Fall/ Winter 2012-2013 Fashion Trends

 Taking a peek at the fall/ winter 2012-2013 fashion trends and slowly planning your cold season wardrobe is certainly advised. Get ready to experiment with wine shades, cobalt, patent leather, big geometric prints and the 1950’s Hollywood style this year, as the fall trends hint. Let’s get acquainted with the fashion forecast for the cold season and step into the gloomy days in style!

 

Fall Trend: The hard case as handbag and vintage luggage inspires for fall.

Bags we wear during fall and winter are usually simpler, darker and more practical. But that doesn’t mean they have to be boring, does it? See the list of amazing Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 bag trends and get inspired!

The elegant and bourgeois vibe characteristic of the 1950s fashion of Hollywood managed to catch the attention of fashion designers, who embodied this style in their fall collections through a distinctive character from Hitchcock’s classic movies.

 In contrast to the aristocratic elegance, some designers reflected the rebellious spirit of a young hot-tempered woman in their collections. Perfectly fitting military jacket adds sharpness to the look, brutal bog-brown shades emphasize the domestic protest, while the might epaulets turn the fragile female shoulders into an object of power. 

 Alongside peplum, ruffles come to state vintage this fall too. Vintage fashion is reflected both in the large buttons of tweed jackets and coat-boleros, as well as in the airy silk blouses with gold buttons. Retro elements can be traced in the collections of Miu Miu, Mexx, TopShop, Prada and many others.

The fall/ winter 2012-2013 fashion trends are just amazing and have something to satisfy any style need. Whether you are into feminine or masculine styles, statement-making or modest looks, there is something fantastic for you to add to your wardrobe and look chic while it’s cold outside.

Fashion Week Handbags: Gucci Spring 2013

I’m about to use a word to describe the handbags from Gucci Spring 2013 that I genuinely have never associated with Gucci or its bags in the past: simple. For the candy-colored clutches and petite shoulder bags that Gucci sent down the runway in Milan on Friday, the brand’s iconic horsebit hardware was back and nearly everything else was gone. Shown in two versions, Gucci’s pared-down flap bags were a notable departure for a brand know for its large, sometimes aggressive handbags.

Gucci creative head Frida Giannini has always enjoyed turning our expectations of the brand on their heads, though, and that’s exactly what she did in a runway show full of monochrome and monotexture ensembles. The bags followed the lead of the clothes instead of making their own statement, and it’ll be interesting to see how this newfound restraint reverberates through the rest of Gucci’s accessory line come spring. Check out all the bags after the jump.

[Photos via Vogue.com]

Diane von Furstenberg and Google team up to debut Glass at Fashion Week

Over the last five years, the role of technology in fashion has absolutely exploded. Not only have blogs emerged as a huge force in the industry, but magazines are racing to bring their online content up to their offline editorial standards and brands are using digital printmaking, three-dimensional printers and a whole slew of other technological advances to enrich their clothes and accessories. This afternoon at New York Fashion Week, the intersection of tech and fashion reached a new point: powerhouses Diane von Furstenberg and Google joined forces to debut the much-rumored Glass on DVF’s Spring 2013 runway.

Still in its design infancy, Glass is a pair of (glass-less, ironically) glasses that captures the wearer’s experiences while he or she moves through the world. At the DVF show, wearers included front-row attendee and Google co-founder Sergey Brin, model Hanne Gaby Odiele and Diane von Furstenberg herself. All of the wearers captured the show from their perspectives, and on September 13, we’ll all be able to see the POV video that resulted on DVF’s official YouTube page. Don’t want to wait? Get a behind-the-scenes look on the official DVF Google+ page. Glass, meanwhile, is still in development, but I’m very interested to see what a fashion show looks like from on the catwalk and behind the scenes instead of in the seats.

Explore the Gucci Icons, starting with 3 iconic handbags

Gucci is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. The classic GG monogram is easy to spot no matter what piece it graces, but there is much more to the history of Gucci than just the logo. In 1921, Guccio Gucci started a leather goods company in Florence and within a few years, sophisticated shoppers were turning to the house of Gucci for their luxury goods. The horsebit icon, which is just as recognizable as the GG monogram, was an idea that stemmed from the many horse-riding aristocrats Guccio came to know in Italy. The brand continued to grow and expand to the massive and well-respected design house it is today, but now Gucci wants to turn back to its roots and share more of the company history by reflecting on the Gucci Icons.

While taking a stroll back through time to see the iconic items that make the brand what it is today, three iconic handbags stand out: the Stirrup, the New Bamboo, and the Jackie. Along with that, we have a gallery of imagery throughout Gucci’s history, from the early 1930s to today.

