 Aged Leather Transformer Bags - Ante Kovac's Iron Age Fashion::Ante Kovac created these great transformer bags, creating a style I like to call Iron Age Fashion, under the trend heading, "back to roots". I liked the Russian designer's idea to use old, aged leather… [MORE] |
 Butch Man Bags - The Koffski is Badass!::I face a dilemma when it comes to men bags (aka murse, man purse). I think they are utterly useful and necessary in this age of multi-gadget possessions, which usually stuff my pockets. Yet, I can not… [MORE] |
 Metal Handbags - Steel Purses by Wendy Stevens::If you’re looking to make a strong fashion statement and your environmental concerns don’t keep you awake at night, these steel handbags and clutches are absolutely ideal for that purpose.
A product… [MORE] |
 Sleek iPhone Killers - Ultra Fashionable 'Black Tab'::With the imminent release of the iPhone 3G, we are seeing a flurry of new designs laying their claim as the next iPhone killer. However, what I like about this beautiful Black Tab phone by Jaren Goh is… [MORE] |
 Explosive Accessories - The Grenade Wristwatch::It is believed in some quarters that wristwatches are in danger of becoming redundant and obsolete because everyone relies on the built-in clocks on cellphones. I didn’t subscribe to that. For a while,… [MORE] |
 Islamic High Fashion - Amal Al Ra’aes’ Collection::A fashion show in Bahrain earlier this month was an extravagant showcase of beautiful, Islamic designs. There were collections from a range of top designers from the Gulf including Amal Al Ra’aes and… [MORE] |
 Horoscope Handbags - Donna Karan Zodiac Collection::Whether you're into astrology or not, Donna Karan's Zodiac bag collection has adorable designs any fashion connoisseur will appreciate. The handbags are named after different astrological signs, but that… [MORE] |
 Lip-Shaped Handbags - Kiss Your Old Purse Good Bye::This Lip Purse is definitely not for the faint of heart. Designed by Tommy Woods, the pouty lip-shaped, fuschia handbag is handcrafted from acacia wood and is 9’’ tall, 6’’ wide and 4” deep.… [MORE] |
 Ridiculously High Waist Lines - Full-Cover Body Pants::Society for Rational Dress has released its Fall 2008 collection and you may want to go ahead and sprint for the hills while you still can.
In its repertoire, the Fall collection designed by Corrine… [MORE] |
 Illuminated Garments - Rhyme & Reason LED Clothes::Rhyme & Reason designer Mary Huang makes illuminated dresses and scarfs. The scarfs are made from machine-knit material while the dresses are a combination of woven cotton jersey and hand-crocheted flowers.… [MORE] |
 Diamond-Studded Bobble Bracelets - Rifesta Jewelry From Russia::DeBeers has a monopoly on diamonds and thus controls the size of diamonds that will be hot from year to year. If they pushed small diamonds last year, next year they will push large diamonds. A Russian… [MORE] |
 Packing Tape as a Beauty Accessory - The Body Tape::This has got to be the mother of all multi-purpose tapes!
The Body Tape is 100% vinyl packing tape that can be worn as an accessory. The quaint tape is printed black on white and there are four different… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Jewelry Models - Sharon Stone for Damiani::Damiani unveiled its latest diamond jewelry collection with embattled actress Sharon Stone as the company's model/spokesperson. Stone got in a heap of trouble recently when she made controversial public… [MORE] |
 Diamond-Filtered Alcohol - Diamond Standard Vodka::I would file this alcoholic beverage under H for "Hype." It boasts a purification process that uses 600 cut diamonds of UP TO one carat in size. I'm not a Vodka expert but, I would think that in order… [MORE] |
 Eyelash Jewelery - Unique Eyecessories by Stephanie Simek::Stephanie Simek has produced one of my favourite pieces of jewellery I've seen for a while. She crafts delicates jewels that hang from the lash line, serving as a new breed of "eyecessories." If you have… [MORE] |
 Designer Camera Protection - Colourful Patent Leather Cases::Keeping your little digi cam protected is a smart idea, after all, until your photos are safely uploaded on your computer, there's no guarantee you'll ever be able to share them on Facebook. For that reason,… [MORE] |
 Magnetic Jewelry - UNO is Interactive::Designed by Miami Hotshot Designer Louis Pons, this bracelet/necklace is made out of hundreds of tiny connected nickel beads.
