The Florida blue blood (his grandfather was former governor LeRoy Collins) now designs fine jewelry and splits his time between Coral Gables and New York. Necklace, $26,875; johnbrevard.com.
October 20, 2014
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Jens Mortensen
Former model and Parsons grad Ivana Berendika has taken her talents to design with a collection of modern, architectural pieces that she creates at her Miami Beach studio. Bracelt, $300; armedelamour.com.
August 22, 2014
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Photo courtesy of James Wojcik
Architectural lines and sumptuous skins give Barcelona-based M2Malletier’s handbag gloriously understated elegance. A detachable shoulder strap makes it as wearable as it is streamlined. Bag, $1,520; owennyc.com.
August 22, 2014
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How does one improve on perfection? The Swiss watchmaker didn’t change a thing on its iconic Calatrava officer’s timepiece (a style they have done since the 1920s). The only difference is a white-gold case and sleek black alligator strap. Watch, $37,000; 212-218-1240.
July 02, 2014
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Photo courtesy of Jens Mortensen
The jewelry designer launched her handbag line in 2008, modeling the pieces after her signature jewels, but this year Ross revamped the collection to include gemstone-esque resin clutches and dramatic marble shoulder bags. From $995; kararossny.com.
July 02, 2014
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Photo courtesy of Jens Mortensen
A veteran of the exotic-skins-centered brand Devi Kroell, Kristine Johannes moved away from animal materials when she introduced her own architectural collection, replacing leather with futuristic-looking mirrors and Plexiglas. From $1,190; rauwolfnyc.com.
July 02, 2014
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Photo courtesy of Jens Mortensen
As the daughter of legendary WWD publisher John Fairchild, Jill Fairchild was destined to work in fashion. Her and partner Karen Baldwin’s new collection has both practical cotton totes for day and modish top-handle bags for night. From $995; fairchildbaldwin.com.
June 30, 2014
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An unlikely designer, Haber has spent more time in a boardroom than a studio, with past gigs ranging from advertising to children’s-book publishing. Now her bright, exotic-skinned clutches are the bags du jour among New York’s Upper East Side circles. From $695; jillhaber.com.
June 30, 2014
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Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
For Bottega Veneta, designing an accessory that both breaks new ground and holds to tradition is an attractive premise. Its new Olimpia bag, which debuted in late June, does just that, representing a never-before-done style for the iconic label.
Creative director Tomas Maier christened the bag after the venerable Teatro Olimpico, a structure by Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio located in Vicenza, Italy, where Bottega’s atelier is located. The new arrival features the brand’s signature intrecciato hand weaving in an array of rich colors, including aubergine, brown and a textured dark gray. (We’re partial to the Signal Blue [$2,580] pictured here.) Snakeskin versions ($5,250) come in chartreuse and light gray.
Similar to Vicenza, the bag is sure to develop into nothing less than an international classic. Available at Bottega Veneta boutiques worldwide; 800-845-6790; bottegaveneta.com.
June 23, 2014
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Sister designers Danielle Snyder and Jodie Snyder Morel have gained a following with their colorful statement bibs and earrings, and now they’re taking the high-impact approach to leather pouches and totes stamped with their signature chain detailing. From $495; dannijo.com.