ACCESSORY ADDICTS FIND AN AFFORDABLE CURE FOR FALL 2008
Review, Images of Shoes by J. Ecochard
Alexis Hudson Images Courtesy of Designers
Bi-polar economic developments may have us cutting back on some things…but we always splurge on what covers our feet and dangles from our arms. Because in our neutral toned wardrobe, the accessory powers the pizzazz.
So our pit stop to a hip strip of Soho, NYC to preview the Fall 2008 collection of two lines-both commandeered by gals, cured our therapeutic (addictive) needs with goods that won’t date in a New York minute.
SHOES FOR LOVELY PEOPLE is a chic newbie (launched Fall 2007) designed by fashion veteran Patty Kerrigan. This creative talent serves up a complete, four full collections a year... quenching any shoe fetish’s thirst.
For Fall 2008, Kerrigan found a muse in the style icon Jackie O. The vintage-like peep toe suede chunky heel shoes in poppin’ tomato red, emerald green, and royal blue with embossed snake leather trims…have a modern twist to them, are comfy and elegant, durable with rubber soles…and affordable. (Most styles hit the register at $90-$250).
TREND TREASURE: A fabulous mix of materials and fabrics keeps it interesting and make an outfit.
FYI: Patty Kerrigan is a member of the family behind the Pepe Jeans London mega-brand.
RETAIL: Nordstrom’s, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters
The sumptuous Alexis Hudson handbag collection is crafted by Rachelle Copeland and Emily Ironi, two ladies that launched their vision of versatile and luxurious carryalls in 2005. Our hearts went all fluttery seeing the collection…and knowing that a daughter and a doggie inspired the name.
THE 411 FOR FALL: With a nod to yesterday, Alexis Hudson keeps their vintage/art deco inspired hobos, barrels and totes fresh- with an emphasis on two-tone metal hardware so wearers can work it with silver or gold jewelry. Various sized upscale satchels in glossy croc, embossed snake-skin, and buttery Italian leathers make these deep black and brightly tinged bags showstoppers.
Day for night options also played into thought patterns as all carryalls have removable straps, pen holders, and loads of inner pockets to ease a gal’s transformation from a day office warrior into an evening glamazon.
WHO CARRIES: Hollywood’s celebs like Teri Hatcher and Eva Longoria both pictured carrying the Alexis Hudson Madeline Doctor Bag
RETAIL: Saks Fifth Avenue, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal