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Prada Spring 2010 Shoes

Continuing on the see-through theme we saw with Christian Louboutin for Marchesa, Prada’s Spring collection was equally transparent, but not in a good way. The chandelier-ish skirt was bearable, but the naked handbag didn’t work for Chanel and Prada still wasn’t able to make it work for me in 2010.



As for the shoes, I’m not a fan of clear PVC footwear. Shoes need to breath. So not only are these Prada shoes pretty ugly, but they are pretty impractical and surely aren’t worth the hefty pricetag they will carry.

Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani continued the exploration of eighties style that he began in earnest with his Fall collection, except this time around he did it with bright colors and bold geometric prints instead of his accustomed shades of gray. It made for a lively change of pace that might win him some new converts, and at the very least, these clothes should appeal to his many fans' youthful sides. It's hard to resist the allure of a purple polka-dot print mini-caftan and its associations with the Italian Riviera and other glamorous destinations. But for those not quite ready to don an electric blue shorts suit or a bustier dress with a panel of fireworks sequins on the front, there were some pinstriped pantsuits in the mix. Take note, though—the pinstripes are pink.

Notting Hill Lexi Clutch

One of our goals for 2010 is to bring you more news from designers you may not know much about. Recently we brought you information on Notting Hill Design, a brand whose bags have been spotted on Gossip Girl and whose designs exude an uptown sophistication.


We have an exclusive look at the next clutch to make it to the Notting Hill Design lineup, the Lexi, which is inspired by the Electric Cinema in Notting Hill.

The Notting Hill Lexi sits perfectly in the lineup that we know already. It lets the lines of the design take center stage while the electric blue crocodile skin radiates in the spotlight. The shape shows pleats and geometric lines which gives the perfect dimension and finish to the bag. The metalwork piece has been designed so it is easy to lift up to access the inside of the clutch.

The crocodile will be the most expensive version, retailing for approximately $4,750 but Notting Hill will be making this bag in other materials as well (karung and python), which will be sold for less. This clutch should be available starting March of 2010. More info via Notting Hill online.