Pattern Making @ New York Fashion Week: Anna Sui, Duro Olowu, Proenza Schouler Fall 2011

Prints and patterns were all over the Fall 2011 runways this past New York Fashion Week, and among the most notable and brilliantly done were the must-have collections from Anna Sui and Duro Olowu....

ANNA SUI

DURO OLOWU

PROENZA SCHOULER

Images courtesy of Style.com

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #134

Below: Céline's luggage envelope tote is hitting a fever with many fashion forward women... so gorgeous and simple, it's a must have for any urban girl!

Below: PS1 bag is still all the rage with the fashion IT girls and have kickstart a 'school bag' trend from other brands...

Bag Fever: Céline And Proenza Schouler

Céline and Proenza Schouler have both hit a jackpot with iconic bags that is both endearing and epitomises urban chic. The Luggage Envelope Tote (starts from SGD 2590) and Extra large PS1 Bag (SGD 3750) is a must have for the fashion forward ladies!

I just cannot get enough of pics of real people adopting these gorgeous arm candies with their amazing styles. It seemed the bags just looked fabulous on anyone! Coincidentally, both ladies are wearing leopard print shoes...

Have you got yours already?:-P

Source: Céline and Proenza Schouler

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #163

Below: Resort(Cruise) 2011 season Proenza Schouler bags are looking very promising! PS1 Weekenders in croc and bi-materials are simply amazing...love it!

Below: PS1 pochette and PS1 bag in tri-material/colour combinations are also gorgeous!


Below: There seems to be a new addition to the PS1 family...a cute shoulder sling satchel style messenger bag which is equally fab!

Below: Love the green version and also that python PS11!

Below: PS11 family has also expanded... clutch and tote to tempt you! But these 2 brings to mind Hermès with those huge square studs and simple design...

Below: The woven open toe shoes are very interesting as well, with the metallic gold one a real stand out...

Proenza Schouler Resort 2011 Accessories

Winter is not even over and images of Resort/Cruise 2011 season images are already surfacing. Fashion is indeed fast and furious, unrelenting on consumer's wallets.

Here's a peek at the temptations, Proenza Schouler will direct at you come next Resort season. I have been a fan of PS1 bags. And now I am even more of a fan after seeing this new collection. Striking colour tones are evident in the collection with (almost) neon greens, and bright yellows being the statement hues. I love the PS1 Weekender in yellow croc or the bi-material version in canvas and leather. Even the now classic PS1 bag has a version crafted in canvas, leather and suede with a tri-colour combination, which I previously blogged about here and loved!

There seems to be a new PS11 messenger style satchel joining the ever expanding PS1 family. The smaller size and longer shoulder strap makes this a cute and happy everyday companion. And how could you resist them when they also come in bright green leather or croc versions. Love:-P

Beyond the PS1, there are also new members to the PS11 family that comprises a simple and elegant tote and clutch which spots huge square studs and the signature multi slot buckle. In a way, when I first saw these, Hermès immediately came to mind, especially the simply textured leather green clutch. Call it 'inspired' Proenza Schouler!

Beyond the bags, those 'woven' open toe flats and belts are looking very promising too.. don't you wish cruise season was here already?

Source: Proenza Schouler

Great Minds Think Alike #25

Below: Michael Kors Fall Winter 2010 vs...

Michael Kors vs. Proenza Schouler And Balmain

Check out this new Fall Winter 2010 bag and belt from American designer, Michael Kors (or better known as the Project Runway judge)...

What do they remind you of?

My picture below should give a good clue:-) of what I feel they resemble. So which is the greater mind to think alike?

Below: Proenza Scchouler PS1 Bag and Balmain Homme Leather Belt...

Source: Elle, Balmain, Michael Kors

The Material Boy #410

Below: PS1 Bag temptations... Love this ethnic inspired embroidered Indian motif PS1 Bag (€1308.53, VAT excl.)

Below: And this large olive green leather version! (£1429.70, VAT excl.)

Proenza Schouler Fall Winter 2010 Indian Motif Silk Embroidered And Olive Green PS1 Bag

One's in my favourite hue of olive green, the other in a a unique embroidered ethnic inspired indian motif... I think I am having double bag orgasms looking at these PS1 bags!

Love... love...love. Somebody buy them so I can be rid of these temptations! I am officially on a Proenza Schouler PS1 bag frenzy this fall winter 2010 season.

Source: Colette, Net-a-porter

The Material Boy #409

Below: Proenza Schouler's Extra Large PS1 Bag...

Mulberry Elkington Briefcase

The ladies have invaded our male bags territory with the recent influx of briefcase inspired satchels. Leading the way, of course is Proenza Schouler's PS1 bag and Mulberry's Alexa Bag.

But if both of these ladies bags still finds you (the guy) feeling queasy carrying female styles, then perhaps Mulberry's Elkington Briefcase is a perfect alternative! Measuring 27.5cm(h) x 37.5cm(w) x 7.5cm(d), it is compact enough for daily use but roomy enough for documents, or even small laptops. I love the schoolboy design but done in a more classic way for the guys. What's more, at a price tag of £525, this is easier on your wallet than any of the 2 women's designs.