It is closed with a small, strong spherical magnet. You can wrap it around… [MORE] |
 Gladiator Legs - Strappy Leggings by Hubert::These metallic, strappy leggings carry the effect of the gladiator sandal fashion all the way up the leg. Designed by Denmark’s Rikke Hubert, the leggings are made of a shimmery black fabric straps connected… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Cell Phone Ads As Wallpaper - Maria Sharapova for Sony Ericsson Z555i::We recently told you that Maria Sharapova would be the face of a series of Sony Ericsson accessories. What we didn't mention is that the young tennis star is also official model for the Sony Z555i cell… [MORE] |
 Robotic Models - Charlotte Gainsbourg for Balenciaga::French actress Charlotte Gainsbourg has replaced actress Jennifer Connelly as the face of Balenciaga’s fall/winter collection. The ad campaign was shot by David Simms in West Hollywood, where the new… [MORE] |
 London Jewelry Week - Swarovski’s Fantastic Collection::Jewelry Design Week (the jewelry world’s equivalent of fashion week) was celebrated in London from June 11 to June 15. The event, the first of its kind celebrated in the the British capital, was attended… [MORE] |
 Feminine Accessories for Men - Marc Jacobs' Andrew Grima Necklace::Marc Jacobs seems to have more than a passing fascination with cross-dressing these days. He wore a dress and high heels in his recent Interview magazine shoot. He dressed a male model in women's clothes… [MORE] |
 Fashion Phones in Brilliant Colours - 4 Nokia Supernova Series Mobiles::Nokia has officially unleashed four phones in its Supernova series. Aimed at the style conscious, the range features bold colors and hot designs, with inspiration coming from the latest statement handbags… [MORE] |
 Designer Fantasy Prototypes - Prada's 2008 Fashion Auction::Prada held a Spring/Summer Women's 2008 Fashion Auction recently of a collection of prototype garments, footwear and handbags. Intense in color, design and decoration, the ultra-flared silk gazar bottomline… [MORE] |
 Man Scarves - Bottega Veneta Highlights at Milan Fashion Week::Milan Fashion Week has been host to numerous dramatic menswear collections this week. One captivating piece in Bottega Veneta's collection was a red and white checkered neck tie. The mini scarf has the… [MORE] |
 Butt Cleavage Fashion - Posterior-Revealing Lingerie::The butt crack has been the new cleavage in fashion since the dawn of low rise jeans. Those low designs have mostly been attributed to risqué haute couture fashion designer Alexander McQueen; his designs… [MORE] |
 Top 30 Fashion Accessories in 2008 H1::From killer engagement rings and chemical warfare fashion, you'll be shocked and intrigued by our top 30 fashion accessories in 2008.
The list is based on our page views for the first half of the year.… [MORE] |
 Outrageous Spectator Hats - The Royal Ascot Ladies Horse Racing Hats::The Ascot Racecourse is an English race track, located in the village of Ascot, Berkshire used for thoroughbred horse racing. The Royal Ascot is a prestigious horse race following traditions from its first… [MORE] |
 Zipper Necklaces - DIY Outsapop Collars::“Trashion” blogger and DIY genius Outi Pyy from Finland designs and hand constructs these stunning collars/necklaces from zippers. This girl is so talented that not only does she design these collars,… [MORE] |
 Money Clips Made of Real Bills - Ready Made or DIY Clips::Forget about brand names and show your wallet's real worth with these awesome Cash Money Clips that are made from real money. You can even use the money clip as currency when you are low on cash!
Designer… [MORE] |
 31 Awesome Suitcases & Luggage That Stand Out (SUPER GALLERY)::Having been fortunate to travel a lot, I've seen my fair share of luggage. Oddly enough, while there are so many unique innovations in travel bags and hip suitcases, the majority of people still opt for… [MORE] |
 Rotary Phone Watches - The Zihotch Retro Phone Watch::This quaint piece of accessory is bound to get a lot of people talking ill about you behind your back. This is the Zihotch Retro Phone Watch made by Japan’s Maywadenki.
