There is a part of me have always love the look of the antique, homey, comfy look of the handmade crochet clothing, bags, napkins, scarves ... it gives you that forgotten old world charm and the joyful memories of visiting grandma's attic, finding treasures. I think there's just not enough crochet in the world of fashion! it's all handmade, just like Haute Couture!
I am so in love with Dolce & Gabbana's crochet handbag collections! It was designed base on their super popular Miss Sicily satchel ( Each season they comes out a new color combinations with different type of leather, fur & embellishments) and now they updated Miss Sicily bag using crochet details! It is super chic yet classic styling, a must-have handbag for all fashionistas!
Kylie Minogue
Victoria Beckham
Dita Von Teese & Sarah Jessica Parker
Kristen Stewart from "Twilight"
Madonna
It's available in 2 sizes, the large one is about 13" L x 11"H x 6" D and the small size is about 12"L x 9" H x 4" D. it is very roomy inside but not chunky looking, and the unique handle on the top adds that lady like looks to this bag.
$2345 Available at Neiman Marcus.com
$1995 Available at Saks Fifth Avenue.com
Also there is a new & even bigger tote bag version "Miss Helen" that I just can't get my eyes off of it! The front and back of the bag is covered with crochet detail panel, gorgeously textured crochet styling with leather panels on the sides, bottoms and the handle. also a leather drawstrings tassels closure at the top and a mixed-metal chain shoulder strap that can either be drape at the front for a little sparkly "Downtown cool" looks or you can use it as shoulder straps to free up your hands from carrying it. it's so fabulous, every fashionistas should have one!
$1895 Available at Nordstrom.com Call designer handbag manager Ryan Deleon 703-761-1121 for more available style. This bag is also available at Neiman Marcus.com
Also here is a sneek peek of Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2011 collection just shown at Italy last week, I am so happy there are new bags that also has crochet details! it's so fresh and chic, perfect for all the light weight flowing spring & summer season !
Miss Sicily bag also comes in many exotic leather & materials! It's just too fabulous for words!
Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Leopard Print Satchel
Available at Nordstrom.com - Call designer handbag manager Ryan Deleon for more available styles (703)761-1121 or email him at Ryan.Deleon@Nordstrom.com
ok, after seeing all these fabulous "Miss Sicily" bags, it's time to see what Dolce & Gabbana's new Spring Summer 2011 fashion show, click on the video player below to see the show
We hope you enjoy this posting, now go visit your grandmother and go through her closet to see any fabulous antique crochet clothing & accessories you can find!
Until next time, be well and look fabulous!
XOXO
Alan + Mei-Mei the Pug