The flip-flop summer staples just got an exclusive makeover in collaboration with the Saks Fifth Avenue cosmetic team.
And what a makeover! Trish McEvoy, Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier (possibly the 3 most celebrated women in beauty) each designed a pair of limited-edition Havaianas. During the month of June, Saks Fifth Avenue will be offering its customers exclusive Havaianas flip flops designed by these three famed makeup artists.
Trish McEvoy wanted to bring to her sandal design the feeling of a walk on the beach—her favorite way to relax. “My colors this season brighten your complexion and call to mind the deep blues of the ocean, the pearlescent shades inside a seashell, and the glitter of the sand-taking you on an instant vacation.”
Laura Mercier decided to fill her canvas with kisses showcasing the new lipstick shades in her summer assortment, saying “A comfortable sandal should be as comfortable as wearing the lipstick on your lips.”
Bobbi Brown created a pair that reflects the spirit of summer- keeping it simple, enjoying every moment, and of course, and always looking fabulous in the process. “The beach is where I go to unwind with my family, so I keep things easy by wearing sunscreen, simple makeup and a fun pair of flip-flops.”
Wait! There’s more: they will be sold for $15 and all proceeds from the sale of each Havaianas will benefit charity:water - that helps bring clean, safe drinking water to communities in Africa, India, and South America with water wells and other water projects.
Now’s your chance to do something good while feeling all summery.
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“In metal I have found a medium that I can sculpt, mark, and mold into beautifully organic and dramatic forms. I draw on my background in drawing, etching, glasswork, and painting to create wearable art that is both sensual and theatrical.”
Looking for unique accessories to add spark and sophistication to a look we’re creating for a client, I’ve found an incredible artist. Christy Klug
’s work has been inspired by her early interest in stained glass design, which she studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA. She was drawn to the work of the stained glass artists in post-World War II Germany, who revolutionized the medium by elevating the structural function of the lead lines into artistic elements.
Designing jewelry allowed her to personalize the artistic process, and to achieve a dramatic, aesthetic effect of the lead lines by hand cutting them into the metal, leaving a negative space where the glass had been.
Christy aims to create jewelry that has a sense of balance, simplicity, and elegance. Each piece is crafted by hand, so that her touch becomes part of the work.
Christy Klug Handmade Jewelry is available at The Guild
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Natalie Portman has just launched her footwear line at TeCasan in New York.
What’s peculiar about this shoe collection, is that it’s 100% Vegan, which is rare, and a good thing.
The footwear collection is introduced by such words of wisdom:”As a vegan, it’s been challenging finding designer shoes made of alternative materials. This collection offers a great selection without compromising quality or style.”
Strangely enough, what’s even more peculiar, is that miss Portman herself is not quite a vegan, nor a vegetarian. Yet she seems to be when it comes to finding the right pair of shoes.
Anyhow I like the concept of the vegan footwear, it really is a difficult task finding shoes not made of leather.
Moreover, all of Natalie’s proceeds will be donated to the Nature Conservancy, a non profit that works tirelessly to protect ecologically fragile lands and bodies of water. Well done!
The footwear is available at the TeCasan boutique located at 382 West Broadway, NYC.
in the picture: Pippa Red faux-patent Mary Janes © TeCasan
After 12 years of producing large format runway shows in New York and Los Angeles, for buyers and press, Jared Gold and Black Chandelier decided to allot all the resources of their internationally renowned runway shows to host an event that includes the buying public.
