VALENTINO Eyewear @2014 Collection

VALENTINO Eyewear 2014 Collection pursuing an idea of design as a total concept that fully express the new values of the maison. The defining elements of Valentino's contemporary language - metal studs, stylized logo and vibrant yet sleek elegance are presented each season through savoir faire, creating startling contracts between past and present.

This VLOGO curvy oversized acetate frame has a gilt metal trim on the bridge that forms the iconic V. The left temple bears a gold Valentino logo adding a luminous accent to the eyes.

The Rockstud is a square unisex acetate model with a distinctive line across the brow has a timeless look. Two small metal studs on the frame front add a unique touch, while a heat-embossed Valentino logo is delicately placed on the temples. This frame is available in two versions: the first (V656S) is Havana acetate on the outside and iconic Valentino red inside with metal studs. The second (V670S) is Havana streaked acetate for men and black and white acetate for women with subtle tone-on-tone studs.

Cate Blanchett Wears Roger Vivier & Armani Prive @ The 2014 Golden Globe Awards

Cate Blanchett wore Roger Vivier Plaque Vendome Clutch and Armani Prive dress at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards.

PRADA Womenswear SS2014 Campaign

PRADA Womenswear SS2014 Campaign by  Steven Meisel reflects the fierce and independent spirit of the collection. Teams of models hold us in their collective gaze, looking forward in a united vision. Dresses, coats and accessories come alive with giant mural prints of female faces, layering contrasting dimensions of femininity. The walls of the Via Fogazzaro show space in Milan were similarly transformed, emblazoned with ‘In the Art of the Multitude’ – a contemporary muralists’ and illustrators’ vision of female representation, power and multiplicity. Identikit glossy side partings are crowned with feathered headpieces, and sporty tube socks encrusted with candy-like crystals. Handbags are ladylike in the extreme, in glossy crocodile, studs, and saffiano leather. Striped sporty detailing at necklines and busts emphasizes the feeling of team photographs, but then the scale is magnified, the cropped images accentuating detail in the frame. The effect is a surreal wallpaper of textures, colours, and the luxurious detail of the clothing. Glowing with independent truth, a youthful idealism and aggressive optimism unites this modern feminine troupe. The models are Julia Bergshoeff, Dorota Kullova, Ashleigh Good, Gracie Van Gastel, Amanda Murphy, Viktor Van Pelt, Maggie Jablonski, Lieke Van Houten, Maja Salamon, Ola Rudnicka, Sabrina Ioffreda, Magdalena Jasek, Nastya Sten, Cindy Bruna, Anna Ewers, Ophelie Guillermand,

Malaike Firth and Lexi Bolling.

Diane von Furstenberg @ 2014 New Eyewear Collection

Diane von Furstenberg 2014 New Eyewear Collection is for stylish, fashion-focused woman and includes five new sun and four new optical styles. Expanding on the existing collection, these new pieces are extremely flattering with trendsetting shapes such as the aviator, cat eye and popular geek chic. Drawing inspiration from Diane’s Ready-To-Wear and Accessories Collections, design details such as the the Harper Buckle, Power Stone, Color blocking and, elegant logo plaques each find their way into the collection through sleek and subtle details. Popular patterns, like the iconic Chain Link, are pressed into temples and end pieces. Spotlighting options for women of every age in metal, zyl, and combination styles, chic and vibrant colorways are enhanced by gradients on frame fronts and tortoise patterns, as well as solids, such as olive and lilac. <DVF582S> Riley is a glamorous cat eye sunglass with modern details. Frame fronts are constructed from beautifully crafted kaleidoscope zyl and DVF’s Signature Harper Hardware is featured on the temple. Offered in Black Tortoise, Blush Tortoise, Amber Tortoise.

<DVF585S> is a glam oversized butterfly silhouette. The frame features color blocked temples with a DVF Chain Link inspired hardware at each end piece. Outside temples are enriched with the inlaid DVF Logo Plaque. Offered in Black Gradient, Brown Gradient, Purple Gradient.