The design has not changed much since the inception of this bag, and the Gucci New Bamboo Top Handle Bag remains a classic. While other brands attempt to bring touches of bamboo into their lines, Gucci is the only designer that does it tastefully and without a note of kitsch. I immediately narrowed in on this cherry red crocodile version with light gold hardware. Not only is this exotic bag delightful, but it’s also the perfect hue to work with fall trends.

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A Close Look at Chanel Cruise 2013

Back in May, the Chanel Cruise 2013 collection was shown at the magical Château de Versailles, where designer Karl Lagerfeld brought us feelings of eighteenth century opulence. The show itself was exactly the kind of visual magic that Chanel runway shows are known for, with the long line up of models overtaking the gardens of Versailles.
The collection has now made its way to the Chanel showroom in New York, and earlier this week, Vlad and I were able to take a close look at the clothing and accessories.

Light colors that are both neutral and whimsical were shown, as well as floral and baroque details. Tiny bags in spring colors were situated among the classic bags and newer versions of recent favorites. Chanel always has a way to draw me in and remind me why its one of the most sought after luxury houses, the beauty translates flawlessly into the designs.






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The Glamourous Gucci 1921 Collection Cherry Crocodile Shoulder Bag

Sometimes I forget about my love of Gucci. I get a little set in my ways and comfortable, much like a long relationship. But then something catches my eye and I every feeling of love I have for a brand comes back ten-fold. Gucci was on my long-time, back-burner love corner for a while, but most recently it has moved back to the forefront of my mind. From the absolutely stunning 1970′s bags, to this glamorous 1921 bag, Gucci is on a roll.

The shape of the bag is already stunning, but finishing it in cherry crocodile adds the cherry on top. I love crocodile skin, and when the quality of the skin is superb, the bag stands out that much more. The difference in scales is alluring and the cherry hue helps give this Gucci handbag much more dimension.
The collection is a special edition to celebrate Gucci’s 90th anniversary, and to signify this special achievement, there is also a G.Gucci Firenze 1921 light gold plaque dangling from the bag. The single adjustable strap has a 8.3″ drop, and the detachable shoulder strap with 17.7″ drop. True to Gucci aesthetics, the bag is finished with hand stitching, tassels, and bamboo detail.

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Dream Girl- Lady Gaga on the cover of Vogue.

Dream Girl – Lady Gaga dons a Marc Jacobs gown on the September 2012 cover of Vogue. Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, with styling by the inimitable Grace Coddington. We adore the silhouette and hue of the Marc Jacobs gown the pop star is wearing. Visit our website and suggest a branded bag for the Dream Girl for this shoot. We will give a signed poster of Lady Gaga to the best option so hurry up and suggest the best bag you think we have on our website and get a signed poster of Lady Gaga!!

 

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Take a look at Chanel’s Black and Metallic tote

I feel fairly confident saying that Chanel releases more distinct accessories collection every year than any other major designer in the world. Not only does Chanel do cruise, spring, pre-fall and fall, but it also does pre-collections for both fall and spring, bringing the total number of seasonal bag deliveries to six when four is the norm. There’s always a little more Chanel in the pipeline, which is a beautiful thing.

Today we have some Chanel Black and Metallic tote that you will think of buying immediately – Chanel Summer 2012 Pre-Collection. It’s exactly what it sounds like; a healthy dose of handbag fun to get you through until the Summer 2012 bags come out. The line is heavy on earth tones, which weren’t present in the runway show but still make a clear reference to the natural elements that inspired the collection. On the whole, This bag have a slightly more different and shinny look than you might be used to from Chanel. Check the latest collection of Chanel at wwwbrandsouk.com after the jump and tell us what you think!


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Bags Battle

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You know what’s even better than a classic? A really good twist on what everyone expects. Hermes isn’t a brand that messes with tradition too eagerly, but when it does decide to switch things up, the end results are usually spectacular. (Not to mention well-implemented. The Hermes Atelier Sacs is a thing of beauty.) Lucky for Hermes lovers, the brand’s Fall 2012 collection contains two updated classics: The Hermes Birkin 35 ''so black'' in box leather year O, which feathers one zip pocket interior, patch pocket and black colored belt closure and padlocks, and the Hermes Birkin 35 Black crocodile year L, Features crocodile and calf skin leather, with goat skin interiors. Which do you prefer? Take a closer look at the bags after the jump and then vote!