Designed with a face that imitates… [MORE] |
 19th Century Inspired Shoes - The POSSO Spat Collection::Spats, a footwear accessory from the 19th century, are making a comeback. POSSO The Spat project is an amalgam of footwear and design born from the minds of artists Marylouise Pels and Vanessa Giovacchini.… [MORE] |
 Fake Human Skin as Fashion - The SkinBag Collection by Olivier Goulet::SkinBag creates seamless, realistic-looking yet fake, human skin that is worn like a catsuit. SkinBag is the creation of Olivier Goulet, a French artist who makes clothes, accessories, shoes and more out… [MORE] |
 Tennis-Inspired Accessories - Maria Sharapova for Sony Ericsson::Russian superstar tennis player Maria Sharapova has teamed up with Sony Ericsson to launch a collection of four cell phone accessories for women. These items are the Courtside Case (IDC-31), Exercise Case… [MORE] |
 Garbage Crochet - The Barkerbell Recycled VHS Tape Crochet Bag::I never would have guessed a crochet bag would be cool - ecocool that is. With tons of VHS tapes languishing around what is an eco-artisan to do? Crochet this black bag with yards of VHS tape! BarkerBell… [MORE] |
 GPS Convergence - The GPS Map Shot Bracelet, Camera and Post Card::The GPS Map Shot Bracelet is one of those dream-come-true gadgets my nerd alter ego would not mind flaunting down the mean streets of New York. A stylish combination of a bracelet, digital camera and… [MORE] |
 Recycled Sports Equipment - Abteil Soccer Ball Handbag (for EURO 2008?)::Fashionista soccer mom’s now have the chicest bag to carry their minivan keys in. The soccer ball handbag designed by the company Abteil (translated from German means ‘compartment’) is made from… [MORE] |
 Geeky Purfume Jewelry - The Flash Drive Necklace and Perfume Dispenser::Although stylish, the Scent Drive is clearly an artifact of geeky Jewelry.
The accessory is a unique little flash drive / necklace combo that emits an alluring scent.
This is a must for someone wanting… [MORE] |
 iPhone 3G Cases - 4 Beauties from Incase::As we impatiently await the release of the new iPhone 3G in a couple of a weeks, Incase has whetted our appetite with four cases. From sleek Slider Cases to stylish Leather Folios and Protective Covers,… [MORE] |
 Public Fixtures Made Phallic - Tom of Finland's Suggestive Perfume Campaign::It's all about the product placement in this extremely funny and naughty Tom of Finland Perfume campaign.
Created by the twisted minds at Ogilvy ad agency in Paris, the campaign attached images of "manly… [MORE] |
 $2 Million Dollar Sandals - Stuart Weitzman’s Tanzanite Shoes::These sandals from Stuart Weitzman are priced at $2 million dollars. The super expensive silver-leathered footwear are decorated with 185 carats of tanzanite which is a rare gemstone found only in Africa… [MORE] |
 Crystal Figurine Purses - Leiber’s Luxury Evening Bags::American luxury brand Leiber hand crafts these extravagant Austrian crystal encrusted handbags in the United States. Talk about a statement piece. The snake bag, called the Rattle minaudière, is 4 1/2”… [MORE] |
 Father Daughter Ads - Sophia & Francis Ford Coppola for Louis Vuitton::Fashion darling Sophia Coppola and her acclaimed Godfather director father Francis Ford Coppola star in the latest Louis Vuitton Journeys ads. The campaign is part of a series photographed by famous celebrity… [MORE] |
 Multi-Time Zone Luxury Watches - The Icelink Bikini::The watch brand Icelink makes luxury timepieces. One of their coolest collections are their six time zone watches for trendsetters who jet all over the world. Wealthy trendsetters who can afford the $8,500… [MORE] |
 $26,000 Crocodile Skin Phones - "Lady Dior" Mobile::In case the $5,000 My Dior phone was too cheap for your taste, Christian Dior has unveiled a $26,000 mobile model that's even more high end. The upscale version features crocodile skin and a whopping 640… [MORE] |
 Hand-Carved Wood Glasses - Urban Spectacles::Made from such hardwoods as cocobolo, bloodwood, and purpleheart, the glasses from Urban Spectacles are made-to-order, being custom-designed and hand-carved. These pieces of art are real eyeware that will,… [MORE] |
 Human Face Bags - Headstrong Hand Bags by Yael Mer::These bags, embossed with images of human faces, are more than a little creepy, yet somehow they ooze appeal. The quirky totes were created by Yael Mer who makes the mask-like bags in different shapes… [MORE] |
 Steampunk Jewelry - EDM Designs::Ricky Wolbrom of New York is the designer of steampunk jewelry. Her Etsy store is called EDM Designs. She collects vintage Swiss watch parts to make her jewelry. Some designs are so painstakingly put together,… [MORE] |
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