli as design director to give SAB a much needed facelift.

Laurelli's first creation is the new St. James luggage collection. Laurelli tells us he drew on the understated elegance of 1920s luxury travel and the great Coco Chanel for inspiration, and says the St. James line is intended to be "synonymous with both traditional English leather goods and contemporary, modern style" (two words seldom heard around SAB). The collection is made from a durable anthracite tweed-like fabric with a water resistant backing and bridle leather detailing.

Gallery: Swaine Adeney Brigg

The new St. James collection by Dominic Laurelli.

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Love to Shop? The Best Places for a VIP Experience

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Services, Celebrity Shopping

Shopping is one of those things that's pretty darn fun in all but the worst of circumstances, but of course there's always room for it to be even better! VIP shopping experiences are available to only the biggest of spenders, which means you get in by actually shopping a lot instead of by paying a fee for the services.

So where do those "biggest spenders" do their spending?

A VIP experience is a very subjective thing, so it's really all about your personal experience and taste. Would you change anything on this list?

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Marc Jacobs Mina Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Sandy Maple (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

I am seeing a lot of variations of this color in handbags this fall and I like it a lot. This deep plum leather is quilted with elastic, giving the bag a bit of give and an overall soft look. Nothing new about the chunky gold-tone chain strap, but it does look sharp against the diamond pattern of the bag. With a single zip pocket and classic kiss-lock closure, it is simply beautiful. $1395.

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