FASHION PARADISE BLOG

Roberta di Camerino bag is a great investment piece.  The quality and craftsmanship of those timeless bags are impeccable. 

Tote, Hobo, or Satchel... does not matter as long as size is oversized.

Founded in Parma, Italy in 1978, Coccinelle has become world known for their minimalistically designed, sophisticated handbags, each one carefully created with classic style in mind. Beside the fact that this is a company that truly cares about creating beautiful fashion (exhibit A: Today's wonderful offerings,) Coccinelle is a company that truly cares about the world beyond fashion. One example of such is their program "Kids Helping Kids" which features canvas bags with artwork painted by children and offers all proceeds to hospitals and foundations for sick children. Then there is their extensive and ongoing work with disabled Haitian children, in their "House of Little Angels" project which has, over the past 2 years, helped hundreds of children who would have otherwise been forgotten and left to suffer.

Fashion Paradise is proud to feature a company like Coccinelle, who proves that beauty is not just about the eye, but it is also about the heart.

--- Kimber Sommers 

Originally from Gap France, Christian Audigier, the sexy 51-year old, french fashion designer, made his name designing for names like Lee, Liberto, Naf Naf and cemented it hard with Von Dutch. In 2004 he licensed the rights to produce the Ed Hardy line, thus creating these gorgeous, showpiece handbags - each full of color, zest, and style. They're basically a party within themselves! Don't let the intricate (tatoo) designs intimidate you into thinking there are any limits here but the sky. You can either let these beautiful handbags be the centerpiece of your look by dressing down in order to rightfully spotlight them, or feel free to get creative by mixing patterns for something completely original. Stay within the purse's wide-range color frame and go floral ... or plaid ... or polka-dot - heck, go all of them. You're the one that can pull it off.

Oh, PS: Christian Audigier has just released his new line of fine wines as well (in case you need a little help getting your nerve up ;-)

--- Kimber Sommers 

Valentino Garavani showed his first collection to high acclaim in Florence, Italy, circa 1962. His design name "Valentino" became a household word in 1964 when his gorgeous collection became a personal favorite of Jackie Kennedy , with whom he also quickly developed a lasting friendship. In fact, It was a Valentino design that was worn as a wedding gown for Jackie when she later married Aristotle Onassis in 1968. His signature style is known for "opulence" with his focus on glamor, elegance, meticulous detailing, magnificent embroidery, and haute couture. He started his notorious collection of handbags in the 1970's, always with an emphasis on high fashion and high femininity. Fashion Paradise has selected four magnificent (and colorful) purses from this season's collection to give you a fine idea of how a beautiful, well made purse can further highlight your overall fabulous fashion look. 

--- Kimber Sommers