Over the course of the summer there have been a few lustworthy items that have truly caught my eye.
Though the iPad is an electronic, it’s also a functional, sleek accessory. Just like a bag, shoes or jewelry, the case covering an iPad is a way for the owner to express themselves. For something basic there’s Apple’s signature black cover, for a more fashionable option there’s Burberry’s leather metallic cover, for a classic look Smythson offers bright crocodile covers. For iPad owners who want something with a bit of character, Twelve South has created a handmade, hardback case for the iPad that looks like a vintage, leather bound book. At $69 it’s a bargain.
An eye-catching t-shirt can easily transform a dull outfit into one that’s chic and interesting. I’ve recently fallen in love with three different t-shirt designers, one from Argentina and two from France, each with very different aesthetics. French brand Maison Labiche pays tribute to music stars with line drawings of album covers on their t-shirts. One of their more simple designs features the names of iconic figures in literature, like Gatsby and Holden Caufield, and movie characters like Luke Skywalker. Drug Money Art, is the creation of Argentine surfer Tin Ojeda. Each shirt is hand painted or screened, featuring sayings like, “Beauty is Boring,” photos of Great White sharks, or Ojeda’s drawings. The young French street brand Quatre Cent Quinze offers a small selection of unisex shirts with eye-popping screen prints.
The small cross body bag has become rather popular over the past year, offering a less cumbersome option for those who like the small compact nature of a clutch, but prefer to have their hands free. The Mini Miss Wu is Jason Wu’s new cross body bag. The python purse is available in the three primary colors, but the cobalt is by far the most striking choice. Diane Kruger was spotted earlier this month wearing the scarlet red mini bag.