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The return of the Fendi

We discussed whether or not the legendary Fendi Baguette,The first real It Bag and practically the fifth cast member of Sex and the City, might be poised for a return to prominence. Based on the Baguettes that are starting to surface for Spring 2012, I’d say that we might all be carrying Fendi in a year’s time. Can I request a crossbody version, please?

The simple, familiar shape of the Baguette has always lent itself particularly well to gobs of embellishment, and since fashion seems to enjoy gobs of almost anything these days, it’s perhaps no surprise that the bag would once again gain a certain amount of favor. The bright colors of the Fendi Python Baguette make for a perfectly trendy all-season bag that feels very now, while the modernist beading on the Fendi Optical Beaded Baguette appeal to those who appreciate the minimal lines and bold color choices of brands like Jil Sander.

With the wide-ranging design possibilities, it’s easy to see how the Fendi Baguette fervor began in the first place; they do have sort of a collect-them-all feeling, right? Usually those kinds of responses from me are reserved for box clutches, but the Baguette takes that same possibility for creation and makes it easier to carry during the day. Here’s hoping that the bag continues on its second wind.

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Aqua Gucci Horsebit

Fashion always serves up a host of fun trends to try and this summer, they were oh-so-wearable. From cool prints to new color combos, discover tons of new outfit idea for the warm-weather season. It's true it isn't defined to solely by our clothing choices, but is also conveyed through the way we carry ourselves, our personalities and our views of the world!

 

Always in a rush need to toss something on and complain about how it craps your own personal style/ look? Whether you're in UAE and gearing up for July holidays or just planning your annual summer escape, hit the road in style. Our latest collection of Bags, including the new Aqua Gucci Horsebit Shoulder Bag with colorful leather detail horsebit is accented in brown leather and gold hardware. Single gold chain strap. The interior features silk mustard lining. Where will you take Gucci this summer?

 

 

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Hermes summer.

Hermes handbags spring/summer collection of 2012 has a great range of attractive colorful articles. Any true fashion lover would be able to sense the incomplete feelings arousing without the presence of a Hermes bag in their closets. The spectacular 2012 Hermes collection ranges from the extremely well tailored edgy bags.

We are pleased to present you 'Hermes Handbags'. You know what is even better than a classic? A really good twist on what everyone expects. Hermes isn’t a brand that messes with tradition too eagerly, but when it does decide to switch things up, the end results are usually out of this world .To show your extreme luxury and a great taste towards life, its an awesome idea to own a Hermes Handbag. These new Hermes heavenly features are guaranteed to cause an urge of immediacy of welcoming these beautifully breath-taking ornaments home. Lucky for Hermes lovers, the brand’s Summer 2012 collection contains some spectacular bags. Take a closer look at the bags on our website www.brandsouk.com

Chanel Fever

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 Chanel bags are always to die for especially the spring collection of 2012 is breathtaking. This year the bags are mainly focused on their versatility, how easily they can be transformed from being a clutch to a shoulder bag. The spring collection also known as the ocean theme of this year embraces the sleek fish and shell style. Metallic, pearly white and pastels are all portraying the aquatic beauty. This year Chanel came up with a new style of “Boy bag” it has an entirely different appeal to it. don’t confused the with a men’s bag they are just in masculine shape with more edgy and bold design, heavy chain and subtle colors are the uniqueness of this line. On the other hand, the Chanel shell minaudieres are new and something very different from other bags. Small, luxurious, and the shades of extremely pale ivory and blush molded in a giant sea shell is great to carry to a nuptial occasion.

LV spring/summer

Louis Vuitton spring/summer collection of 2012 has something for every woman. The bright colors as well as variety of classic styles are astonishing. Full of winsome, frothy feathers, puffed drop-waist skirts, all the tone and texture of the collection have reflected the theme of lightness and prettiness that the collection handbags are about to dazzle this season. They are soft and chic, subtle and simple. and for those looking for bold chic look, the mirrored basket bags are definitely the one to consider. Shimmering with the special jewel teal and aluminum silver, the originality is the refreshing which makes the design perfect complement for the airy dresses popular in the season.

Fendi and style

Fendi has to be one of the most stylish brand available. Everything at Fendi is nothing but pure glamour. Anyone who owns a Fendi accessory feels more precious than precious can be.

A Fendi Crocodile Clutch maybe be a beautiful evening bag, but a great piece of functional design it is not. Box clutches never are, no matter how pretty they may be. Not only that, but this little evening bag isn’t even indicative of the season’s overall accessories trends. So what gives?