<DVF586S> Gwen is a trendsetting cat eye, featuring color blocked temples and DVF Chain Link inspired hardware at each end piece. The inlaid DVF Logo Plaque adorns outside temples.

<DVF5046> is a Modified rectangular frame features the iconic Chain Link pattern pressed inside pearlized temples in beautiful colorations. The DVF Logo Plaque adorns outside temples. Offered in Taupe Crystal, Purple Crystal, Merlot Crystal. <DVF5049> This trendsetting geek chic frame is inspired by DVF’s Power Stone. The frame front reveals colorful multi-layered zyl. Offered in Black, Dark Brown, Olive, Dark Brown.

Girard-Perregaux @ Vintage 1945 XXL Large Date, Moon-Phases & Vintage 1945 XXL Chronograph

These are watches with a mechanism to measure time, and a design that goes way beyond mere mechanical measurement. The Vintage 1945 XXL Collection combines proven techniques with uncluttered aesthetics to give its time indications their maximum impact. These two new models carved in steel, one with its large date and moon-phases indicator, the other with its chronograph function, are thus added to a watch line that has succeeded in imposing its own style right from the first. An iron fist in a velvet glove: the aesthetic approach adopted by the new Vintage 1945 XXL models makes for a look that is rich in contrasts. The charcoal-gray color of the spherical dial is softened by a vertically-applied satin finish, while the steel bracelet has a very contemporary look to it, with its stylish links showcased by an alternating polished and satin finish. The bracelet can be made longer by a folding triple steel clasp equipped with a security catch. The velvet surface of the dial is highlighted by the discreet relief of the applied Breguet numerals and also of the counters, whose fitted circles and azure decorative features attract the light. The <Vintage 1945 Large Date, Moon-Phases> model indicates, as well as the hours and minutes, the date and lunar quarters also. Situated on opposite sides of the dial at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock respectively, the large date fixes the framework for the phases of the moon. Nothing else is added: here time is expressed in the purest classic watchmaking tradition. The large date is displayed by means of two extremely thin disks, one for the tens, and the other for the units. The date change takes place instantly, in one ten-thousandth of a second.

The <Vintage 1945 XXL Chronograph> model follows the same line. The uncluttered aesthetic approach so typical of this collection is well represented here by the two chronograph counters facing each other. Their hands match that of the central sweep seconds with their rhodium-plated brass, while the hours and minute hands keep their usual Dauphine faceted form. Carved out of steel, the Collection's characteristic rectangular case is beautifully ergonomic, despite its generous proportions. Cambered in both directions, it perfectly matches the wrist's contours so that its presence is barely noticed. Its finishes capture the light all the better to reflect it, detailing in relief and clearly communicating the information shown on the similarly spherical dial. If harmony is a feature of all the finest creations, here is a prime example. Its straight lines and curves perfectly complement one another to pay a vibrant tribute to the aesthetic heritage of the early 20th century. The spirit of a period rich in creativity here reaches its fullest expression. The decorative arts, which have become a trademark feature for Girard-Perregaux, endow the Vintage 1945 Collection with an enduring legitimacy. These two new Girard-Perregaux timepieces beat to the rhythm of the GP03300 caliber, the delicate workmanship of which can be seen through the sapphire crystal case back. Entirely designed, manufactured and assembled in the firm's workshops at La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland, the automatic mechanical movement is decorated in keeping with the time-honored requirements of watchmaking tradition. 

Vivienne Tam @ 2014 CNY Pick

Inspired by the fascinating movements of horses, Vivienne Tam designed a series of Chinese New Year Tee to celebrate the year of the Horse. Designer enlivens the horse motifs with her creative touch of combining different fabrics and materials, and integrating the characteristics of Chinese paper-cut and Western oil painting. 

Besides the prominent Horse Zodiac, Chinese New Year is also a season of spring blossoms. The addition of oriental prints blossoming peony, peaceful lotus and spirited birds to this collection of fashionable causal wear gives forth a fresh breath of Spring!