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Marni Pierced Wool Bag, Handbag of the Day

Filed under: Handbags


This bag is actually much bigger than it looks in this photo -- I thought it was a cute little handbag and it's actually a very generously sized tote! The Pierced Wool Bag by Marni is a cozy way to carry your essentials about town this fall and winter, and thanks to its simplicity and neutral color tones you won't have to worry about having it clash with whatever you're wearing that day. Blue-black wool meets with a silvertone hardware piercing at the top, brown leather handles, and a detachable shoulder strap. Snap closures, fully lined with interior pockets, $1,105.

The World's Most Expensive Suit To Be Delivered Today

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style

Designer Alexander Amosu is most famous for his diamond-covered phones but he is also behind the world's most expensive suit. The £70,000 suit took more than 80 hours to create. It will be delivered to a private buyer who has not been named at a party in central London today.

The suit is made from material that includes vicuna and qiviuk, the world's most expensive wool, gathered from the Arctic muskox blended with pashmina to create a cloth known as Vanquish II. This is the same fabric used in Brioni's $43,000 suit. Amosu's suit includes nine 18-carat gold and pave-set diamond buttons. The designer tells the Telegraph, "buying an Alexander Amosu suit is the ultimate in luxury."

Luxe Underfoot by Loro Piana

Filed under: Decor

Loro Piana Interiors, the newest division of the luxury cashmere manufacturer, has created the 'One Step to Heaven' carpet, woven from 100% cashmere. The wool is taken from the underbellies of the rare Hyrcus goats which currently dwell high up in the mountains in Mongolia, Afghanistan, Iran and Northern China. The fibers are taken from the soft under-fleece of the goat called the "duvet". It is exceptionally fine and soft and provides superior protection from extreme weather conditions. Given its rarity (each goat produces between 150 - 200 grams of under-fleece fibers annually) and the difficulty in gathering and checking the quality of fiber, you know that its value is going to be cost prohibitive to all but the most discerning and demanding client. At 1,180 Euros per square meter, it's not for the kids' rooms, but perfect for the more intimate spaces such as your master suites on your yachts, jets, and vacation homes. If you try to justify the price based on weight it might be worth it, as you get approximately two kilos of the world's finest cashmere fibers in each square meter. This ultimate residential indulgence comes in three natural shades and has been thoughtfully treated with a stain-resistant coating. Your feet will thank you for it and you'll save a bundle on shoes, so it is worth it right?

Seat Slice

Filed under: Decor


I don't think I could do any better describing the Seat Slice than Branch Home did when they likened it to what the stump of a tree would look like in Candyland. Designed by Lene Frantzen and handmade by Zigzign in Denmark, the Seat Slice is made of densely wound 100% virgin wool felt. The wool makes it not only comfortable to sit on but also dirt resistant, durable, and insulating while the color pattern makes each one eye-catching and unique. Shown here in pink, it's also available in a pretty blend of green. $238.

Missoni Carousel Rug

Filed under: Decor

Missoni is so well known for their bold designs and vibrant color schemes that it seems anticlimactic to choose one of their more staid patterns from the Missoni Home line. The Missoni Carousel Rug is anything but staid. The circular rug is 100% wool and is available in three different kaleidoscopic color combinations, a red/blue (pictured), a green/brown and a neutral. Each measures 86-inches in diameter and would make a great focal point for a sitting area. Price: £2,686.

Ralph Lauren Cashmere Drape Neck Cardigan

Filed under: Apparel

There are very few people who are going to complain about getting a cashmere sweater as a holiday gift. Softer than ordinary wool and warmer than most other fabrics, cashmere is a great choice for winter wear in general. Ralph Lauren's Cashmere Drape Neck Cardigan is a cross between a jacket and a sweater, as it is long with a relaxed fit, but is still snuggly enough to lounge around the house with. The wide shawl collar will keep even the coldest breezes at bay when worn outdoors, too. It is available in both cream and dark navy. Price: $900.

Luxist on the Town: Suss Designs

Filed under: Apparel, Decor


With the Santa Ana winds kicking up record temps here in Los Angeles, it wasn't the ideal night to visit a store full of wool but last night's event at Suss Designs was worth the visit. Suss Cousins was celebrating the launch of her latest book, Home Knits, a lavishly photographed book full of knitting projects you can make to decorate your home. I don't knit but if I were going to start, I'd want to start here. After the jump, a brief tour of the store and some of Suss Cousins's fabulous knit creations.

Whipcord Wool Coat

Filed under: Apparel

The Whipcord Wool Coat from Marc by Marc Jacobs is a great mid-weight coat for guys this season. It is 100% wool and has an urban/military feel to it, due to clean lines and a slim fit, which are accented with four button-flap pockets and buttoned epaulettes. Inside, the jacket is partially lined in cotton and has two additional flat pockets. The only potential drawback is that it seems to look better as part of a layered look, as opposed to on its own. Price: $498.

Any if anyone spots a women's version of this coat, let me know!

Plissee Laptop Bag

Filed under: Decor, Handbags

This Plissee laptop bag is made of 100% wool with aluminum handles. It's just one of the unique designs from Mary Ann Williams, whose designs will make you look at wool in a whole new way. Her Sconcigli pillows are covered with pasta-like wool twists. The bag sells for $360 and can be ordered in a variety of sizes and colors.


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