embroidery

Fendi Peekaboo Embroidered Tote, Handbag of the Day

Filed under: Handbags

I'm very much undecided on how I feel about this Fendi Peekaboo Embroidered Tote. On one hand I love the old-fashioned feel of embroidery (and like crochet it's an uncommon touch in handbags today) but something about the floral pattern on this bag strikes me as tackily out-of-date instead of retro or old-fashioned chic. The body is made of black cotton and features a large multi-colored embroidery pattern on one side and a much smaller one on the reverse with dark green leather trim and goldtone hardware. It has a single top handle and detachable shoulder strap, two compartments with twist lock closures, and the inside is lined in beige leather. $6,980

Source

Tags: embroidery, fendi, handbag, handbag of the day, tote

Stella McCartney Chain Embroidered Clutch, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

This is a gorgeous clutch, and right up my alley because not only do I love the gentle dove gray color but I also love that it manages to look very luxe and a little glitzy without featuring any jewels or over-the-top crystals.

The Chain Embroidered Clutch by Stella McCartney is a generously sized (looks bigger on the model than I would have expected) simple silk frame clutch with heavy chain embroidery decorating the sides, silver hardware (including a clasp on the top for closing), and a black satin lining. $1,395

Gallery: Stella McCartney Chain Embroidered Clutch

Source

Tags: bag, bags, chain, clutch, embroidered, embroidery, handbag, handbag of the day, HandbagOfTheDay, handbags, stella mccartney, StellaMccartney

Design Your Own Linens, by Cittadini

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Services

Cittadini, founded 18 years ago, specializes in high-end, luxury linens. Made in the region of Florence, Italy, the styles are detailed and feature much embroidery. You can order custom bed or table linens, as well as towels. Select from 10 flange styles, 50 towel colors, 100 sateen colors, and 200 embroideries (0 up charges). If you're in the NYC or Long Island area, there's a showroom on Fifth Avenue (by appointment) and a boutique in Manhasset. For more info and prices, contact the company.

Tags: bathroom, bedroom, decor-awards, decor-main, embroidery, entertainment-awards, home, Italian, Italy, linens, sheets, table, towels

Panier Perc�: Embroider Yourself a Bowl

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

When you think embroidery you're probably not also thinking dishes, but the Panier Percé by Guillaume Delvigne & Ionna Vautrin is just that: a bowl you embroider yourself. It's a kit that includes a naked white glazed porcelain bowl and a set of embroidery materials/instructions of your choice. Not only is an embroidered bowl like this fairly unique to have around, but how often do you get the chance to make a project out of and create your own designer item? 136,00 €

Source

Tags: bowl, craft, crafts, diy, do it yourself, DoItYourself, embroider, embroidery, kitchen

Isabelle Fiore Peacock Clutch, Handbag of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

I'm a sucker for a peacock bag, what better emblem of the brilliantly showy than nature's own glamour bird. This latest clutch from Isabella Fiore has vivid peacock embroidery on black patent leather for added gleam. It has a cotton lining and the inside has one zip and two open pockets. It's not as incredible as the Valentino peacock but at $325, it's not quite as expensive either.

Source

Tags: bag, clutch, embroidery, isabella fiore, IsabellaFiore, leather, peacock

Loretta Caponi's Yacht Towels

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

The April issue of W has a piece on Loretta Caponi, the 82-year-old designer who sells beautifully embroidered towels and tableware as well as children's clothing and lingerie from her elegant shop in Florence, Italy. The company has made silk gowns and pajamas for some of the most celebrated people in the world including royalty, both the crowned and the Hollywood kind. The children's line consists of the type of delicate garments that are handed down generation to generation. My favorite pieces however are the boat accessories like this colorful set of towels.

Source

Tags: embroidery, florence, italy, linens, loretta caponi, LorettaCaponi, sheets

Masques Wallpaper

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

If paint or wall panels are too ordinary for you, wallpaper just might be the way to go. You can't select just any old wallpaper, of course, but Masques wallpaper, from designer Aurelie Mathigot is above and beyond almost any other design you'll find. The paper uses a combination of digital photography and embroidery, sequins and other hand-sewn details to create a look that is complex and truly remarkable. Like the Books Wallpaper that Deidre pointed out last week this paper is also available from The Collection and sells for €296 ($377) per unit (3m x 55cm).

Tags: art, decor, design, embroidery, wall, wall paper, wallpaper

Tara Matthews Frog Bikini

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Summer carries on and, as we finally come to the height of the season, it might be time for a new bathing suit. If bold colors and prints don't suit you, you don't have to settle for something boring, or plain. The Frog Bikini by Tara Matthews is dressed up with lovely frogs, embroidered on both the top and bottom of the two-piece olive swimsuit. The frog is done in gold thread, with tiny jeweled eyes; it has a high level of interest and detail, but does not attract unnecessary attention to the suit itself in the way a gaudy pattern would. Besides, the frog is adorable and there is hardly a better animal to portray on a swimsuit than an amphibian. Price: $385.

Tags: bathing suit, BathingSuit, bikini, embroidered, embroidery, frog, swim suit, tara matthews

India's Eventful Fashion Week

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Events

Nothing makes a big, well-publicized event as exciting as a wardrobe malfunction, but I will admit that it is more exciting at a sporting event than a fashion one. With all the costume changes and models running around backstage, trying to fit into samples of various clothing, it isn’t surprising that, from time to time, there will be a malfunction. In India, a recent show seemed plagued with malfunctions and, given the conservative nature of the media and guests in attendance, it created quite a stir.

Personally, I was much more interested in the clothes that were being shown than the media uproar that followed. Indian Fashion Week mega-show featured Indian designers, like Anupama Dayal and Shahzad Kalim and was full of silken, flowing skirts, vibrant colors, corset tops and lots of accessories, including embroidery and lace on the clothing. Dayal’s designs in particular were gorgeous and I have heard that some will be exported to parts of Europe and the US in the coming months. Anyone have any leads on a store, yet?

[Image Reuters]

Source

Tags: anapuma dayal, conservative, corsets, Dayal, design, designers, embroidery, fashion, fashion show, fashion week, India, model, models, mumbai, nudity, shahzad kalim, silk, skirts, style, wardrobe, wardrobe malfunction

Valentino Belt

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

The days of low rise seem to finally be in defeat and the waistline is returning. This dramatic tasseled sash from Valentino has a look that is reminiscent of a Japanese obi and draws all the attention to your middle. It is leather with embroidered flowers and sells for $2150.

Source

Tags: belt, design, embroidery, fashion, spring fashion, style, valentino