Making “best” lists is somewhat subjective, naturally. Not only does a bag have to have that special spark of brilliance that can’t quite be described, but if it’s going on a seasonal list, it should somehow relate to where the handbag category is going in the months to come. Also, it should be a piece that can somehow be relevant to the lives of bag lovers; even if it’s not a potential hysteria-creating It Bag, a purse needs to appeal to a significant consumer audience to be “best.”

Bags differ from ready-to-wear and maybe even shoes in that way; they form the financial engine of many of your favorite companies, and as a result, function plays into their design much more heavily than it does with, say, an evening gown. Naturally, a bag’s design merits have to be evaluated differently. This clutch, with its glossy green crocodile and picayune proportion, is beautiful but not particularly interesting, not to mention a bit irrelevant to the average high-end handbag consumer. 

Tell us what more do you like about the Fendi line?

Brand Souk

Ever wished there was a shopping destination for vintage and pre-owned luxury handbags that was as safe and satisfying as buying new? Brand Souk is a renowned specialty online store in Middle East dedicated to offer exceptionally pre-owned, vintage, rare, limited-edition and discontinued luxury bags. Brand Souk started in 2010, our mission is to make shopping for pre-owned and vintage bags easy, fun, and safe. To many of our customers, Brand Souk is not just a business, it is a destination and a source of inspiration, as well as someone to talk to when you are looking for that impossible-to-find item.

Our selections of pre-owned designer bags are handpicked to match every lady’s desires all at affordable price. We offer a variety of pre-owned designer handbags, bags, purses, wallets, clutches, large and small totes, wristlets and leather accessories from designers such as Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi, Chanel, Hermès, Lana Marks, Asprey, Bvlgari, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Gianni Versace, Marc Jacobs, Roberto Cavalli, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, Chloe, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent etc.

Customers satisfaction is our greatest pleasure, we are here to ensure a great online shopping experience. Shop with complete confidence, all of our bags are guaranteed 100% authentic or your money back. We never sell any replica handbags. We recognized that each customer is unique and our success is built on focusing on our customers’ needs. Our dedicated and professional team is always ready to meet your individual requirements. We hope you enjoy browsing our site as much as we have putting it all together.

  

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What's in a bag?

What's in a bag?

Does it matter what brand you are carrying or the color or the design or the size of the bag?


Moreover what do you carry in a bag?


Do bags make a person's personality?

A lot of people love clutches, especiall by native New York designer Fiona Kotur. The brand is small and independent, but the designs are the type of bold, self-assured look that you’d expect to see from a much bigger (not to mention much more expensive) brand. Kotur makes larger bags that stretch into the thousands of dollars, but its clutches are really where the company’s aesthetic shines, and all of the pieces on the Moda Operandi Resort 2013 pre-sale retail for $650 or less.



On the higher end of that price spectrum, you’ll find solid brass minaudieres embellished with snakeskin, sequins or glitter, plus larger clutches made out of striated inlaid perspex. For $295, there are a couple of embossed lizard options, and in between those two price levels there are all kinds of goodies to covet. 

The Louis Vuitton Haute Maroquinerie design rooms are only available in select Maison stores, and as best I can tell, that includes flagships in Paris, Milan, Sydney and Taipei, and will include Bond Street in London in the near future. Customers can pick from the five shapes pictured below in several sizes, eight types of ultra-premium leather (including crocodile) and more than 25 colors. The bags are then almost entirely handmade upon order to the customer’s specifications, and the client’s name is engraved on the interior of the bag. Louis Vuitton discontinued its special order program not long ago, and it appears as though it was in an effort to make way for this program, which will likely spread to all the Maison stores in the not-so-distant future.


Tell us your thoughts..

The Hermes Birkin Story

Do you love the internationally popular brand Hermes that you could wait months or even years to get a Hermes Birkin like some ladies? 


Do you still remember in the TV series Sex and The City, Samantha once noted that, the moment she got a Hermes Birkin handbag, she maintained a sense of extreme grace and confidence. Do you think one really feels that great when they get a Hermes Birkin?


You may be familiar with the story of the origin of Hermes Birkin. Incase you are not, here goes... A long time ago, director of Hermes Jean Louis Dumas met the famous singer Jean Birkin on a plane, this was how the story began. Thanks to her complain towards her small handbags, Jean Louis came out with this wonderful idea and that's when the first Hermes Birkin handbags came to our world which was named after the surname of Jean Birkin.


Maybe sometimes you would wonder what's the charm of Hermes Birkin on earth that makes thousands of women in the world fond of it? As far as we know, it is due to the exquisite workmanship and exclusive design. 