I am smitten by the PS1 bag. But the extra large size is hard to track down outside of USA and costs an arm and leg (US$2350!).... so perhaps this Mulberry Elkington can just stand in as my 'male PS1 bag':-P

Comes in chocolate, black and oak colours.

Source: Mulberry

Retail price: £525. Where to buy: www.mulberry.com or Mulberry Boutique at Hilton Hotel, Singapore

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #142

Below: Are you ready for PS11, sister to the highly coveted PS1 bag?:-P

Below: Love these dressier top handle bags with chain handles! The square studs gives it an edgy look while being glamourous:-)

Below: The shoes are a highlight in Proenza Schouler's Fall 2010 collection! Mean looking heels for biker chicks!

Below: There are also bracelets and belts to get your fill of Proenza Schouler!

Proenza Schouler Fall Winter 2010 Womens Accessories And Bags

From the dynamic duo who brought us the 'anti-IT bag', PS1 (which ironically became the hit bag that inspired many other similar schoolboy bag styles), came another highly modern and ultra savvy Fall Winter 2010 collection. Those mean looking PS11 bags, sister to PS1, get toughen up with square studs and more hardcore 'bling' hardware. Love the quilted version which seem like a 'grungier' sister to Chanel while the fur trim top flap style is street luxe with an edge!

There are also chain strap top handle handbags, with the one in croc invoking immense lust! Girls, sharpen your nails and be ready for some catfights at the stores if you want one of them!

As for shoe fanatics, those mean and tall ankle boots with side buckles are fabulous to spice up some biker cool. The heel design reminded me of Alexander Mcqueen's infamous armadillo heels (Some top models were worried about the height and fit of those alien looking heels and hence turned down walking at his SS2010 show.). The height of these Proenza Schouler shoes do look intimidating as well!

Proenza Schouler is definitely a fashion force to keep your radar on. Fans in Singapore will get to shop their fill of Proenza Schouler when Club 21 stores add the brand to their ever expanding selection of labels. Hurray!

(BTW, check out the interview Net-A-Porter did with Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough on their inspiration behind the PS1 bag. At middle part of the clip, you see one of the guys showcasing the Extra Large PS1 bag. Observe the proportion of the extra large PS1 to a guy's build. Oh my... at that size, the bag is a match made in heaven for a man! I would grab that. It's gorgeous in tan coloured leather. LOVE...)

Below: After watching the interview clip on Net-A-Porter, this Extra Large PS1 Bag in tan coloured leather is hot on my wishlist now! Retails for USD2350 here... yikes!

Source: Proenza Schouler

The Material Boy #402

I Want This Proenza Schouler Pre Sring 2011 PS1 Bag!

Check out this tri-material (canvas, leather and suede) PS1 Bag from the Proenza Schouler Pre-Spring 2011 collection! Lovely combination with a sense of casualness as compared to the all leather versions. Less heavy on the eye, it's a perfect city companion for any warm sunny days out and about town. Hope Club 21 buyers gets this in the oversized version, cos I am signing up for one!:-)

Source: Club 21 Facebook

My MANy Bags News #242

Below: You have seen the PS1 bag, PS1 pochette... but are you ready for the PS1 Weekender? Exciting!

Below: The bag synonymous with trendsetting style... the PS1!

Below: The clutch version of PS1, the PS1 Pochette...

Proenza Schouler PS1 Weekender Anyone?

Attention all Proenza Schouler fans, we have seen the trendsetting PS1 bag, the chic PS1 pochette...are you ready for the PS1 Weekender? Yes, it is coming. Now you cannot complain you do not have an 'envy inducing' arm companion when you go on your next vacation...

The new weekender model comes in two sizes, medium and large. Prices range from US$1,150 for the medium and US$1,350 for the large size. PS1 Weekender should debut in December 2010.

(Boys, this could be the one that fits at all the right places with a bigger size and format!)

Source: Bagcraze

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #135

Below: Another school bag style arm candy to hit the stores for next season? Love the lookbook pic of the
bag being carried:-P

Below: Is that a folio clutch?...exciting...:-P

Proenza Schouler Prefall 2010 Accessories, Shoes And Bags

We all love the PS1 bag. We all love the PS1 Clutch. We all love Proenza Schouler. The top models fancy it. The 'IT' fashion girls embrace it. I know I adore the brand too! So here's a peek at the upcoming Prefall 2010 accessories collection from this US based label...

I love those half boots with thick chunky soles. Seems heavy duty soles or wedges are a staple for next winter and even pre-fall 2010 season. The transparent belt is also a stand out piece!

As for the bags, PS1 bag is still the best, but if you are looking for other options, there is a 'shopping bag' tote which seem to be catching on Loewe and Céline's cabas trend.

Source: Proenza Schouler