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| DesignersLA Online Shop: A great blog dedicated to honoring Los Angeles-based designers, DesignersLA.com features the handbag and accessories from some of the hippest designers in LA. From household names like Juicy Couture and Rachel Pally to smaller labels like Circa Studio and Bells & Whistles, whether you reside in LA land or not, you are sure to love this site detailing all the glitz and glamour that is LA fashion. Plus the site features particular items at a discount prices.
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| LuxuryVintage |
| LuxuryVintage Online Shop: Ever since Hollywood starlets have started showing up on the red carpet in vintage gowns and accessories, vintage handbags and accessories are back in a big way. For those who admire the classic lines of fashion past, then LuxuryVintage.com is for them. Each day the blog features a different vintage designer handbag and accessory, from coveted designers like Chanel and Hermes to one-of-a-king jewelry, vintage groupies will love the looks and the off-retail prices. |
| ItalysOutlet |
| ItalysOutlet Online Shop: Shopping for Italian Designer handbags and accessories has never been this easy. ItalysOutlet features all the major Italian Designer brand names you have grown to love: Gucci, Fendi, Etro, Versace, Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, Prada and many more. Plus, pay outlet prices. Never pay full price when shopping at ItalysOutlet for high quality Italian leather and fabrics. |
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| Color Dominates Mode Accessories |
| Wednesday, February 27, 2008 |
Toronto, ON -- Color was the big story at the Mode Accessories Show, held recently at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel in Toronto.
Mode exhibitors played host to 3,906 buyers from across Canada, who shopped for all types of fashion accessories in happy, eye-popping brights for spring and summer 2008, reports the show's organizer, Two Plus One Group.
Among the colors, sunny yellows appeared to be the season's first pick, followed by hot pinks, reds and oranges. Cheryl and Shirley Bubbs of The Thoughtful Touch in Winnipeg, Manitoba, also added teal blues to the range for their store.
When asked what the buyers were ordering at his booth, Vahe Dekirmendjian of High Fashion Handbags in Toronto said, "They're buying every color; strong yellows, reds and fuschia." His collection of designer high fashion handbags showed also multi-coloured designs, and graphic black and white, or red and white combinations. Metallics were strong, particularly in burnished platinum or bronze. Metal studs and hardware embellishments were more sophisticated used in combination with crystals and metallic mirrors. Dekirmendjian revealed that the newest hot trend was the patented graduated color treatment for handbags. There were show stoppers like the fiery red handbag which graduated to a brown black at the base and the large teal tote that graduated to a blue black base. It appeared that High Fashion had some of the season's best picks. Brian Bailey, Canada's award winning women's wear designer and host of Project Runway Canada was spotted in the booth, as was Sandra Pittana, the fashion contributor for Cityline, a popular television show based in Toronto.
Jewelry was bold and newness came from unusual forms and shapes of gemstones or exquisite detailing. Many were statement pieces and reflected savvy confidence of the person who wore them. As for pieces which echoed nature, chunkiness seemed to be the key, and sentiments evoking the adventure of a safari offered a sophisticated take on the call of the wild.
Although jewelry is the largest segment and a stable for the fashion accessory industry, handbags were truly outstanding this season and deservedly reigned as the "it" category with the most demand and excitement. Riding this handbag craze, business totes and computer/laptop cases were taking on more fashionable forms. Great examples were spotted at two Canadian designers: Karen Wilson's (represented by Reia n Studio) and Mary Beth Designs with This Is J.
It was also noted that belts are gaining more attention as the great variety of colors, textures, finishes, and embellishments found in handbags were applied to their design.
Hats and sunglasses are essentials for summer retailing and there were lots of options at the show. Hats that provide sun protection and travel well in crushable styles were in demand. Sunglasses offered instant glamour and fun in colourful plastic frames.
The next Mode Accessories Show is scheduled for August 10-12, 2008 and will showcase collections for the Fall/Winter season. For more information, visit www.mode-accessories.com or call 416-510-0114.
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