Design

Louis Vuitton’s Vivienne bag – logo or no logo?



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So much for super-brands shying away from obvious logos, Louis Vuitton recently launched this Vivienne bag (£2,880) with a can’t-miss-it brass logo closure. I’ve taken a secret shine to it as the rest of the bag is neat, clean and understated. Buy it here.

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UPDATE: And here’s Alexa Chung with hers…
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Pringle’s Grace-ful tribute



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Pringle Of Scotland is about to launch another of its collaborations with MA Fashion Design students from Central St Martins. The (100% Made in Scotland) archive collection, Princess Grace: More Than an Image was created in collaboration with The Nouveau Musee National De Monaco which gave BA fashion history and theory students access to the palace archives. Now that must have been an eye-opener. (more…)



Buy it now: Liberty London’s new accessory line



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The Liberty London printed canvas accessories that were universally loved at the Liberty AW13 press day have just landed in store. In good time for back-to-school season, not to mention Fashion Month, we have this fine array of pochettes, wallets, tech-cessories and tote bags to accompany us about each any and every kind of business…

Liberty London tote bag, £295
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Last call: Karen Walker’s Candy Bar at Browns Focus



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Heads-up: There’s only three days left to visit Karen Walker’s Candy Bar at Browns Focus before it packs up and jets off on the next leg of its world tour.

If you love Walker’s cult chunky framed sunnies, you can find exclusive colourways here until Thursday 14th August. (I’ve just taken delivery of the above new wave-esque eye candy – thank you Team KW!) (more…)