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CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC SWEEPS ACROSS THE GLOBE

This space has been dark for months as the current political climate in the US, and much of the world has strained my ability to focus on the creative world of fashion that I have loved as long as I can remember.

Now, as I write this, the corona virus pandemic is crossing the globe in a death march that is devastating most countries... more specifically, those countries most associated with the fashion world Italy, Spain, France, and the US.   So, while it might seem like an unlikely time for me to refocus my efforts here, I think we need a distraction from the news more than ever.  While I know millions are facing financial hardships and stress, please think of this as eye candy.  Daydreams, clicks, and just entertainment, because at the moment, luxury fashion seems almost too much of a luxury to entertain in reality. 

With that in mind, I will also make an effort to focus on smaller brands that are focused on hand crafted goods. Worth noting however, even the biggest luxury brands, can have employees living on a very tight budget, depending on those luxury items.

PLEASE BE VIGILANT ON THE CDC AND WHO GUIDELINES TO HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF THE CORONA VIRUS.  STAY HOME / FLATTEN CURVE   - IF YOU MUST LEAVE HOME - PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING.

Summer Vibes - "Delux" - French Fashion

DIOR BIKER JACKET - Black goatskin - Made in Italy Spring has sprung, but this Summer, weather is all over the place. 

The chicest fashion houses have some pieces to dream of, wish for, invest in???? However you justify them.. these beautiful little treasures are worth your time.. and worth a visit to the boutique near you.  It's not that they scream "Summer" - but they are available NOW, and will be gone by the time the temps dip in the Fall..   DIOR - Biker Jacket in Goatskin - $4,800.00 - Made in Italy

LITTLE DARLINGS - These two jackets and a hobo handbag will take you from day to night, from LA to Paris, shopping, working.. wherever!  No regrets..promise.

DIOR - The biker jacket... forever a classic.  Dress it up.. dress it down.  It's DIOR.. so dress it any way you like.  Maria Grazia has created this uber cool Black Goatskin version- $4,800.00 - Made it Italy. 

Across town from Dior at LOUIS VUITTON -that master of logo relevance reinvention - Nicolas Ghesquire took the iconic LV Travel Trunk and inspired a leather jacket that will spin your head around the world!  Save your travel tokens, because this calfskin jacket is $7,850.00.  However, let's face it.. NO ONE else you know will have it, and you will be wearing it for life! Made in Italy.LOUIS VUITTON Trunk Print Leather Jacket in Calfskin - $7,850.00

A few blocks away from LV, the House of CHANEL has countless offerings to carry all the things you need this Summer.   *RIP Karl Lagerfeld.   This pale petrol blue hobo calfskin small "Gabrielle" bag has all the iconic details of a CC bag, but they come together in such a hip, chic way with that matte gold hardware that this bag can dress up or down.   Invest in this $4,100.00 bag from the French House that made the handbag a necessity. CHANEL - GABRIELLE - small hobo bag in Calfskin - $4,100.00

There's a reason why so many fashion professionals say that Paris is the place to find the most beautiful design, and Italy is the place that produces the most incredible leather goods. Desgined in France, Made in Italy, it's a winning combination.  

LAMBERTSON TRUEX RETURNS - Spring 2019 In Stock Now!

SHOPPER TOTE - NAVY CALF - $795.00Richard Lambertson and John Truex are two creatives responsible for one of the brightest spots in American Accessory design from the last 25 years.  The duo's namesake collection - LAMBERTSON TRUEX - launched in 1998, a palette cleansing,  understated collection that leveled the luxury field at a time when Logos were leading the way in mainstream fashion.  Chic shoppers at luxury spots like Neiman Marcus quickly made the bags best sellers in the industry.  SHOPPER TOTE - WHITE CALF - $795.00

SHOPPER TOTE - COGNAC CALF - $795.00SHOPPER TOTE - BLACK CALF - $795.00

Lamberston Truex, the persons, went in-house at TIFFANY & CO. in 2009 to help launch that iconic jewelry house's first leather goods accessory collection.  They were STUNNING.

In 2015 the two joined SHINOLA, the Detroit based emporium backed by deep pockets and deeper ideals about Made In America products from bicycles to watches to leather goods.  John and Richard elevated the brands status by taking the creative direction reigns of all leather categories.

Lucky for luxury shoppers in late 2018 the guys are back with their own collection.  Lamberston Truex is BACK! 

A few months later and the duo have found their stride again giving us chic, sophisticated designs with subtle detailing.   Luxury accessories that will be classic today, tomorrow, and probably years from now when you appreciate your investment in these well priced handbags.  Made from the finest raw materials and hardware, designer shoppers will immediately recognize the value. GRAND SHOULDER BAG - COGNAC CALF - $1,895.00

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*Those NY shoppers "in the know" about New Preston, CT - there is a very special pop-up happening with Lambertson Truex.  A special selection of bags are in-store now at Privet Lives.   John and Richard are often seen in the store and can monogram bags on request!  Click links above to visit websites.

GRAND SHOULDER BAG - GRAY CALF W/ SIGNATURE BLUE LEATHER LINING - $1,895.00GRAND SHOULDER BAG - GRAY CALF - $1,895.00