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Eye On Design: Chanel Robot Handbag

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Some handbags are designed to blend in seamlessly with an outfit, but others are determined to steal the entire room. This futuristic robot-inspired Chanel minaudière, spotted on display at Sotheby’s, firmly belongs in the second category.

At first glance, the piece closely resembles a tiny retro robot or miniature arcade game rather than a handbag. Constructed in glossy black acrylic, the sculptural bag features sparkling rhinestone eyes, a glowing green circuit-board motif, and the unmistakable interlocking double “C” logo integrated into the center like the core processor of a fashionable little android.
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Eye On Design: Brasserie Gabrielle Waiter-Inspired Ensemble By Karl Lagerfeld

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Chanel’s fall 2015 collection, Brasserie Gabrielle, was shown in a detailed set referencing a French bistro, celebrating the simple leisure of mealtimes through well-dressed patrons, but also impeccably dressed waiters.
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Pink Thing Of The Day: Pink Purse By Anju

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If you’re a fashion-conscious lady who likes to change-up her accessories with the seasons, here’s a simply gorgeous handbag to grab for spring or summer. Spotted at the recent NY Now winter marketplace, the Mia Purse in Hot Pink by Anju is crafted from handwoven cotton and covered with color-coordinating dangly paillettes. I find it irresistible!
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Eye On Design: Marilyn Minter-Inspired Clutch Purses

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If you are a fan of wearable art, then you will want to know about this partnering of the Edie Parker acrylic clutch bag brand with legendary visual artist, Marilyn Minter, in the form of two stunning collectible hand bags

The Jean clutch handbag (in white pearlescent with silver kiss-lock hardware closure) features the artist’s Glitter Mouth, while the Carol clutch (in nude pearlescent with gold kiss-lock hardware closure) features Minter’s Wet Kiss — two surreal and sexy artworks by the celebrated artist.

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Eye On Design: Lucite Box Handbag By Wilardy Originals

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In mid-century America, molded Box Handbags like this one (circa 1955) were fabricated by the New York City accessory firm Wilardy aka Wilardy Originals, which embraced the increasingly experimental postwar design trend towards ‘scientific’ materials such as Lucite.

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