Wearable Origami
Posted on June 14, 2007 at 9:13 pm (PST) | Comments Off
Who said that Paris is the only place in the world where you can get true Haute Couture? Well that statement is simply false, because you don’t even need to leave your own home to get a handmade high fashion construction. This Japanese Paper Swing Jacket designed by Dusan is literally made out of paper; paper raffia that is. The usage of this material leads to one of the most cutting edge items ever, The fluid jacket comes in a chocolate brown and lacks any form of closures at all. This $1,395 jacket is so precious and exclusive that purchasing it requires assistance from a personal shopper as soon as you place your order. Now that is luxury!
Old Court Shoes
Posted on June 7, 2007 at 3:39 pm (PST) | Comments Off
Fabulous fabrics like silk and satin were once considered common materials to make shoes out of in the dasy of Louis XIV, the Sun King. Nowadays these fabrics have been replaced by leather, silk organza, and other fabrics that are less bank breaking. To get a pair of silk shoes would certainly cost more than a pair of Louboutin’s red sole wonders. That was until Sui Generis came into the same producing ethically handmade footwear. Sui Generis literally means "of its own kind" in Latin, and that is precisely the type of product they offer. The romantic Kimberley, sassy round toe ankle boot with 4" heel and with velcro fastening comes in a variety of delightful fabrics, along with many other handmade wonders at The Natural Store. When you place your order, the company immediately contacts you to find out which fabric you want. From there, the shoes are handmade to your directions and shipped to your door for $691.61, which is a steal once you really think about the great quality that you are getting. Along with Natalie Portman and Phoebe Philo, former creative director of Chloe, you can sport luxurious footwear that undoubtedly make Marie Antoinette jealous.
Nature Beckons You
Posted on May 25, 2007 at 11:21 am (PST) | Comments Off 
Come on, ladies, look into that little birdie’s eyes and tell me it isn’t cute.
Shana Logic, home to indie jewelry, plushies and accessories, makes some room for the Chirp Wallet ($22). Made of high-quality vinyl, the wallet holds 2 ID pockets, as well as a change pocket and a vinyl insert with 5 pockets. Every wallet is handmade, so there will be slight alterations, but it will make yours all the more charming and unique.
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