Don't you think a Hermes Birkin handbag processed from skin of crocodile, ostrich, and lizard or some other rare animals with a priceless stone ornament the metallic part is distinctive, luxurious, and elegant? 


It embodies your graceful temperament and a fashionable lifestyle! As a matter of fact, with a Hermes Birkin bag, you would feel pleased and confident from the bottom of your heart. 


You can hardly resist the seducement of such wonderful handbags to show your extreme luxury and embellish your colorful life. Thus it's not uncommon that wealthy and graceful women all around the world wear Hermes Birkin handbags and talk about this brand. As for colors, Hermes Birkin handbags include a abundant range of colors, such as black, oak, and chocolate and other lustrous colors. It's an absolutely feast for your eyes! Once you regard Hermes as your choices, Hermes will look you as truly friend and offer you quality goods. You can easily recognize Hermes handbags by their exquisite workmanship and exclusive design.


To show your extreme luxury and your special taste towards life, it's a wonderful idea to own a Hermes Birkin handbag, since Hermes Birkin is the symbol of luxury and grace. Many other brands of similar products may present good quality, but they can't show a taste and style. 


Hermes Birkin handbags can combine quality and temperament. Everyone wants to be the focus and in the middle of all attention when passing a populous street. Imagine that you are passing a populous street gracefully and confidently!

Hermes Birkin handbags are among the choices of ladies in upper class and special taste. However, you may have no time to hang out for a  Hermes Birkin handbag. If this is the case, online Hermes Birkin handbags can be a wonderful selection. Without going outside, you can get a Hermes Birkin handbag conveniently. What's more, online stores often deal in Hermes Birkin handbags at reasonable or even low prices. Just because they are at low prices doesn't mean they are of poor quality.
As long as they are authentic, they are cool enough to show temperament and grace. It help promote your self—image and taste.To shape your perfect figure and your defined taste, a Hermes Birkin handbag is a necessity. With a Hermes Birkin handbag, you are sure to be the focus person just super stars attracting attention of the public.

LV love

Of all the Spring 2012 collections, all the pastels and brights and florals, it’s hard to name any one line that more thoroughly captured the light, airy idealization of the season quite like Louis Vuitton. The runway show show practically floated on its own, filled with white broderie anglais and crocodile bags in the palest shades of blue and yellow imaginable. We’ve covered the collection’s most notable pieces, from the light-as-a-feather Monogram Transparence to the lavishly expensive Crocodile Old Speedy Flap, but the rest of the collection yields some gems as well.

And thus, we bring you the rest of the Louis Vuitton Fall 2012 Collection. From leather-trimmed satchels in pale monogramed canvas to a few of the controversial basket bags we saw on the runway, this collection has a little bit of something for everyone. Personally, count me in for the bicolor Louis Vuitton Speedy North South, please. Check out all of the bags after the jump.

Summer Spring

Pre-fall collections are a beautiful thing. Not only do they give us something to talk about, look at and eventually buy during what used to be the awful, seemingly endless summer retail slump, but the clothes and accessories therein also tend to be exceedingly practical and wearable in a way that collections that have to turn heads on a highly publicized runway often aren’t. Pre-fall is like the industry’s best-kept secret for clothes you can wear and enjoy all year.

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Ever wished there was a shopping destination for vintage and pre-owned luxury handbags that was as safe and satisfying as buying new? Brand Souk is a renowned specialty online store in Middle East dedicated to offer exceptionally pre-owned, vintage, rare, limited-edition and discontinued luxury bags. Brand Souk started in 2010, our mission is to make shopping for pre-owned and vintage bags easy, fun, and safe. To many of our customers, Brand Souk is not just a business, it is a destination and a source of inspiration, as well as someone to talk to when you are looking for that impossible-to-find item.

Our selections of pre-owned designer bags are handpicked to match every lady’s desires all at affordableprice.We offer a variety of pre-owned designer handbags, bags, purses, wallets, clutches, large and small totes, wristlets and leather accessories from designers such as Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi,Chanel,Hermès, Lana Marks, Asprey, Bvlgari, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Gianni Versace, Marc Jacobs, Roberto Cavalli, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, Chloe, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent etc.

Customers satisfaction is our greatest pleasure, we are here to ensure a great online shopping experience. Shop with complete confidence, all of our bags are guaranteed 100% authentic or your money back. We never sell any replica handbags. We recognized that each customer is unique and our success is built on focusing on our customers’ needs. Our dedicated and professional team is always ready to meet your individual requirements. We hope you enjoy browsing our site as much as we have putting it all together.